This position plays a key role as a member of the Marketing Team and will provide a variety of written communication for both public relations and social media platforms to help support and promote the overall marketing of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre as well as its Goldner Conservatory. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing, editing, and proof-reading skills along with a strong knowledge of social media platforms. The Marketing and Communications Associate reports to the Producing Artistic Director/Chief Executive and the Marketing Manager and works closely with other members of the marketing team. The ideal candidate will represent the organization in all media outreach in a professional and kind manner consistent with the Theatre’s outstanding reputation within the community.

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Create strategic content and calendar for social media platforms that align with annual marketing plan.
• Knowledgeable of social media analytics tools to track performance and engagement metrics. Monitoring of accounts for comments and DM’s, and engaging with followers.
• Research and develop ongoing relationships with list of media contacts for television, newspaper/magazine, radio, bloggers, industry publications and community and cultural organizations.
• Write and distribute monthly press releases, pitches, blog posts and update community editorial calendars with upcoming theatre schedule and events.
• Seek out other department managers to implement other public relations and social media opportunities
• Available to attend on-going season and development events as needed to photograph and create social media posts and provide pre and post press releases.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills to assist with various marketing projects, including submitting articles for the bi-annual magazine, script writing and copy-writing for other marketing collateral.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year College or University in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or similar related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in social media management preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in a similar role with a proven track record of creating engaging social media content and well versed in managing platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Analytics, Sprout Social and MuckRack.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a brand voice, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Position is salaried, full-time. Must have a flexible schedule to work nights and/or weekends as the theatre season schedule dictates.

Salary is $45k-$47k.

To be considered for this position, in addition to a current resume, candidates will be requested to submit two (2) writing samples. The sample of work should include a recent press release and a 500 word article.

Email resume/samples to: marketing@jupitertheatre.org