POSITION: Marketing & Communications Associate
LOCATION: Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston, MA
HOURS: FT, some evenings, weekends and holidays, remote options negotiable
ABOUT THE POSITION
· Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Associate is responsible for curating and creating engaging content for the Colonial’s social media channels, website, and email campaigns; providing customer service on all digital channels; analyzing digital campaign analytics; and assisting in press-related activities.
· Works collaboratively on digital initiatives with multiple central marketing teams including CRM, eCommerce, Social & Content, and Product Management, as well as our external Digital Marketing Consultants at AKA on all paid digital media.
· The Marketing and Communications Associate works closely with show marketing teams, in-house and central Ticketing and F&B teams, freelance designers, agencies, and vendors.
· Administers grassroots marketing strategies and promotional partnerships to boost ticket sales and build relationships with new audiences.
· Alongside Director of Marketing, oversees day-to-day Marketing department responsibilities for Emerson College apprentice cohort.
· Conducts administrative tasks such as payment of invoices, updating venue marquee, and other duties as assigned.
· Success in the role requires the ability to coordinate the work of multiple external clients and vendors simultaneously while communicating changes in design, strategy, and deadlines with the Director of Marketing and Communications and venue management.
PEOPLE, PLACES, and THINGS
· The Emerson Colonial Theatre is the longest continually operating theatre in Boston, MA and is currently in the midst of celebrating 125 years as a theatre for the community. In its storied history, the Emerson Colonial Theatre has debuted such seminal Broadway shows as Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma!, and La Cage aux Folles, among others. In 2018, the Colonial became part of ATG Entertainment and went through an extensive renovation that positioned the theatre to expand programming and host all types of live events at a mid-capacity level (1,600+ seats). Since this reopening, the Colonial has demonstrated its commitment to ATG’s vision in becoming the leading live entertainment provider in the world with performances including the world premieres of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, A Beautiful Noise, and The Queen of Versailles starring Kristin Chenoweth, as well as David Byrne’s American Utopia, Plaza Suite starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, comedians Lewis Black, Alex Edelman, Hannah Gadsby, John Leguizamo, and Jacqueline Novak, and a variety of one-night events including Gladys Knight, Samin Nosrat, Diana Krall, The Wiggles, Gregory Porter, Blippi, Imogen Heap, and so much more! We are excited to continue to expand our eclectic programmatic offerings because we truly believe:
Everyone belongs here. There is something for everyone at the Colonial.
· The Marketing and Communications Associate serves the primary function of overseeing all digital communication channels for the venue.
· Supporting the Director of Marketing and Communications in their efforts to realize sales targets by being responsive to changes in expectations and workflow is key for the person in this role.
· Also, the Marketing and Communications Associate represents the Colonial by engaging with followers and responding to inquiries via social media platforms.
EXPERIENCE and SKILLS
· A successful applicant will have a basic understanding of marketing campaign workflows, content management, and experience using digital and social media platforms to market a brand.
· As multiple campaigns run simultaneously, the ability to be adaptable and multi-task are critical.
· Familiarity with social media scheduling tools and graphic design/video editing software a plus.
· If you have a passion for social media, are creative, and have strong organizational skills, this may be the perfect job for you!
COMPETENCIES
· Attention to Detail, Planning and Organization, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
BENEFITS
· 401K eligible, competitive healthcare plan, flexible hours (as relates to performance schedule), ability to work remotely on occasion.
· Venue is located less than 1 block from public transportation and 2 blocks from garage with employee discounted rates.
· And of course, the ability to attend performances for some of the best live entertainment at one of the most beautiful and historic venues in the world!
ATG Entertainment: Passion Behind Performance
ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, studio theatres, cinemas, conference spaces, and modern live music arenas. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 73 of the world’s most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Continental Europe entertaining over 18 million audience members each year.
Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances annually, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Moulin Rouge, The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Starlight Express as well as popular music and comedy shows.
ATG also owns a leading ticketing platform processing more than 18 million tickets each year for musicals, plays, concerts, comedy shows and a variety of other live events. ATGtickets.com attracts more than 40 million unique visitors annually. Headquartered in London and Woking, the company also has offices in New York and Cologne.
It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success. Learn more about ATG Entertainment, visit www.atgentertainment.com/
ATG Entertainment’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access Mission Statement
A Stage for Everyone
Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are committed to strengthening the sense of belonging by ensuring diversity and equity in everything we do. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. On stage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves, and everyone feels they belong.
At ATG Entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone.