Manager, Nutcracker Market Communications

Houston Ballet•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Communications Manager for the Nutcracker Market, you'll be responsible for handling multiple projects within Houston Ballet's largest single-event fundraiser that promote sales and the event experience. This position requires an extremely organized, multi-tasking, self-motivated individual.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public or media relations, communications or related field or demonstrated minimum of two years experience in one or more of these areas
Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
Strong proofreading and editing skills

Nice To Haves

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a significant plus
Intermediate to Advanced Adobe Suite experience, a significant plus
Basic experience in graphic design/layout preferred

Responsibilities

Support general admission and special events sales strategies to support revenue goals. Maintain sales reports.
Design and implement graphics for presentations, media kits, and other marketing and PR collateral
Assist public relations firm with implementation of media relations, including brainstorming unique story angles, writing and distributing press releases and calendar listings, securing print and broadcast media features, influencer outreach and event marketing
Track, organize and archive all graphics, press and photography from the Nutcracker Market and related events for publicity and communications use
Help manage fulfilment of sponsor benefits by ensuring appropriate inclusion in print, broadcast and digital advertising campaigns
Maintain, update, post and track the Nutcracker Market social media presence via Facebook, email marketing, Instagram, etc.
Develop and update general/program brochures, media kits, key messages, fact sheets and other collateral materials
Assist in the production of communication publications such as Nutcracker Market News, Houston Ballet News, TuTu Times, etc.
Maintain and update Nutcracker Market website content via Houston Ballets web content management system
Assist and provide on-site media relations support at all events as needed
Create and coordinate public speaking engagements with/for department spokespeople
Operate as an integral member of the Nutcracker Market Department team
Answering phones, field questions and/or take messages as needed
Attend events as needed
Make deliveries as needed to printers, mail house, bank, post office, etc.
Other duties may be assigned