The Mark Morris Dance Group’s Marketing Department seeks a creative individual with top-notch writing and communication skills, a passion for dance and music, a love of story-telling and working with a team, and a fastidious eye for detail. The department serves the full organization, encompassing the touring Dance Group, Dance Center, and School and will be an integral part of nurturing a patron-centric institutional culture as we prepare for audience development initiatives and celebrate the completion of a multi-year fundraising campaign and the company’s 40th anniversary in 2020. Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a full-time 40-hour per week position.

The successful candidate will join a community of dedicated arts professionals who are propelled by Mark Morris’ commitment to artistic excellence and access to the arts and the impact that arts have in connecting and engaging communities. In our daily work, we are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionately interested in exceeding past success. We collectively strive to foster an environment where we are present, accountable, and supportive.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Liaise with presenters’ PR department or publicist for each engagement - including coordinating interview schedules for Mark Morris, dancers, and musicians; generate pitch ideas
Keep organization’s main press kit updated and create individual press kits as needed for engagements, press initiatives, or events
Maintain Dropbox of marketing and press materials for presenters and press
Track and oversee the filing and distribution of press articles; generate press reports for Executive Management and Senior Staff
Work with marketing director and external publicist on PR strategy and coordinate the creation, review, and distribution of press releases

Manage distribution list of local press outlets - create content for press listings for self-presented Dance Group and Dance Center events, coordinate and manage listings
Work with Web & Social Media Manager to develop messaging and content for organization and presenter use.
Develop and maintain relationships with influencers both in and out of dance/performing arts to build the Mark Morris brand
Manage Mark Morris Dance Group blog – plan content to meet marketing goals for organization, write posts, coordinate guest writers, maintain publication calendar
Oversee email marketing, including writing content, maintaining planning calendar, and analyzing results of campaigns
Assist with maintenance of internal marketing communications calendar.
Assist with special projects - photo exhibits, Dance Center events, experiential marketing campaigns, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2-3 years’ experience in marketing and/or PR, preferably in the cultural sector
An understanding of marketing and public relations principles

Proficiency in at least Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency with email marketing software, such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or other
Familiarity with press software, such as Cision or Meltwater
An aesthetic eye and superb communication, writing, and proofing skills
Self-driven; able to multitask and meet deadlines
Experience with a performing arts organization and/or a background in or love of dance is a plus
Availability to work some late nights and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with experience
Benefits package includes: Employee Health and Life insurance covered 100%, Flexible Spending Plan, Voluntary vision and dental coverage, Pre-tax Commuter benefit and 403(b) retirement plans
Access to the Wellness Center (MMDG’s on-site exercise facility), free dance classes for you and your family (adults and kids), subsidized studio rental rates at the Dance Center

APPLICATIONS:

Resume outlining your education and experience
Writing sample – press release, pitch, blog post, etc.
Cover letter including salary requirement and three professional references           

References will not be contacted without your prior consent
Applications without a salary requirement may not be considered

Indicate Marketing and Communications Associate on the subject line of email
Applications in electronic format accepted at jobs@mmdg.org

Discalced, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Housed in the Mark Morris Dance Center, in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Group works daily to pursue excellence in artistry and education. Founded in 1980 by Mark Morris, the company includes 18–20 dancers and numerous musicians (from solo artists to orchestras and choirs) performing selections from its 150+ repertory, 45 full-time staff, and more than 100 part-time staff and teaching artists, all committed to bringing the best in performance and education to people in NYC and tour cities. The Mark Morris Dance Center is also home to The School, a Studio Rental program and a Wellness Center. The Dance Center provides 160 weekly classes serving 1,800 children ages 18 months – 18 years. The Adult Program serves approximately 700 students per week through a variety of classes, workshops, master classes, and intensives. MMDG’s Community Education Programs serve the greater New York City area working with NYC Department of Education public and charter schools and community centers that serve NYC Housing Authority, seniors, and special needs populations among others.