About the Role:

Ensemble Offspring, Australia’s leading new music group, is seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team. This role is perfect for a passionate storyteller with a flair for digital marketing, social media, writing, and PR. As part of our small but vibrant team, you will play a pivotal role in amplifying our artistic vision, engaging audiences, and celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2025. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a zest for connecting people with innovative Australian music, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications Planning: Develop and implement seasonal marketing strategies aligned with Ensemble Offspring’s Strategic Plan, working closely with leadership.

Content Creation & Digital Management: Manage the website (Squarespace), create compelling copy, oversee social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and produce engaging digital assets.

Event Promotions & Audience Engagement: Drive event marketing campaigns, coordinate invitations, conduct audience surveys, and manage ticketing, box office, and Front of House operations for Sydney events.

Media & PR Relations: Build and maintain strong media relationships, oversee PR activities, and manage printed marketing materials.

Performance Tracking & Fundraising Support: Analyse marketing data to inform strategies, maintain databases, and assist with grant applications and fundraising initiatives.

Essential Selection Criteria:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience in website management (Squarespace, SEO), social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and email marketing (MailChimp).

Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and coordinate marketing efforts in a multidisciplinary environment.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a small team setting.

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or 2-3 years of marketing experience in an Arts or Not-for-Profit organisation.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a trailblazing organisation celebrating 30 years of musical excellence.

Work in a creative and collaborative environment with a passionate team.

Contribute to the promotion of groundbreaking Australian music.

Flexible work arrangements with a part-time schedule.

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this opportunity,

please submit your application to sonia@ensembleoffspring.com.

Include a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and a current resume (max. 2 pages).

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible to be considered.

About Us

Ensemble Offspring is Australia’s leading new music group, standing at the forefront of musical innovation. Led by internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, the ensemble unites the country’s most fearless and virtuosic instrumentalists. Together, they create “visceral, joyous music” (Sydney Morning Herald) through kaleidoscopically varied performances that blaze a trail for Australian music.

At the heart of Ensemble Offspring’s mission is an unwavering commitment to the creation and dissemination of living new music. Since forming in 1995, they have commissioned and premiered over 350 new works, solidifying their position as the foremost champions of contemporary music in Australia. In particular, they actively promote underrepresented voices including female-identifying, First Nations, and emerging artists. This dedication has earned the ensemble the 2022 Classical:NEXT Innovation Award, the 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Group Award, multiple APRA Art Music Awards and two ARIA Award nominations.