Marketing Assistant

Symphony Space is a multidisciplinary performing arts center where adventurous programming, presented in a uniquely warm and welcoming environment, forges indelible relationships between artists and audiences. Our fundamental mission is to connect art, ideas, and community through our programs and our commitment to literacy and education through the arts. On our New York City stages, through our national broadcasts, and in the classrooms and communities we serve throughout the country, we foster access to the arts through all the disciplines. Our embrace of the audience and the arts is wide, and the experience of our patrons is deep and enriched.

Our commitment to diversifying our workforce extends to all who join us in creating art, including freelancers and vendors. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To learn more about Symphony Space’s mission, vision, values, and programs, please visit symphonyspace.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Symphony Space seeks a dynamic full-time Marketing Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant is an integral member of an eight-person marketing team. This is an ideal entry-level position for a person with a passion for the performing arts and a creative and collaborative spirit.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

●      Generate social media content, schedule posts across multiple social platforms, build Facebook events, and place Meta ads

●      Build all pre-show emails via email marketing platform

●      Manage customer texting system

●      Create and distribute weekly social media marketing reports

●      Monitor watchpage and chat room during livestream events

●      Build digital program books in CMS system

●      Coordinate photographers for events

●      Process Marketing department expenses

●      Proofread/edit all marketing materials

●      Selected Shorts Radio/podcast listening

●    Attend live performances and events as needed

●      Additional administrative duties as needed

DESIRED SKILLS & TRAITS

●    Excellent communication and writing skills

●    Reliable and responsive

●    Detail-oriented and organized

●    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

●    Excellent time-management and creative problem-solving skills

●    Comfort with working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment

●    Ability to work independently and collaboratively

●    Love of generating ideas, thinking creatively

●    Passion for the performing arts

●    Experience with proofreading/editing a bonus

●    Experience meeting tight deadlines a bonus

The Marketing Assistant is a Full-Time hybrid position working Tuesdays through Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Marketing Assistant will work onsite for two in-person days per month with the Marketing team at the Symphony Space offices, as well as for periodic Staff Onsite days as needed. All other hours will be remote. The Marketing Assistant will be asked to join several Zoom meetings throughout the week, including an All-Staff meeting, marketing department, social media, and check-in meetings, as well as other meetings as needed, depending on department and Symphony Space activities.

Symphony Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please email your cover letter and resume with “Marketing Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. Please feel free to include writing samples. We look forward to receiving your application.