MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE MANAGER
***APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER AND WORK SAMPLES***
Palm Beach Opera is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and organized marketing professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent editing and writing skills, have the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with ease, works well under pressure, and has strong attention to detail. Social media, copywriting, proofreading/editing, photography, and strong computer and organizational skills are required for this position.
This position plays an integral role assisting all marketing and communications efforts and will also help support sales and box office initiatives when needed. Structured for continued future growth within the company, this position works closely with and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create copy for emails, draft press release content, and assist with content development for PBO’s annual 100-page season guide, working closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications on all materials
- Manage all social media channels, create social content (including photography/video), and foster online engagement
- Create new social initiatives and facilitate content (for example, communicate directly with artists for participation/content)
- Proofread all marketing materials
- Process ticket sales, provide patron support, and assist box office when needed
- Assist with front of house needs at events, including interacting with patrons in a professional way at the theater, provide check-in support at events, manage shot list with photographer at functions
- Support new marketing and sales initiatives, research opportunities, and provide other administrative support for the department as needed
- Assist with creation and management of promotional items, ensuring items are available and stocked at the theater
- Assist with management of company website
- Manage adherence to all communication calendars
- Support the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications in the creation, planning, and execution of advertising and marketing campaigns each season
- This position will require working some nights and weekends during season.
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
New Hire Qualifications
Personal Characteristics
- A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Palm Beach Opera’s mission and values;
- Detail-oriented; an individual with self-discipline and a critical eye;
- A good listener; comfortable receiving input from many sources; ability to analyze and formulate information into a sound, well-organized plan;
- Intrepid yet tactful; determined yet respectful of others’ concerns; someone with flexibility and creativity to find multiple solutions to reach objectives;
- A team player, confident and competent; strong skills in time management; able to work well with diverse colleagues who employ different work styles;
- A hard worker with a high energy level; a “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities;
- Emotionally mature; with a sense of humor
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years professional experience in digital marketing
- Experience with social media management, copywriting, editing, proofreading, and strong oral and written communications skills
- Photography skills and public relations experience preferred
- High level of computer proficiency in standard business software including Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Hootsuite, CISION, Google Analytics, and email marketing software highly preferred
Each candidate is required to submit relevant work samples such as press releases, successful social media content, copywriting samples, etc.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on experience.
The Marketing & Communications Associate Manager is a full-time exempt position. Palm Beach Opera offers generous benefits and an excellent working environment. Please forward your cover letter, resume, and work samples in pdf format to [email protected]
Palm Beach Opera
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