Director of Marketing

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the festival marketing engine from strategy to execution, coordinating paid media, creative, PR, and executive reporting while leading a growing team and cross-functional partners to drive ticket sales.

  • End-to-end festival marketing: digital and out-of-home campaigns, paid media, and creative with reporting to leadership.
  • Campaign orchestration: partner with organic social, influencer, and artist marketing to lift ticket revenue and brand in live events.
  • Team and cross-functional leadership: build a multi-disciplinary team and align ticketing, operations, sponsorship, and artist relations for festival delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead a growing division of the marketing function at Breakaway; own end-to-end digital and out-of-home marketing strategy, from campaign development and paid media to creative, PR, and executive reporting
  • Partner closely with our organic social, influencer, and artist marketing teams to deliver full-scale campaigns that drive ticket sales and elevate our brand
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team while partnering cross-functionally with ticketing, sponsorship, operations, and artist relations to bring each festival to life
  • Think big while staying hands-on, equally comfortable building strategy decks and briefing/overseeing creative deliverables, executing in a fast-paced festival environment

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of progressive marketing experience, ideally in live events, festivals, or entertainment
  • 3+ years of management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (marketing, graphic design, paid media, PR) in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven track record of driving ticket sales and engagement through integrated campaigns
  • Deep expertise in digital marketing, social media, content strategy, email marketing, web marketing, and paid media
  • Experience in PR, earned media strategy, and media relations
  • Strong executive presentation skills; comfortable building and delivering polished decks to C-suite and executive leadership
  • Experience managing large marketing budgets, vendors, media buys, and agency relationships
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Data-driven with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
  • Comfortable working in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and peak event seasons
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work nights/weekends/holidays during the festival period

Preferred

  • Bonus: Existing relationships with media outlets, agencies, influencers, and partners in the music/live entertainment industry
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    Breakaway

    Breakaway is the largest independent touring music festival in North America.We bring premium, two-day EDM and pop festival experiences to underserved markets across the country — from college towns to growing cities — creating unforgettable moments for over 300,000 Gen-Z and Millennial fans annually.Founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to world-class music experiences, Breakaway is more than just a festival — it’s a platform for discovery, community, and cultural impact. With a focus on accessibility, local partnerships, and digital innovation, we’re redefining what it means to tour a festival in today’s world.Follow along as we scale across 12 cities in 2025, collaborate with global brands, and push the boundaries of live entertainment.

    Founded in 2016
    United States Oval Historic District, New York, USA
    131 employees (35 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    96.9K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $8
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    52.7%
    Direct
    40.7%
    Referral
    5.3%
    Social
    1%
    Paid
    0.2%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~131

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    29 (22% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    6 years
    Median Tenure
    2.7 years

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $47M
    Last Raise
    $38.3M
    Series Unknown, 3 months ago

    Funding History

    • Dec 2025
      Series Unknown • $38.3M
    • May 2024
      Series Unknown • $955.3K
    • Jun 2023
      Series A

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