Josh Rowe
Since starting as a
Clapperboard volunteer in
Autumn 2014, I have now
moved on to become
the Head of Marketing
at one of Liverpool’s
oldest and most beloved
entertainment venues, The
Epstein Theatre, formerly the
Neptune.
My duties in this historic
building include effectively
communicating the value
of ourselves as a venue
and our shows and line up
as a whole to the public,
liaising with many national
promoters and coordinating
complex marketing plans
and budgets across multiple
high-profile productions. On
top of this I have now taken
on a role in programming
which requires an even
larger scale view in which I
have to take into account
how each show fits into
the schedule, any clashes
between show and also
how they fit into the
broader context of what is
happening in the region.
None of this would have
been possible without the
skills that I learned during
my time at Clapperboard
UK. The organisational tips
that I picked up both in
the office with Maureen
learning skills such as
administration, accounting,
PR, Marketing and Event
Management and whilst
on film shoots with Colin
learning production skills
have made it possible for
me to carry out my various
responsibilities whilst making
sure that nothing gets
neglected or ignored.
It was also at
Clapperboard that I
learned the importance of
presentation, something
that has played a key role
in creating the branding for
the theatre and marketing
campaigns for the
individual shows.
Finally and most
importantly of all they gave
me the confidence to try
new things, to branch out
and to deal with stress
and unforeseen problems,
without which it would
have been impossible
for me to get where I am
today.
Clapperboard UK is a small innovative award winning film-making youth project now
in its thirteenth year working with young people and adults across the North West. A
non-profit making organisation and film production agency which relies totally on
funding and sponsorship. (charity number 1137432).
Clapperboard UK Year 2017 partners and sponsors include:
Should you be interested in becoming a partner of Clapperboard or like to sponsor
us please contact Maureen Sinclair on [email protected], or mobile
+44 7973783140. Website www.clapperboarduk.com.
The Liverpool Film Studios, 105 Boundary Street, Liverpool, L5 9YJ
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