Marketing Coordinator| Donald L Tucker Civic Center

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

This position will work with the Director of Marketing to market the venue and events while creating and maintaining relationships with media and promotional partners. The Marketing Coordinator will assist in graphic design, advertising, interactive media, ticketing analysis, promotions, public relations and grassroots efforts for events as assigned.

This role will pay a hourly rate of $19 to $22.00.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Remove 9/28/2024

About the Venue:

The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center features a 12,500-seat arena, 34 luxury suites, 476 club seats, over 54,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibition space and an arena view restaurant, the Spotlight Grille. The arena is home to Florida State Mens and Womens basketball and is known for its electric atmosphere and fierce home court advantage. Not only a music and sports venue, the arena also is frequently used for trade shows, large catered functions, receptions, religious services, and classes. You can learn more about our venue at tuckerciviccenter.com.

Responsibilities:

Manage event day activities including but not limited to: pre-event or on-site promotions, meet and greets and media
Prepare written letter of agreements including negotiated terms
Assist the Director of Marketing with developing, maintaining and coordinating event and facility advertising programs, collateral material and opportunities
Assist Director of Marketing in preparation of monthly corporate marketing reports and participate in monthly conference calls with other Oak View Group entities
Prepare various reports on public relations progress, marketing efforts/results, ticketing analysis, demographics and economic trends, including event recaps
Assist the sales department in designing sales presentations and promotional content in support of sales initiatives
Manage day-to-day digital marketing program, including but not limited to: Facebook, X, Instagram, Google Analytics, etc.
Coordinate marketing efforts between promoters, artist management and local media
Assist with pitching stories, writing press releases, creating public relations events, and implementing media drops
Manage all grassroots efforts including poster & flyer distribution, community appearances and overall expansion of marketing campaigns to maximize event awareness and exposure
Generate new and creative ideas to attract new events/self-created events and to promote events when booked, including social media and food & beverage promotions
Update website, marquee and in-arena digital display systems
Manage database and email campaigns
Develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ticket sales, such as third party partnerships, and new media avenues
Recruit and assist managing student interns and/or part-time marketing staff and their assignments
Participate in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions
Perform graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effect and Premiere
Actively participate in and foster relationships with venue, community, and corporate groups to stay engaged with local events and promote collaboration opportunities
Interact with other Tucker Center departments when working on various projects

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred
Basic knowledge & interest in marketing and advertising functions
Intermediate to strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Basic understanding of branding concepts
Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.)
Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
One or more years of previous event or entertainment marketing experience preferred
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English language
Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assigned
Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.