Paid Associate Director of Communications Digital Development Project

Digital Development Project
Chicago, IL
US

Founded in 2023, DDP is a collective of dramaturgs from around the world specializing in new play development. Through process-based initiatives, we create more opportunities for emerging playwrights and emerging dramaturgs to work together beyond geographic barriers. Our ongoing programming includes The Match, Playshare Evolution, Apprentice circle, workshops, and partnership opportunities.

Position Title:

Associate Director of Communications

Reports To:

Artistic Director, Managing Director, Guiding Collaborators, Program Directors

Location:

Chicago, IL (Remote/Hybrid)

Status:
Part-time, Hourly Contract Three Months

Salary: 25-50 hours a month, at $30

USD per hour

Start Date:

Rolling; looking to have someone start in October 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Rolling

DDP is seeking to add an Associate Director of Communications for our 2027 cycle. This highly collaborative role is suitable for a person interested in communications, who is organized and can work autonomously, and who is passionate about new work development in the performing arts from a dramaturgical lens.

This is a remote/hybrid position with office space available for candidates in the Chicagoland area. The Associate Director of Communications will be responsible for implementing and organizing strategies around public-facing communications, including email newsletters, marketing emails, social media, web presence and brand management. The Associate Director of Communications will work in collaboration with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, as well as Guiding Circle and Program Directors.

DDP is looking to hire this candidate in advance of our 2027 Cycle for a probationary period with a full contract for 2027. Candidates must have daytime availability on Central timezones for weekly meetings, email and internet capabilities, as well as experience in industry standard communications and graphic design software and applications, such as Canva, Adobe, ect.

DDP’S Vision:

To create an equitable space for playwrights and dramaturgs to hone their craft and creative voices, with mutual collaboration at the center of the work.

To foster a community for emerging artists, who are uniquely poised to shape the future of theatre.

To be led by process over product, with focus on innovation, artistic growth, and models of best practice.

What Success Looks Like

Success means that DDP’s communications consistently reflect the quality, professionalism, and impact of its work while helping the organization reach and engage a growing international audience.

Brand Strategy & Organizational Positioning

Lead the development and evolution of a communications strategy aligned with DDP’s mission, organizational strategy, and growth priorities.

Serve as first-touch oversight of DDP’s brand, setting brand strategy, positioning, standards, and direction across audiences, channels, programs, partnerships, and organizational initiatives.

Lead positioning and messaging for major programs, projects, partnerships, public announcements, and strategic initiatives reflective of DDP’s values.

Monitor cultural, media, marketing, and audience trends and translate insights into strategic opportunities.

Marketing, Campaigns & Audience Growth

Set campaign objectives, audience strategies, positioning, messaging, timelines, and measures of success, with the DDP Guiding Circle leading day-to-day execution.

Manage social media accounts, ensuring all posts are live on time and on each platform, responding to any requests or queries on any and all platforms, engaging in partner outreach, and following up on cross-promotional…