Marketing and Communications Manager

Date when the Listing is to expire
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05

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30

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2025

Organization Name
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Thomasville Center for the Arts

Organization Website
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www.thomasvillearts.org

Position Description / Other Info
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As a member of Thomasville Center for the Arts’ leadership team, the Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive and integrated marketing and communication strategy to support organizational priorities, drive public participation in programs and events, and strengthen awareness of the Center’s brand. Responsibilities: • Develops and implements a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy designed to keep the public informed about Center’s mission, programs, exhibits, festivals, events, opportunities, and accomplishments. • Develops and manages general marketing and communication production timelines, including print and digital materials. • Lead all areas of content generation and production across media platforms. • Serves as primary graphic designer and hires contracted designers as needed. • Develops and distributes e-newsletters, promotional e-blasts, and electronic communication. • Assists in creating and designing printed materials including newsletters, annual fund appeals, and other fundraising materials throughout the year. • Writes and/or edits and maintains the content of the Center’s website and other publications. • Manages social media presence for the Center, serving as the main point of contact for all social content and engagement. • Conducts all general media buying, ad placement, and advertising contracts. • Maintains media list and fosters relationships with local and regional media outlets. • Writes press releases, pitches stories, and arranges interviews to ensure coverage of general Center programs; serves as on-site contact for media at Center events. • Ensures that programs and events are on local community calendars and other arts-related schedules across the region and state. • Prepares annual marketing and communications plan and budget. • Maintains archive of promotional materials, advertising, photography, and other materials as needed. • Monitors, reviews and reports on all marketing activity and results. • Advises the Executive Director in making strategic decisions regarding the public advancement of the organization. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience in marketing, graphic design, or communications. • Basic knowledge of Meta Business Suite, HTML programming, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Illustrator or Photoshop. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong computer skills, especially relative to digital communication strategies and emerging technologies. • Strong design ability with an understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy. • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. • Experience in all aspects of developing and implementing marketing programs, customer and market research, and social media applications. • Excellent file management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exceptional writing and editing skills. • Strong working knowledge of graphic design and printing processes. • Background in print and digital publication design preferred. • Keen attention to detail with particular emphasis on communication and organization. Working Conditions & Physical Tasks: • Must have ability to communicate by voice via telephone, read and understand English, and generate written communication manually and using a computer. • Must have the ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, lift and move documents and supplies up to 25 lbs., and bend or reach to file and retrieve documents. • Must have ability to perform physical tasks associated with off-site meetings, media support at events, materials distribution and transport of signage. • Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle is required. • Occasional weekend and evening availability required. Benefits: Thomasville Center for the Arts provides company paid vision, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Additionally, the Center participates in a QSEHRA medical program, providing employees up to $300 per month to be used for eligible medical expenses, including health insurance premiums and co-pays. Compensation: Commensurate with experience. To apply, please submit a full application, resume, and letter of interest including salary requirement and available start date to bkreamer@thomasvillearts.org. The application is available online at www.thomasvillearts.org. Thomasville Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who contribute to the diversity of our organization are encouraged to apply.

Hiring Salary Range (Answer must be numerical)
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45000-52000

Apply via the following Email Address/URL*
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bkreamer@thomasvillearts.org