Digital Content Producer

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

$22/hr – $26/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build and operate a fast-moving content production engine that captures theater life and translates it into compelling social assets, email materials, and digital storytelling across platforms.

  • Content Creation & Production: Capture, edit, and assemble photo/video assets from performances and events into polished digital assets for multiple channels.
  • Platform-native Storytelling: Deliver short-form content and reels optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube with an authentic MTH voice.
  • Workflow & Collaboration: Maintain a 48-hour turnaround, partner with leadership on creative ideas, stay ahead of trends, and support emails, posts, and promos.

Job Description

Own the production-oriented content engine for MTH: capture live performances, produce fast-turnaround social content, and shape authentic brand storytelling across digital channels.

  • Photography & Content Capture: Capture high-quality photo and video content across productions, rehearsals, concerts, camps, student matinees, educational programming, special events, and day-to-day organizational activity for use across digital platforms.
  • Social Media Content Creation: Create engaging, fast-turnaround content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and related platforms. This includes reels, short-form video, behind-the-scenes content, photo carousels, artist features, rehearsal moments, and promotional assets.
  • Editing & Asset Production: Edit and assemble photo and video content into polished but authentic digital assets using programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
  • Graphic Layout & Digital Assembly: Assemble existing graphic assets into visually engaging layouts for social media, digital displays, postcards, email campaigns, and related promotional materials. Strong layout instincts and attention to visual presentation are essential.
  • Email Content Support: Build and distribute visually compelling email campaigns and announcements using existing branding and templates.
  • Creative Collaboration: Work closely with organizational leadership to develop engaging content ideas while maintaining the playful and artistic tone of the MTH brand.
  • Content Turnaround: Maintain a fast and responsive workflow. Many content assets, rehearsal photos, and event materials are expected to be edited and delivered within 48 hours.
  • Platform Awareness: Stay current with evolving social media trends, platform behaviors, and emerging content styles while helping MTH maintain an active and contemporary digital presence.
  • Community Engagement: Assist in maintaining an active and engaging social media presence through posting, audience interaction, and ongoing content development.
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Strong photography and/or videography skills with a portfolio or social media presence demonstrating visual storytelling and content creation ability.
  • Proficiency in visual editing and content creation software such as Photoshop, Canva, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of short-form video content and platform-native storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and related channels.
  • Ability to work independently, move quickly, communicate clearly, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and reliability.
  • Comfortable capturing live events, rehearsals, performances, and backstage environments in both daytime and evening settings.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed for performances, rehearsals, events, and educational programming.
  • Experience in theater or live entertainment is a plus but not required.
  • Formal marketing degrees or traditional nonprofit marketing experience are not required. Strong portfolios, creative instincts, and evidence of engaging digital work are valued more heavily.
  • Experience in theater or live entertainment is a plus.
  • flexible scheduling
  • opportunity for growth into a full-time role
  • complimentary tickets
  • Simple IRA 3% match
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Music Theater Heritage

MTH is an innovative and imaginative professional musical theater organization – dedicated to the appreciation and historical understanding of the American musical theater and its contributions to our culture. MTH entertains and educates current and future generations, with persistent focus on diversity and inclusion, for today’s performing talent and tomorrow’s developing artists.

Founded in 1998
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
32 employees (14 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (6% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1