Position Overview
We are seeking a Co-Manager of Marketing & Communications to help lead and strengthen our marketing and communications systems across all programs and venues. The person in this role works in close partnership with a second co-manager to coordinate creative production and oversee day-to-day marketing operations and operations that support all Circuit Arts programming. The position is central to shaping how audiences connect with Circuit Arts and how our programs are represented publicly across the organization. Together, the co-managers ensure consistent, high-quality communications and a compelling, and accessible voice across all platforms, including digital, print, press, and in-person communications. Responsibilities are divided based on skills, strengths, experience, and evolving organizational needs. In addition to marketing operations, the co-managers manage timelines and production workflows, coordinate internal and external creative collaborators, and work closely with development, production, and operations to ensure alignment across all public-facing communications. Both co-managers report to the managing director. This position is designed as a collaborative co-management model, and it is expected to evolve into a single Marketing & Communications Manager position in the fall of 2026, as staffing transitions over time.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies for Circuit Arts programs and events
- Collaborate with the Circuit Arts Marketing Committee to align on strategy, messaging priorities, and campaign direction
- Maintain and manage a year-round marketing calendar in coordination with programming and production teams
- Coordinate and update organizational websites to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Write, design, and schedule e-blasts, newsletters, and digital communications
- Manage and grow social media presence across platforms in alignment with organizational voice and mission
- Support media relations, including drafting and distributing press releases and coordinating outreach
- Support audience engagement strategies across all Circuit Arts programs
- Manage online merchandise sales and related customer communications from order through fulfillment
Asset Creation & Coordination
- Oversee the creation, coordination, and production of print and digital marketing materials, including posters, programs, advertisements, signage, and web assets
- Co-manage relationships with designers, copy editors, photographers, videographers, and other creative contractors
- Maintain organized archives of marketing and media assets
- Coordinate marketing needs for special campaigns, festivals, and seasonal programming
- Collaborate with the Development & Box Office Manager to support donor communications, sponsorship recognition, and fundraising campaigns
- Support production staff with audience-facing materials and presentation needs for events
Reporting & Administration
- Track marketing metrics and campaign performance and use insights to inform strategy
- Maintain organized records of marketing materials, timelines, and vendor or contractor relationships
- Support workflow management across shared marketing responsibilities to ensure continuity and clarity between co-managers
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in marketing and communications, ideally in a multi-program or event-based organization
- Proven ability to independently plan, execute, and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media
- Strong professional writing, editing, and brand voice development skills
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with core marketing tools and platforms, including Squarespace, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp (or similar email marketing platforms), and Google Workspace, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems as needed
- Experience collaborating with designers and creative contractors, with the ability to support hands-on production and design needs when required
- Strong organizational judgment, communication skills, and ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, with an interest in arts and community-based programming
Hours & Schedule
This is a year-round position beginning at approximately 30 hours per week, with the expectation of transitioning to full-time (40 hours per week) as responsibilities consolidate and the co-manager structure evolves into a single Marketing & Communications Manager position. The role follows a seasonal rhythm aligned with Circuit Arts programming, with periods of increased workload during festivals, major events, and peak programming cycles. Evening and weekend availability may be required during these times.
Circuit Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that have been historically underrepresented in arts and culture fields.
