Encore is a niche publisher and media sales company. We connect arts, culture, and community.
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Bringing you the latest news, features, reviews and interviews about the performance arts you love, Encore Spotlight will keep you informed and entertained. Spotlight also offers you access to our Encore program archive—a wealth of information about past performances from our partners, which we are continually adding to. And the next time you’re looking for a quality recommendation for what to do,
check out our calendar of events—you won’t need to sift through hundreds of irrelevant options, because we have a spotlight on what you want to see. With quality coverage of the arts declining all over the country, we at Encore believe it’s our duty, and privilege as a member of the arts community to help halt that decline and offer relevant, engaging content for all and continue our mission of connecting arts, culture and community.
10/22/2024
We're hiring an Account Executive for Print & Digital Sales! If you have a knack for building relationships and want to work with arts organizations, this could be the perfect fit. Apply today to join our team.
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09/13/2024
Love the arts and have a knack for sales? We're looking for an independent advertising sales representative in Seattle! Enjoy flexible hours and a great commission structure while helping bring print and digital ads to our cherished Encore arts programs and brand-new digital platform. If you're passionate about both sales and the arts, apply today!
We are seeking a passionate Independent Sales Representative to drive advertising sales in the vibrant arts and culture community of the Bay Area. Enjoy a high level of autonomy in selling print and digital advertising.
Step into the spooky, side-splitting world of "Beetlejuice" at The Paramount! This reimagined classic is a visual feast. Justin Collette brings Beetlejuice to life in a whole new way, and the set design by David Korins is a visual marvel. Get ready for a riotous delight. Now playing through April 7. Full review at link in bio.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
09/13/2023
The 2023/24 Performing Arts Guide is here! In partnership with ArtsFund, the Performing Arts Guide is your inside look into the Greater Seattle Area's events of the upcoming season. Check out the best of theatre, dance, music, and more. Take a look at the digital version and keep an eye out in your mailbox for the physical copy!
07/14/2023
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced that Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup will return in his award-winning role in David Cale’s "Harry Clarke" this Fall. This wickedly funny one-man show will play at Berkeley Rep November 15 to December 23.
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup will return in his award-winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke at Berkeley Repertory Theatre this Fall. Crudup previously held the role in the world prem…
05/10/2023
Don't miss the world premiere of "How to Break" at Village Theatre now through May 28 at the Everett Performing Arts Center. A vibrant fusion of music, poetry, breakdancing, and beatboxing, "How to Break" was developed right at Village Theatre. Get your tickets today! https://villagetheatre.org/shows/how-to-break/
04/20/2023
Early giving for is open! Get ahead of the game and go to GiveBIGWA.org to discover new nonprofits to donate to. Give to one, give to many! No matter how much you donate, you'll get that giving feeling.
04/05/2023
Encore is hiring for a Design and Publications Manager. Apply now to join our team!
The Design and Publications Manager is an integral part of the Production Team. They collaborate with and manage the team as well as perform production, layout and digital work as needed for various clients. The Design and Publications Manager works directly with printers and outside stakeholders on a daily basis.
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03/01/2023
Dream big with The 5th Avenue Theatre's new season!
The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced their 2023/24 season which includes seven shows that celebrate the power of dreams. The five-show season package lineup will include Disney’s The Little Mermaid…
02/20/2023
New video! Seattle Opera's creative team for "A Thousand Splendid Suns" gives you a backstage look into how they are bringing the world premiere opera to the stage February 25 to March 11, 2023. Take a look now!
Watch our interview with members of the creative team for A Thousand Splendid Suns—composer Sheila Silver, stage director Roya Sadat, and set designer Misha ...
02/04/2023
About the Position:
The Production Designer duties primarily include the creation of print magazines including page layout, page mockup, production, design, prepress, print advertising production; and creation of our Encore+ digital programs. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Publishing Services. This position works collaboratively with other members of the production department, all EMG Team Members, and external stakeholders to provide high-quality products and services to our clients.
