Position Summary

The Communications Manager & Project Coordinator leads the delivery and public storytelling of Southnord’s programmes. This role blends strategic communications with project management, requiring someone who can translate big-picture ideas into coordinated action—while holding the tone, ethos, and everyday details of the project with care. 

You will coordinate artistic programmes, manage institutional partnerships, and lead Southnord’s editorial and communications output—ensuring our voice is coherent, strategic, and deeply connected to our values. You will work closely with the Director and creative collaborators across regions to bring ambitious cultural projects to life—from concept to execution—and serve as the main point of contact for artists, vendors, venues, and media partners.

This is a permanent role at 60%, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Editorial

• Develop and implement communication strategies for programmes, open calls, and public events.

• Write and edit all public-facing materials, including newsletters, press releases, website updates, social captions, artist bios, and programme descriptions.

• Build and manage a communications calendar in sync with programming timelines.

• Collaborate on visual content direction for campaigns, social media, and printed matter.

• Maintain tone consistency across all platforms, ensuring messaging is culturally aware and strategically aligned.

• Work closely with designers and photographers to brief and deliver content on-brand and on time.

• Maintain and update all Southnord’s social media platforms and website.

• Create and schedule content that supports audience growth and programme engagement.

• Track engagement metrics and use insights to refine digital strategies.

• Ensure social content aligns with Southnord’s values, priorities, and curatorial tone.

Project Coordination

• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with the Southnord team.

• Coordinate all logistical aspects of artist residencies, festivals, exhibitions, and workshops—including scheduling, travel, accommodation, and vendor communications.