Nashville Songwriters Association International

The Nashville Songwriters Association International is looking for candidates to expand its Content and Marketing Department. The Membership Communications and Content Coordinator is a newly defined role that will best fit candidates who possess the ability to think the way the mind of an aspiring songwriter thinks and speak that language fluently. The Membership Communications and Content Coordinator duties include brainstorming and producing content, writing, formulating content strategies, , educational and membership focused event marketing, among other tasks.

The Membership Communications and Content Coordinator will work in association with the Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator and the Creative and Communications Director to develop the look and feel of creative elements for all endeavors of the organization and to find unique ways of growing NSAI’s online presence and membership base. Communications Coordinators should drive the initiative of finding creative ways of growing NSAI’s online social media presence and website-based content particularly to an audience of aspiring songwriters. Here, content is defined as images, videos, podcasts, blogs, etc. that consistently add value for our members and serve to grow membership through retention and sales to prospective members.

This is an in-office position with regular working hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with occasional night/weekend hours. Overtime requirements are very uncommon.

Responsibilities

•                     Conceptualizing, writing, creating and soliciting content for website, social media channels, educational events, weekly newsletter, etc.

•                     Assist Marketing Director in formulating a cross-platform content strategy.

•                     Brainstorm with team members to develop new ideas.

•                     Build a following on social media.

•                     Meet with membership team to understand the needs for upcoming projects and events and assisting the Director of Marketing with requests that the team is responsible for completing.

•                     Provide editorial, creative and technical support to team members.

•                     Manage content across all platforms, including email and social media.

•                     Book music industry and songwriter guests for entertainment and educational content.

•                     Occasionally meet with aspiring songwriter members/prospective members, listening to their music to stay in touch with the content and educational needs of the membership

•                     Event photography / videography

•                     Assist in basic graphic design needs

Qualifications

•             Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business, Communications, or related field.

•             2-3 years experience in a similar role.

•             Adept at writing engaging copy and adapting to brand voice.

•             Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•             Highly computer literate with knowledge of HTML and website maintenance

•             Proficiency with content management systems.

•             Experience with social media management.

•             Creativity and the ability to develop original content that provokes engagement.

•             Experience with songwriters in order to communicate in a manner that resonates with them

•             Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks for maximum efficiency.

•             Strong leadership qualities

Software/Platforms:

Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint,

Adobe Suite – Illustrator / Photoshop / Spark / Premier

Project Management Platform Experience (ex. Trello, Asana, Basecamp)

Website Content Management Systems (Drupal / Squarespace)

Social Media and Project Management Platforms (Loomly/Trello)

Email Marketing Software (Mailchimp, MyEmma)

Nashville Songwriters Association International