TITLE: Marketing and Communications Fellow

SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Communications

DIVISION: Marketing and Communications

ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: This position will require onsite work in conjunction with Studio Theatre’s remote work policy.

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION: This position requires occasional on-site weekend and evening work to support front-of-house and box office and to help conduct special events.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Fellow will receive a first-hand look at marketing and communications for a nonprofit theatre, working closely with all members of the marketing and communications department.

This position will give the Fellow a 360-degree view on the workings of a theatrical marketing department; they will participate in all of the department’s day-to-day activities, strategic planning, and decision-making. They will receive training and experience in the planning and implementation of key marketing operations, including creating and implementing email marketing strategies, maintaining press and media relations, creating social media and digital marketing, distributing promotional material, undertaking grassroots marketing strategies, and researching new marketing opportunities. They will play a role in audience identification, measurement, and analysis, as well as performance measurement and reporting on marketing efforts. They will also collaborate with the Artistic Department in support of community engagement efforts, including working with community partners on public-facing projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Writing, building, and sending marketing emails.
Maintaining a social media calendar and drafting social media content
Filming short-form video content
Making updates to Studio’s website and building web pages
Writing a variety of content, including social media posts, marketing emails, press materials, and direct mail.
Coordinating influencer outreach program
Brainstorming with the Marketing team on subscriptions and single ticket sales strategies throughout the season
Assisting the Marketing Team with on-site tasks, including updating building signage, performing inventory on and archiving media collateral, and moving and storing boxes of marketing materials, among other tasks
Enlisting the help of theatre artists, including directors, designers, actors, etc. to produce content for social, print, and broadcast media (including, for example, conducting interviews or filming video content)
Participating in Studio Theatre’s on-going anti-racism work
Being actively engaged in the programming elements of the Fellows in Residence Program
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals, especially any individuals with disabilities, to perform the functions.

Lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs.
Climb ladders up to 10ft. high
Significant screen time (6-8 hours daily)
Attend evening performances, events, and rehearsals as needed to serve as representatives of Studio and collect social media content

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A FELLOW:

We expect a candidate will have:

Comfort and experience with social media platforms on behalf of businesses or organizations, especially Instagram and Facebook
Well-developed writing skills and the ability to write effectively for different audiences.
Experience with a web content management system
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and enthusiasm to work with teams with diverse identities.
Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn and use project management tools.
Enthusiasm for meeting and interacting with artists, members of the theatre community, and the public at large.

Marketing & Communications Fellow

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