General Responsibilities:
Understand and support Encore Media Group values, mission, vision
Proactively participate in Encore Media Group organizational development and strategic planning initiatives
Attend and actively engage in company and departmental meetings
Understand and adhere to all Encore Media Group and respective departmental policies and procedures
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, clients, and external stakeholders (clients)
Meet and exceed all job performance standards and expectations
Ability to clearly communicate information to team members and clients
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Encore Arts Programs & Custom Publishing Projects:
Accepts & tracks job duties assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to schedule deadlines and associated tasks
Preflight and manage client provided content
Layout, design and manage various ads for Encore Arts Programs, Custom Publishing Projects, and Encore+ digital programs
Quality control of ads and artwork for the print and digital publications
Preflight and troubleshoot ads from advertisers within MagHub ticketing system, as needed
Create three (3) stages of pdf publication proofs; known as draft, proof and blueline
Complete editing changes to the publication as requested by client
Submit final layout to clients and the EMG team and get approval for press
Prepare and preflight press files for ads, Encore Arts Programs, and Custom Publishing Projects
Upload final and approved files to the printer’s preferred web site
Track time for each project in MagHub, our project tracking software
Create and upload interactive PDF of publication to encorespotlight.com
Create and upload content to Encore+ for specified programs and Custom Publishing Projects
Education and/or Experience:
5+ years of publication/magazine production & design experience, knowledge of printing process, prepress, paper stocks and proofing methods. Experience with preparing web-optimized images, HTML and CSS, and web content management systems is beneficial.
Certifications, Degrees, Licenses, or Registrations:
A degree in arts or design related field desirable
Computer Experience & Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, as well as other standard graphic programs. Familiarity with web content platforms, like WordPress, and HTML/CSS. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word); project management and CRM (MagHub) software. Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills are needed to manage deadlines and production scheduling on numerous, concurrent projects.
San Francisco Opera brings new stories and classic favorites to audiences in their 2023/24 season. Check out the full lineup now.
Beginning with the first season of its second century, San Francisco Opera will launch a new, multi-season initiative in which Music Director Eun Sun Kim will lead performances of both Giuseppe Ver…
01/17/2023
Michael Greer and Lara Littlefield discuss everything you need to know about the Community Accelerator Grant from ArtsFund, funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Read more to learn about the grant and how to apply.
ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a historic investment in Washington’s arts and culture sector. The Community Accelerator Grant, one of the largest private grants for the …
01/10/2023
Seattle Opera has announced their upcoming season! Including epic tales like "Das Rheingold" as well as works new to Seattle like "Alcina," the 60th anniversary season includes a masterfully sung tale for everyone.
Seattle Opera has announced the full lineup of performances in their 2023/24 season. The upcoming season will mark Seattle Opera’s 60th anniversary. In honor of the event, Seattle Opera is presenti…
12/23/2022
✨ Happy holidays from all of us at Encore ✨
12/14/2022
You bring the cocoa and cookies and Seattle Men's Chorus will bring the rest. Watch the livestream of their holiday show right from home on December 23. Get your tickets now!
Seattle Men’s Chorus is providing a livestream of their holiday show on December 23 at 7:30 p.m. Seattle Men’s Chorus continues their holiday performance tradition this December. However, this year…
12/08/2022
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is can canning its way to Seattle. We talked with Conor Ryan, who plays the passionate Christian. We chatted about bringing the beloved show to audiences across the country and some new surprises we can expect.
See "Moulin Rouge!" December 14-January 1 at Broadway at The Paramount.
Few productions pack visual panache, catchy pop tunes, and unabashed emotion like Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Loosely based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann movie starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, t…
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For the past 50 years, Encore has been proud to partner to arts organizations in Washington, Oregon and California by providing advertising sales and publishing services for their performance programs. At Encore, we have always felt strongly that offering audience members a program provides an opportunity to deepen the connection with the performance, the cast and the art community. These programs contain informative content, aesthetic layouts and relevant advertising, while also acting as a beautiful keepsake and an integral part of the arts performance experience. By providing all of these, we strive to connect arts, culture and community.
Encore is always exploring new avenues to deepen communication and connection between the community and our partners. With this goal in mind, Encore has developed Spotlight, a website celebrating local performance arts, dedicated to loyal patrons and focused on inviting new audiences to enjoy live performance art in the Seattle Metro and San Francisco Bay areas.
Bringing you the latest news, features, reviews and interviews about the performance arts you love, Encore Spotlight will keep you informed and entertained. Spotlight also offers you access to our Encore program archive—a wealth of information about past performances from our partners, which we are continually adding to. And the next time you’re looking for a quality recommendation for what to do, check out our calendar of events—you won’t need to sift through hundreds of irrelevant options, because we have a spotlight on what you want to see.
With quality coverage of the arts declining all over the country, we at Encore believe it’s our duty, and privilege as a member of the arts community to help halt that decline and offer relevant, engaging content for all and continue our mission of connecting arts, culture and community.
