Marketing Communications Manager

New York, USA (On-site)

$114K/yr - $160K/yr (Est.)Mid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and communications for an arts nonprofit by maintaining brand identity, online presence, and coordinated campaigns across platforms.

  • Must-have: 3–5 years in arts/nonprofit marketing with strong writing and CRM experience
  • Standout: WordPress/Elementor site upkeep and CRM integration supporting targeted outreach

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a consistent brand identity across all organizational platforms including website, social media, digital communications, print materials, and online forms.
  • Ensure all materials align with organizational branding guidelines and messaging.
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date marketing collateral including brochures, one-pagers, and promotional materials for Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre and Notes in Motion programs.
  • Oversee design and production of materials for the annual performance season, gala, and special events.
  • Maintain and regularly update the organization’s wordpress elementor website with performance information, photos, videos, program details, and partner information. Keep all plugins up-to-date.
  • Ensure website content remains current, engaging, and aligned with marketing initiatives.
  • Manage online ticketing and event information in coordination with organizational platforms
  • Collaborate with Social Media Coordinator to create clear goals and aligned workflow
  • Work with Archive and Social Media Coordinator to maintain and organize the organization’s photography and video archive.
  • Ensure images and video documentation are catalogued and readily accessible for marketing, grant applications, press outreach, and presenter communication.
  • Work with the organization’s publicity consultant to supply images and maintain an archive of press coverage, reviews, and published materials.
  • Manage all organizational e-blasts and digital communications to schools, audiences, partners, and supporters through Network for Good and Sales Forces.
  • Maintain communication lists and segmentation to support targeted outreach to audiences, donors, school partners, presenters, and community members.
  • Coordinate messaging across Salesforce and Network for Good systems to ensure consistent and strategic communication with constituents.
  • Support staff and leadership in maintaining clear and consistent communication practices across organizational platforms.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing calendar to ensure timely promotion of performances, programs, and campaigns.
  • Execute marketing campaigns from start to finish including design, printing, mailing, digital promotion, and follow-up.
  • Produce promotional materials for performances including postcards, digital graphics, email content, event invitations, and social media assets.
  • Manage publicity and ticketing for special events and performances.
  • Coordinate the organization’s annual holiday fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Development team, including preparation of printed letters and mailing materials.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field, preferably within the arts, nonprofit, or education sectors
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences (schools, donors, general public, press)
  • Experience managing e-blast platforms and CRM systems (e.g., Network for Good, Salesforce, Mailchimp, or similar)
  • Experience updating and maintaining websites (WordPress; Elementor)
  • Proficiency in digital design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and project management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort working in a small, collaborative team with a hands-on approach to implementation
  • Experience with ticketing platforms and event management

Preferred

  • Experience in dance, performing arts, arts education, or cultural organizations
  • Familiarity with social media strategy and analytics
  • Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, events, or development communications
  • Photo and video editing experience and familiarity with digital asset management
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion logo

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion is a non-profit dance theatre company. We have been creating, presenting, and sharing innovative dance theatre for 25 years.Our studio, Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, is a rehearsal, performance, and event space. We offer movement workshops, dance classes, educational programs, and community-driven initiatives that bring people together through dance.Selwyn’s athletic and emotionally resonant choreography engages audiences from start to finish and activates the human experience through dance.Notes in Motion is a dance vendor for the NYC Department of Education, dedicated to making dance education accessible to all. Our programs introduce students to a wide range of styles—including ballet, modern, jazz, African dance, hip hop, Latin, and more—while fostering creativity, self-expression, and leadership. To date, we have partnered with 140 schools and reached over 170,000 students across NYC.Support & PartnershipsOur work is made possible through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and a network of institutional and community partners.

Founded in 2000
New York, New York, USA
54 employees (32 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.6%
Direct
35.9%
Referral
5.6%
Social
12.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~54

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (7% of company)