Many arts organisations are seeking communications coordinators – what skills do you actually need?

More than what the job title may suggest, communications coordinators require a vast array of responsibilities and skills, and those who thrive are expert storytellers.
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According to ArtsHub‘s job listing statistics, there has been a sharp rise in arts organisations seeking communications professionals from the beginning of 2024, and demand for such roles has always been high in the first quarter of the year.

So what qualifications do you need to become a communications coordinator and what makes an ideal candidate? ArtsHub digs into some research and recent job listings to learn more.

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