Marketing Manager SMG World – Washington, DC

Coordinate all elements of marketing and promotion campaigns for rental events and institution

• Communicates with outside advertising agencies on on-going campaigns. Writes and prepares copy for print/radio/TV spots. Places advertising for event marketing.
• Oversee and coordinate the subscription campaign for Broadway at the National
• Support marketing and promotion of client events as necessary
• Create and implement marketing plans for the National Theatre and its events
• Coordinates promotions and special events with event promoters and facility personnel.
• Assists with public relations activities.
• Handles press-related duties during events.
• Prepares and disseminates company event and press releases.
• Manages, develops, produces and distributes promotional and collateral materials to support sales and marketing programs.
• Assist the General Manager with sponsorships.
• Maintains, at all times, high standards, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Plans and conducts market research to identify opportunities for increased sales.
• Provides post-event reports, analysis, and regular status reports on marketing programs.
• Works within the guidelines set forth by SMG.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Well-versed in the Washington D.C. market and theater/entertainment industries

• Seasoned marketing professional
• Knowledge of box office systems and scaling/seating is preferred but not mandatory
• Able to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tour operators, hospitality and tourism officials, civic and professional organizations
• Ability to prepare effective reports
• Demonstrate high level of energy and self-motivation to work effectively and enthusiastically with co-workers with a wide-range of personalities
• Strong knowledge of and demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite and current sales software
• Ability to work long, irregular hours as dictated by programming

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in sports and entertainment, marketing, public relations, mass communications or related field.

Previous experience/internship in Sales and Marketing or related industry experience preferred.

To Apply Sarah K. Bartlo, General Manager
The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20004

EMAIL: sbartlo@thenationaldc.com