Event Center Marketing Manager

East Rutherford, NJ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end live entertainment marketing campaigns from strategy to post-event analysis, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive awareness, attendance, and revenue.

  • Lead integrated campaigns across digital, PR, partnerships, and on-site channels.
  • Track performance, optimize campaigns, and inform future strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute bold, strategic marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and ticket sales for concerts, performances, and special events.
  • Develop and implement integrated marketing plans across digital, social, email, paid media, PR, partnerships, and on‑site channels to maximize attendance and revenue.
  • Lead marketing efforts for new show launches, seasonal programming, festivals, and one‑off events, managing timelines, assets, and promotional rollouts.
  • Collaborate closely with booking, box office, operations, production, and creative teams to align marketing strategies with programming goals and operational realities.
  • Partner with vendors, agents, and external stakeholders to execute artist and brand approved campaigns, promotional assets, and market‑specific strategies.
  • Build buzz and audience excitement through compelling content, promotions, media outreach, influencer partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Manage and grow the venue’s digital presence, including social media, website content, email marketing, and paid advertising platforms.
  • Oversee campaign budgets, media buys, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient spend and strong ROI.
  • Track and analyze marketing performance, ticket sales trends, and audience data to optimize campaigns and inform future strategy.
  • Coordinate press outreach, announcements, and earned media opportunities in partnership with internal or external PR teams.

Preferred

  • 4–6 years of marketing experience.
  • Background in conventions, conferences, specialty events, or venue marketing.
  • Strong digital marketing and audience development skills.
  • A creative, data-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management abilities.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Experience launching a new venue or building a marketing plan from the ground up.
  • Familiarity with performing arts audiences and the New Jersey/New York market.
  • Experience working with sponsorships, partnerships, and community outreach.
  • Graphic design, content creation, or basic analytics/reporting experience.

Mall of America

3.7 Glassdoor

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America® is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; The Escape Game; B&B Theatres + more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Nickelodeon Universe® is a seven-acre park featuring unique attractions and entertainment galore! Meet the Nickelodeon characters, experience new rides like Boots Banana Swing or Fly with Appa + more!

Founded in 1992
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1.1K employees (62 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
558.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$254
Traffic Source Mix
Search
59.1%
Direct
34.1%
Referral
4.6%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.1K

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Event Center Marketing Manager

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