Media Coordinator

Boston Ballet • Boston, MA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Media Relations Manager and in partnership with the Digital Media Manager and Advertising Manager, the Media Coordinator is a non-exempt position that supports audience growth, school enrollment, and fundraising through Public Relations, Traditional Advertising, and Digital Media efforts. This role is a unique opportunity to gain experience across all media functions as a key member of a dynamic and collaborative Marketing team. We’re looking for someone with strong copywriting, research, and administrative skills. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume to be considered for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in a professional marketing environment or related project
• Experience leveraging social media and platforms for marketing purposes
• Competency in Microsoft office tools such as excel, PowerPoint, and Office365
• Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team to effectively handle multiple projects and stakeholders while driving toward deadlines
• Strong communications, organization, analytical and troubleshooting skills plus and attention to detail
• Eager to learn a variety of skills related to management of Media for an arts organization
• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the Ballet with professionalism and diplomacy
• Interest in and working knowledge of ballet
• Reliable access to transportation for in-office days and events around the city of Boston
• Dependable access to the internet in order to complete remote work or ability to work from 19 Clarendon Street, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing digital media campaigns across platforms (social, web, email, etc.)
• Monitor campaign performance and help prepare reports with key insights and analytics
• Stay up to date with trends in media, marketing, and social platforms
• Provide administrative support to the media and marketing team as needed
• Collaborate with artistic, design, and content colleagues to ideate, research, and produce engaging media
• Assist with content brainstorming and writing copy for emails and the behind-the-scenes section of our website
• Assist in tracking media budgets, vendor communications, and ad placements
• Help to maintain digital asset management system
• Support providing on-site staffing at events, dress rehearsals, opening nights, and content shoots
• Support the drafting and scheduling of social media content
• Draft organic copy across multiple platforms
• Track Social Media sentiment
• Create Social Media Kits
• Research influencers and supporting growth of influencer strategy
• Create event briefs and supporting event execution
• Track results across all platforms
• Maintain archival tracker for social content
• Support Advertising Manager with campaign planning, including proposal collection, researching opportunities, and campaign reporting
• Assist with monitoring of radio and television campaigns
• Compile placement specs and assist with entry into marketing documents and project management system
• Process and track invoices
• Keep up to date lists of media contacts, media kits, and events in the Boston area
• Submit ads when needed and responding to inbound emails
• Prepare physical marketing materials for pick up (posters, t-shirts, etc.)
• Support copywriting and proofreading as needed
• Research earned media opportunities and generate ideas for pitching
• Help maintain press trackers and media list
• Update and maintain organization style guide
• Support ticketing for press nights
• Oversee the press inbox

Benefits

• BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
• BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
• Employer-paid life and disability plans
• Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
• Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
• Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Free adult dance classes
• Complimentary tickets to select Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level