Marketing & Communications Manager – Moody Center for the Arts at Rice Univer

Marketing & Communications Manager – Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University

Reports to : Executive Director, Moody Center for the ArtsJob Description :The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for implementing the communications strategy for the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University, ensuring that the artistic program, coursework and all arts-related activities are appropriately positioned, communicated and disseminated both internally and externally. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for managing marketing and communications across multiple platforms, including social media and the web.Communications PlanningWorking with the Executive Director and senior staff, develop and implement an annual communications plan for the Moody Center for the Arts, establishing specific targets and goals to position the Moody as a center for creativity and interdisciplinary arts activity.Provide regular updates regarding progress against those targets and goals to the Executive Director and the department of Public AffairsMarketing and External AffairsWrite and edit press releases, marketing materials and emails describing the arts programs at Rice for both online and offline outletsDraft, design and send monthly electronic newsletters to Rice Arts constituentsEstablish and maintain a database of constituents, both internal and external, to receive monthly newsletters and other electronic correspondence about the arts at RiceEnsure that all Rice Arts events are appropriately marketed, i.e., oversee the design and production of a range of collateral materials including posters and mailings and ensure that information is appropriately advertised, both internally and externallyManage the Moody’s annual marketing budgetSupervise a student intern interested in marketingWebsite and Social MediaEstablish, increase and maintain the Moody’s presence on social media, specifically Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramIn partnership with a national design firm, create and maintain an online Rice Arts Portal, working with arts departments across campus to ensure detailed information, images and articles are consistently generated and uploaded. The portal will include an accurate, up-to-date arts calendar managed by this positionCreate and maintain the Moody Center’s website, contributing to the design phase, then generating original content and editing content from others on an ongoing basisTogether with the Director of Rice Public Art, oversee and maintain the Public Art website and the James Turrell Skyspace websiteExhibitions and Programming SupportCoordinating with Exhibitions and Program Manager to ensure all information is accurate, write and edit exhibition information brochures for daily visitor useProvide staff presence at Moody Center events and programming, as neededPublic relationsHandle all inquiries from media and outside parties for information about the MoodySchedule tours and/or interviews with the Moody’s faculty, artists, and staff, as neededProactively research, contact and establish relationships with on- and off-campus partners, including the local museum district, to ensure that Rice Arts programs are widely communicatedSkills RequiredBachelor of Arts degree in marketing, communications, liberal arts, or related field3-5 years experience in a communications role, including creating and executing a comprehensive communications planOutstanding writing skills, including the ability to write compellingly about the arts, education and community engagementExtensive experience with web development and social mediaExperience managing third-party vendors such as branding, public relations and web design firmsAbility to think creatively and develop innovative approaches and communications strategiesA desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environmentA passion for the arts is desirableInterested applicants should apply online: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/17041

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