Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

The Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts strives to provide the highest quality performing arts experiences for the University of Denver and the Colorado community. Each year the Newman Center for the Performing Arts hosts nearly 500 events serving more than 100,000 people from the community. The Newman Centers four stages feature performances of instrumental and vocal music from classical, alternative classical, jazz, pop, and countless world traditions, spoken theater, dance, and opera. Presenting an eclectic, innovative, and entertaining mix of emerging artists and seasoned performers, The Newman Center works to expand and enrich the community's cultural experiences.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications directs the Newman Center’s overall marketing efforts, including the production of print and electronic advertising, social media content and collateral materials specific to promotion of ticket sales, concert attendance, fundraising, education, community engagement programs and other external relationships. In addition, this position oversees public relations strategy and communications and works to develop the Newman Center brand through strategic communications with the media, ticket buyers, donors and community constituents.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements and evaluates all marketing and publicity efforts for the Newman Center for the Performing Arts
• Oversees the content creation and project management of Newman Center marketing and promotional collateral materials
• Writes, edits, and proofs ad copy for Newman Center print and electronic advertising
• Interfaces with media outlets to ensure timely placement of all advertising
• Works closely with the Executive Director to develop goals and success metrics for sales and publicity strategy
• Manages e-marketing and regular communications with patrons and community
• Oversees Newman Center web content and design
• Oversees public relations strategy and implementation including communications with media, press releases and social media strategy; maintains archive of press clippings and press coverage
• Works with the Executive Director to develop the budget for marketing and PR initiatives; monitors the marketing and PR budget on a day-to-day basis.
• Manages one part-time assistant, student employees, interns and other student experiential learning
• Works Newman Center events, manages press accommodations, and other marketing events as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of publishing and graphic design software such as InDesign.
• Exceptional copywriting, editing and proofing skills
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize multiple overlapping projects and changing priorities
• Ability to think strategically and follow-through on operations with strict attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, team player who has the ability to work independently but also work well with others as part of a group.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Part-time assistant, work-study students, interns. May work with contracted design team or publicist as budget allows.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of marketing and/or public relations experience, to include experience supervising others at the manager level or above.
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent professional experience in marketing, public relations, journalism or comparable communications field from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional experience with a performing arts organization
• Previous professional experience in a university setting
• Strong working knowledge of Denver arts market and media
• Strong working knowledge of national trends in arts marketing
• Experience working with digital media and creating video content
• Creative, energetic and passionate about the performing arts
• Advanced degree in a related field

Working Environment

Standard office environment.

Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on event schedule and coordination with supervisor.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 6, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $72,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: August 22, 2024
Applications close: September 06, 2024