Communications Managr

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Arts Bonitas marketing, content, and public relations strategy, driving audience and membership engagement, program revenue, and organizational visibility to further Arts Bonitas mission and vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTENT CREATION & OVERSIGHT
Maintain the Arts Bonita website with regular updates to ensure current information, including posting articles and providing customer service for the Member News section.
Serve as editor of Arts Bonitas blog, writing and compiling entries highlighting current news from Arts Bonita and member individuals and organizations; maintain a regular blog posting schedule.
Manage the organizations social media presence and strategy: creating and posting regular content, collaborating with staff to highlight special initiatives, and cultivating enhanced visibility and engagement opportunities.
Create and send regularly recurring email communications to increase engagement, including member e-newsletters.
Leverage Arts Bonitas communications channels to promote and increase visibility for articles, videos, and other content.
Collaborate with the membership team to highlight membership benefits through Arts Bonitas communications channels.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Develop and implement public relations strategies to enhance Arts Bonita's reputation and visibility.
Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage and promote Arts Bonita's programs and initiatives.
Draft press releases, media pitches, and other communication materials to effectively communicate Arts Bonita's message to external stakeholders.
Monitor media coverage and social media mentions, providing regular reports and analysis to inform future strategies.

PROGRAM MARKETING
Work with the Marketing Director to develop specific marketing strategies for all programs.
Execute marketing plans for Arts Bonitas programs to drive revenue and engagement, focusing on email and other digital marketing strategies and channels.
Manage website presence for all Arts Bonita programs; coordinate with information and digital asset manager on program website infrastructure.
Collaborate with programs, development, and other internal teams to develop program marketing messaging and coordinate marketing timelines.

DATA, STRATEGY, AND ANALYSIS
Manage organizational email and digital content calendar, collaborating across departments to balance messaging priorities.
Manage Arts Bonitas bulk email program, maintaining a segmented email list and using bulk email data to inform continued bulk email developments.
Track and analyze results of program and content marketing strategies to inform and refine future marketing efforts.
Collect and share regular website usage and performance statistics, collaborating with information and digital assets manager to track and analyze data.

QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability
Committed team player with outstanding cross-departmental collaboration skills
Strong follow-up and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects
An entrepreneurial spirit and a creative and positive approach to problem-solving
Willingness to work some weekends and weeknights to capture Arts Bonitas events and programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE
Bachelors degree or relevant experience required
Minimum of 2-3 years of communications and marketing experience, preferably in the arts, culture, and/or education
Strong knowledge of Microsoft software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
Proficiency with email marketing and social media required
Experience with digital media, including video creation and editing, preferred
Experience with Content Management System (CMS) preferred
Knowledge and appreciation of music, theater, or the arts are preferred

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