Oak View Group
Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.
Overview
This position will work with the Director of Sales and Marketing to market the venue and events while creating and maintaining relationships with media and promotional partners. The PT 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 an hourly wage of $14 to $15.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.
Responsibilities
Job Functions:
- Assist with event day marketing 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 Sales and Marketing with developing, maintaining and coordinating event and facility advertising programs, collateral material and opportunities
- Assist Director of Sales and Marketing in preparation of monthly corporate marketing reports and participate in monthly conference calls with other OVG entities
- Prepare various reports on public relations progress, marketing efforts/results, ticketing analysis, demographics and economic trends, including event recaps
- Manage day-to-day digital marketing program, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Analytics, Tik Tok, 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 & flier 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 and 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
- Interact with other Grand River Center departments when working on various projects
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s 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
- Understands the concept of branding
- Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Previous event or entertainment marketing experience a plus
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
- Flexible-must be available 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.
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO
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.