Responsibilities

• Directs the marketing and public relations image of the facility. Establishes and maintains relationships with media, industry influencers, and key community and strategic partners. Acts as facility spokesperson and liaison with the public.
• Develops and implements an advertising and publicity campaign to create regional and national awareness of the facility.
• Creates and supervises marketing plans for events when required, to include all available services: media placement, social media, promotional development, non‑profit opportunities, etc., in coordination with event promoters to maximize ticket sales and attendance.
• Operates the department with a conscious commitment to maximum exposure for the facility and its events, through the most effective and efficient means possible.
• Develops marketing materials and procedures to have the department function effectively as an in‑house agency.
• Maintains and oversees relationships with all media representatives, civic and industry organizations, corporate promotional contacts, and event and booking representatives.
• Oversees the coordination of promotions and special events with event promoters and facility personnel.
• Remains current on national trends in the industry and local market changes to best serve the facility.
• Maintains high standards, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Explores new avenues of revenue(s) for the facility.
• Develops and maintains a facility website and email subscriber newsletters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field preferred
• 4 years of related experience in marketing, public relations, or sales in entertainment industry or related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Working knowledge of the principles of facility management and/or special events
• Supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.