Marketing Manager

Cincinnati, OH (On-site)

$50K/yr – $55K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 13 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the design and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for the May Festival family, shaping messaging, materials, partnerships, and media buys while aligning with brand and mission. Lead cross‑team collaboration with communications, fundraising, sales, audience engagement, and admin to drive awareness and conversions, monitor performance, and report outcomes to leadership.

  • Campaign strategy and content ownership
  • Cross-functional governance and analytics

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement comprehensive marketing campaigns that align with the artistic visions of the May Festival family of choruses, including Cincinnati Boychoir and Vocal Arts Ensemble.
  • Lead the creation of all marketing materials, including copy, graphics, print, and digital content, coordinating with third-party vendors and existing shared services support in communication and digital content.
  • Drive public awareness, collaborating with communications and fundraising teams to ensure alignment with organizational branding and messaging.
  • Contract and manage relationships with marketing outlets and place media buys.
  • Design ticket packaging and pricing tiers to inform projections and drive desired audience behavior.
  • Responsible for budgeting marketing revenues and expenses as well as the processing of invoices.
  • Monitor sales in real-time to inform and adjust marketing strategies, in collaboration with the sales team to ensure resources are allocated effectively to yield optimal conversion rates.
  • Regularly report campaign progress and sales updates to the Executive Director and various stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with administrative, artistic, fundraising, audience engagement, sales, communications and digital teams to ensure seamless integration of marketing strategies.
  • In collaboration with team members responsible for building community partnerships, create supportive marketing materials and provide onsite event support

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in marketing, communications or a related field, preferably within the arts, nonprofit, or performing arts sector, with a proven track record of results.
  • Ability to see the big picture while successfully executing detailed plans.
  • Exceptional ability to craft compelling marketing copy, manage creative projects, and ensure brand consistency across various platforms and media.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills and the confidence to communicate results to various stakeholders.
  • Strong command of numbers and data with the ability to draw insights to inform projections and strategies.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proven effectiveness in working cross-functionally and collaboratively in complex organizational structures.
  • The Description mentions knowledge of classical and/or choral music as preferred.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of classical and/or choral music preferred.
  • Tessitura, Prospect 2, Adobe, and Beanworks experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth. This includes generous PTO, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer contributions to both an HSA and 401(k), affordable health and dental coverage, free mental health support services, annual incentive compensation opportunities, dedicated professional development funds for all employees, and flexible work arrangements.
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

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The Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra is a dynamic ensemble of some of the world’s finest musicians. The sixth oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S. and the oldest orchestra in Ohio, the CSO has played a leading role in the cultural life of Greater Cincinnati and the Midwest since its founding in 1895.

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188 employees (88 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$50K/yr – $55K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
26 (14% of company)
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$764.6K
Last Raise
$764.6K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2023
    Grant • $764.6K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
73.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$16.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.1%
Direct
37.5%
Referral
3.6%
Social
4.2%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~188

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Marketing Manager

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