Marketing Assistant
What we’re Looking For:
Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) is seeking a marketing assistant to join our DPT team. DPT is beginning its 11th season in midtown Detroit and is a vital contributor in the Detroit Cultural landscape. An ideal candidate will be passionate about the DPT mission and vision, and be ready to take bold initiative toward the company and audience growth. DPT is a collaborative environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential. We are seeking an individual who is ready to help the team amplify DPT’s impact in the Detroit and national cultural community,
The Mission of Detroit Public Theatre:
Detroit Public Theatre (“DPT”) produces nationally recognized plays and programs with world-class writers, directors, actors, and designers in the heart of Detroit’s cultural district. We create bold, relevant work that illuminates the thrills, joys, and challenges of our shared human experience.
Position overview
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week in person)
Maintain regular weekly schedule except for special events as needed
Salary: $45,000/yr with benefits packages available
3 week paid vacation, holidays, and paid time off
Job Start Date: September 22, 2025 or sooner
Direct Supervisor: Producing Artistic Director
Job Skills Description
DPT is open to all applicants who are able to demonstrate the ability to complete the essential duties listed below. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and mindset that will be needed to succeed individually and as a company.
Marketing Assistant Duties
Execute day-to-day external communications, including social media content creation, email newsletters, and website updates.
Support brand messaging initiatives by helping craft marketing materials, social media campaigns, and promotional outreach.
Create, edit, and distribute e-blasts, website content, social media campaigns, and digital ads.
Research advertising buy options for the season
Conduct market research and audience analysis to support data-driven marketing strategies.
Assist in tracking and reporting key performance metrics for marketing efforts (social media engagement, email open rates, ticket sales, etc.).
Manage the creation of photo and video content including capturing behind-the-scenes moments for promotional use.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to support the development of promotional graphics, posters, programs, and digital content.
Manage regular updates to DPT’s website to keep content fresh and accurate.
Provide administrative support for all print item delivery and distribution
Gather and prepare production program information for each production to prepare for program designer.
A Bit About People, Plays, And Programs at DPT:
DPT collaborates with and serves Detroit audiences, students, and artists. We produce 4-5 high-quality productions each year that run for 3-5 weeks each. DPT also creates and runs innovative education and community programs. We are proud to collaborate with inspired and inspiring artists and to share their work with our community. Among the members of our DPT family are TONY-nominated and MacArthur Genius Award winning playwright Dominique Morisseau who serves as Executive Artistic Producer and playwright Noah Haidle, whose play BIRTHDAY CANDLES will be opening on Broadway this Spring after being commissioned by DPT and premiering on our stage in our third season.
We are committed to accessibility for all Detroiters with an initiative to provide access to our performances. Our post-show dialogues promote important conversations about the questions posed by our plays, connecting audience members with each other and with our artists. We collaborate with many Detroit cultural institutions, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Wayne State University, and the Detroit Historical Society, to enhance our programming and impact. We also partner with Detroit Public Schools to create and facilitate arts-connected curricula accompanied by student matinees and post-show programming. Our signature community program, Shakespeare in Prison, works with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, empowering participants (more than 90% of whom will return home) to learn crucial skills as they reconnect with their humanity and that of others through Shakespeare’s works.
The Mission of Detroit Public Theatre:
Detroit Public Theatre (“DPT”) produces nationally recognized plays and programs with world-class writers, directors, actors, and designers in the heart of Detroit’s cultural district. We create bold, relevant work that illuminates the thrills, joys, and challenges of our shared human experience.
DPT welcomes all candidates and is committed to eliminating barriers. DPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, criminal background, or any other characteristics prohibited by law. We are dedicated to maintaining a policy of inclusion, respect, and diversity in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and treatment during employment.
Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) is seeking an experienced Marketing Professional to join our team. DPT is experiencing rapid growth and heading towards an exciting future in the Detroit Cultural landscape. An ideal candidate will be passionate about the DPT mission and vision, and be ready to take bold initiative toward the company and audience growth. DPT is a collaborative environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential. We are seeking an individual who is ready to amplify DPT’s impact in the Detroit and national cultural community, and be a voice of the organization. An ideal candidate should have experience in strategic marketing, advertising and public relations, and subscription campaign management.
Please see link to apply: Detroit Public Theatre / Marketing
Season 11 General Auditions
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Detroit Public Theatre’s 11th Season!
Please click the button below to complete an audition form, and confirm your slot.
If you are unable to attend during that time, we can accept a video of your prepared materials by June 2nd at 7 PM. Please upload it to the Audition Form linked above.
Auditions will be held at:
Detroit Public Theatre
3960 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48201
Parking is available at the DPT lot on the corner of 3rd and Selden.
Please see below for what will need to be prepared for the audition.
Please prepare monologue(s) no more than 2 -3 minutes in length total.
Upload your Headshot and Resume to the link above, and please bring a physical copy with you to your audition.
If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to contact us at auditions@detroitpublictheatre.org