About us

ACTING NOW is an applied theatre company and social enterprise led by Marina Pallarès-Elias. We are committed to bringing about change in communities and participants from all walks of life, especially those who experience disadvantage.

Our core work involves the use of drama in community, health and education settings as a catalyst for personal and social change. We work with refugees, youth groups, women, adults with learning disabilities or mental health issues, and for councils, charities, schools, universities and cultural centres, in the UK and abroad.

About the role
Founded in 2014, Acting Now is a young company with a small team. We are looking for a native English speaker to join our international team and help with writing marketing materials and proofreading content. Tasks would include:

- writing content for the website (including blog posts) and proofreading existing content;
- writing content for newsletters and other marketing materials of the company (flyers, booklets, etc);
- general support to the marketing team.

The attributes and skills we are seeking are:
- excellent writing skills
- attention to detail
- ability to work to deadlines
- an interest in theatre or the arts in general
- an adaptable and friendly manner
- previous marketing or creative writing experience desirable. 

We have volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, a range of ages and ethnicities, and do not discriminate. In this case, and due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you’re a native English speaker.

Our office is based in Cambridge (in Norfolk Street) and we would like you to do 1-2 days a week for a minimum period 3 months.
Our internships are unpaid but we will cover work-related expenses if necessary. We can also provide references to show future employers and free tickets to attend our theatre events of workshops.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to get involved at hello@actingnow.co.uk. Get in touch at this email address if you have any questions.