Marketing Communications Coordinator, TDPS

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Position Summary

The College of Arts and Humanities’ Marketing Communications Coordinator, TDPS (Coordinator) supports the marketing communications priorities of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Performing Arts. The Coordinator provides marketing communications support to the unit Director and serves as the main point of contact for unit faculty as well as programming leads. The Coordinator is directly responsible for executing the unit marketing communications plan, which supports key events and priorities both internally and externally with a specific focus on crafting compelling content for print publications, website and social media, video, advertisements and grassroots efforts. As a content curator and creator, this position requires story mining and research, writing and editing in a variety of styles and content project management along an editorial schedule. The Coordinator will work closely with other MarCom colleagues to drive awareness, participation and brand recognition for the performing arts at Maryland, which also includes the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, School of Music and The Clarice Presents, both on and off campus in support of reputation and brand management, student recruitment, fundraising and audience building. This position also works to ensure TDPS visibility in the campus-wide Arts for All initiative, which leverages the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education
Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communications, arts management, theatre, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience
Minimum of two years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field with proven results working either in-house or at an agency, planning and executing marketing and communications strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Superb writing and copy editing skills for web and print communication, as well as superior organization and attention to detail; demonstrated knowledge of AP style preferred.
  • Experience managing creative projects as well as meeting and coordinating deadlines and deliverables.
  • Experience with web content management, email marketing systems and various social media platforms.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative creative, marketing, digital and communications team.
  • Superb interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to/interest in the performing arts.

Preferred

  • Background in the performing arts or experience with performing arts institutions.
  • Experience in a public higher education institution.
  • Knowledge of Podio or other project and client management software.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience in managing business social media accounts on Meta

To apply

Submit application online at EJOBS.UMD.EDU. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and a list of references. For best consideration, apply by Friday, August 30, 2024.

Type of opportunity: 
Full Time
Salary: 
$60k – $65k
Best Consideration Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2024
Position number: 
120557
Category status: 
33-Exempt Regular

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.