Position: Marketing Manager
Date Posted: 01/12/2023
Pay Range: Full-time, exempt
Expected Annual Pay: Starting $35,000 commensurate with experience
The Organization
The Englert Theatre is a performing arts organization based in Iowa City, Iowa. Housed in a historic theater (est. 1912) in the heart of downtown, The Englert serves as a key community activator. Our values and programmatic practices center a wide range of voices and perspectives, honor historic preservation, and demand ongoing self-analysis and evolution toward a more inclusive community.
Our Mission
To inspire and activate positive community growth through the arts
Job Description
As the Marketing Manager, you will manage all aspects of event promotions, working closely with agents and the Box Office team to announce new events and promote upcoming ones. You will take ownership over The Englert’s social media and play a central role in the organization’s branding, digital presence, and other patron communications.
Team Engagement
Works closely with Senior Marketing Manager, programming/operations team, and agents
Reports To
Senior Marketing Manager
Core Job Duties
Show Promotion
- Coordinates with agents/artists to ensure successful event announcements
- Ticketing/Event Creation/Asset Management/Website Management
- Social Media Promotions
- Email Communications
- Preparation of print materials (posters, playbills, building signage)
- Clearly and diplomatically communicates with all departments (event-based)
Marketing Administration
- Review of basic analytics data to educate decision making
- Organization of marketing data and assets
- On-going review and improvement of marketing workflows
Required Qualifications
- Strong emotional intelligence with a strong preference for working independently
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with an emphasis on timeliness
- Strong writing skills with the ability to interpret and replicate brand tone when writing copy
- Ability to make decisions and manage a budget
Desired Qualifications
- Basic design skills via Adobe Creative Cloud
- Experience with project management tools
- Experience with Google Workspace, Social Media, and Facebook Advertising
The Performing Arts Industry
Our schedule follows the touring industry. You can expect the bulk of your hours to come during touring seasons; October – December, and February – May. This position is subject to non-traditional work hours. Some hours are scheduled “as needed” based on the show/event schedule. Shifts can be up to 12 hours in length.
A Note Regarding Experience
If this posting looks like your dream job and you don’t have experience in this exact line of work, but you do have an outstanding record of performance with the skills listed in adjacent or applicable fields, we welcome your submission.
Application Materials Required
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- Cover Letter
- Current Resumé with 3 References
