Marketing Coordinator | Part-Time | Five Flags Center

Oakview Group•Dubuque, IA

70d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. The Marketing Coordinator position will work with the Manager of Box Office & Marketing to market the venue and events while creating and maintaining relationships with media and promotional partners. The Marketing Coordinator will assist in graphic design, advertising, interactive media, ticketing analysis, promotions, public relations and grassroots efforts for events as assigned. The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

Requirements

Basic knowledge & interest in marketing and advertising functions
Intermediate to strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Understands the concept of branding
Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English language
Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
Flexible-must be available to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assigned
Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred
Previous event or entertainment marketing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage event day activities including but not limited to: pre-event or on-site promotions, meet and greets and media
Assist the Director of Box Office & Marketing with developing, maintaining and coordinating event and facility advertising programs, collateral material and opportunities
Assist Director of Box Office & Marketing in preparation of monthly corporate marketing reports and participate in monthly conference calls with other entities
Prepare various reports on public relations progress, marketing efforts/results, ticketing analysis, demographics and economic trends, including event recaps
Manage day-to-day digital marketing program, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Analytics, Tik Tok, etc.
Coordinate marketing efforts between promoters, artist management and local media
Assist with pitching stories, writing press releases, creating public relations events, and implementing media drops
Manage all grassroots efforts including poster & flier distribution, community appearances and overall expansion of marketing campaigns to maximize event awareness and exposure
Generate new and creative ideas to attract new events/self-created events and to promote events when booked, including social media and food & beverage promotions
Update website, marquee and in-arena digital display systems
Manage database and email campaigns
Develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ticket sales, such as third party partnerships, and new media avenues
Recruit and assist managing student interns and/or part-time marketing staff and their assignments
Participate in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions
Perform graphic design for Five Flags Center departments when working on various projects
Perform all other duties as assigned