The Materiais Diversos Festival promotes the meeting of different audiences and imaginaries around the arts (dance, theatre, music and performance) with thought, questioning actuality and fostering cultural participation as a condition for citizenship. Born in Minde, in 2009, it spread to Alcanena and Cartaxo (in 2013) and became one of the most representative projects for programming outside the large centres in Portugal, attempting to think and act from the places it originates. It had been occurring annually until 2017 and became a biannual event starting with its 10th edition in 2019.
From the 5th to the 15th of October 2023, the Festival Materiais Diversos will be in Alcanena and Minde with a program of dance, theater and music shows, installations and conversations. Slowing down and making people, places and processes visible are the mottos of the 12th edition of the festival.
Materiais Diversos is recruiting for the position of Communications Coordinator.
We’re looking for someone who will bring new perspectives to the project and contribute to the good communication of Materiais Diversos throughout 2025. The position offers the opportunity to broaden and guide the communication strategy of Materiais Diversos and, in particular, of the 2025 edition of the festival, helping to disseminate the values and mission of Materiais Diversos, deepen the involvement of audiences and ensure the good execution of its communication.
– Designing the communication plan for the Materiais Diversos Festival (3 -12 October 2025), the respective project breakdowns and ensuring the corresponding execution;
– Draw up dissemination strategies for each project, optimising available resources;
– Planning and distributing tasks, establishing efficient schedules for the actions required to carry out the activity plan;
– Coordinating the press office strategy and identifying strategic media partnerships;
– Supervising the creation of content for the different channels and audience segments;
– Managing media plans, including negotiations and implementation;
– Supervising the production and distribution of graphic materials;
– Supervising the updating of communication channels, including social networks (e.g. Website; Instagram; Facebook; Threads; Vimeo; Youtube);
– Managing the communications budget;
– Evaluating and analysing communication results;
– Drawing up reports and actively collaborating on applications.
– Experience in cultural communication.
– Interest in contemporary dance.
– Interest in cultural activities outside the major urban centres.
– Interest in participation and audience development.
– Capacity for planning and strategic vision.
– Capacity for dialogue, empathy and collaboration in teamwork and with different groups and communities.
– Creativity and a desire to experiment.
– Excellent command of Portuguese and English, speaking and writing.
– Driving licence.
– Academic degree in Communication Sciences or related field (preferred)
– Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field, preferably in the cultural sector;
– Ability to organise, pay attention to detail, define priorities;
– Proficiency in spoken and written Portuguese and English;
– Knowledge of content marketing strategies and mastery of content writing and dissemination tools;
– Proficiency with IT tools;
– A love of and proven experience in teamwork (preferably in the cultural sector);
– Creativity, autonomy and excellent organisational skills;
– Willingness to travel within Portugal whenever necessary;
– Knowledge of and experience in the performing arts (preferred).
– Fixed-term employment contract for a period of 9 months, from 1 April to 31 December 2025, with the possibility of renewal
– Basic monthly salary of €1,400.00
– Plus holiday and Christmas allowance, as well as meal allowance, subsistence allowance and transport allowance.
– Professional telephone and laptop computer
– Mixed work (face-to-face and remote)*
– Municipal Navigator Pass – Lisbon
* Accessible office in Minde. Address: Mercado de Minde, Loja nº L 11, 2395-128 Minde (Alcanena)
* Office in Lisbon located on a first floor without a lift. Address: Calçada Marquês de Abrantes, 99, 1200-718 Lisboa (Santos neighbourhood)
28 February: Deadline for submitting applications
1 – 12 March: Selection and face-to-face interview (short list of 2 applications)
14 March: Announcement of selection
17-28 March: 2 preparatory meetings
1 April: Hiring/start of work
By submitting the form and sending the following documents:
a) Detailed CV in Portuguese (in PDF)
b) Portfolio (in PDF) of at least one project in which you have developed the communication strategy, with examples of: social media campaign, outdoor & Indoor campaign, press office.
Those selected on the basis of the documentation submitted will be invited to an interview, details of which will be given by email or telephone
For more information: info@materiaisdiversos.com
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