Director of Marketing & Communications

Philadelphia, PA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead BalletX’s marketing and communications to grow audience, revenue, and brand impact across performances and programs.

  • Own integrated campaigns across earned, owned, and digital channels to drive growth.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in performing arts or nonprofit marketing with audience-development experience.
  • Standout: proven revenue growth, brand building, and cross-team collaboration at scale.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive seasonal and long-term marketing and communications strategies, in partnership with the Managing Director
  • Lead audience development and retention strategies, with a focus on expanding reach and deepening engagement
  • Drive earned revenue growth through strategic campaign planning, pricing alignment, and conversion optimization
  • Build BalletX’s brand awareness regionally and nationally through cohesive messaging, strategic advertising, and targeted outreach
  • Oversee marketing budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources
  • Support the Managing Director in developing and implementing institutional messaging and storytelling across performances, programs, and initiatives
  • Create and manage seasonal campaign plans and integrated communication calendars
  • Develop and execute media plans, including paid, earned, and owned channels
  • Oversee and guide PR strategy led by the Marketing & PR Manager, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and maximizing visibility and audience engagement
  • Collaborate with the Design & Brand Manager to ensure visual consistency and excellence across all materials

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably in the performing arts or nonprofit sector
  • Demonstrated success in audience development, revenue growth, and brand building
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute at a high level
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience developing and managing integrated marketing campaigns
  • High level of skill and proficiency in digital content creation, including video filming and editing
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp or similar preferred) and CRM systems (PatronManager or similar preferred)
  • Experience managing media planning, partnerships, and outreach initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, email metrics, social insights)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Creative, resourceful, and highly organized
  • Comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution
  • Deep appreciation for the performing arts and BalletX’s mission
  • Collaborative and communicative, with strong interpersonal skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth and innovation
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 4% 401k match
  • paid time off
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BalletX

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned nearly 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 140 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.

Founded in 2005
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
28 employees (16 in marketing)

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39%
Direct
41.1%
Referral
5.1%
Social
13.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~28

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (11% of company)

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