Marketing and Communications Collaborator

About hillsceneLIVE hillsceneLIVE is an independent development program and arts festival celebrating experimental, emerging, and interdisciplinary art practices. We champion artists who take bold creative risks, challenge norms, and open space for new conversations. Our program supports the development of live and immersive works across performance, theatre, dance, sound art, spoken word, cabaret, durational performance, and those boundary-pushing works that defy categorisation. The 2025–2026 festival season will see hillsceneLIVE evolve into a hybrid program of in-person and digital activations, delivered across the Dandenong Ranges and online. This exciting transition allows us to engage with wider communities, foster deeper artistic relationships, and offer a festival experience that is dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving creative landscape. About the role Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to help shape the public face and community voice of hillsceneLIVE 2025–26. This contract role supports marketing campaigns, digital content creation, media outreach, and community engagement for one of the region’s most vibrant contemporary arts festivals. Key Responsibilities:Assist in delivering a multi-channel marketing and communications strategy.Create and schedule social media content (Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok).Collaborate with artists on digital storytelling and content development.Support media relations, press release writing, and media kit creation.Help manage website updates, event listings, and e-newsletters.Assist with the production and distribution of print collateral.Collect analytics and audience engagement data for post-festival reporting.Attend team meetings and contribute to a positive festival culture. About You:Strong storytelling, writing, and content creation skills.Experience with digital marketing tools (Canva, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Later).Passionate about the arts and community-focused projects.Organised, self-driven, and happy to work both independently and collaboratively.Bonus: graphic design, photography, or local arts scene knowledge (Dandenong Ranges / Yarra Ranges). RemunerationFixed Contract Fee: $500 – $1,500, depending on experienceFlexible working hours around key deadlines and eventsOpportunities for growth within the hillsceneLIVE team and future festivals Enquiries If you’re interested in this position or want to learn more, please contact: hello@hillscenelive.com How to ApplyDownload the position description on our website: hillscenelive.com/opportunities.html