Marketing Associate

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANYPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking candidates for the full-time position ofMarketing Associate . Support sales analysis by viewing and interpreting metrics and reporting campaign results Research new advertising outlets to support our efforts to diversify our communication platforms and audiencesSingle Ticket, Membership and Other Promotional Support Provide assistance for various campaigns and promotions:Assist in the development and execution of promotional materials, with partner promotions, and at events Lead student ticket promotions Help ideate and execute community outreach initiatives through cultural partnerships and activations, including discount and asset distribution to increase New-to-File patrons and deepen member engagement Prepare and post social media assets and monitor social media activity as needed Build timelines; Coordinate needs with internal team and external vendors to meet deadlines Utilize Basecamp to project manage design requests Submit to the design team; route materials and compile edits; copywrite and editing assistance Create and track ticket vouchers and donations, etc. Support other efforts as programming, goals and needs as they developDigital Marketing Assist with the management of steppenwolf.org and execution of organization-wide email communications:Create, update and maintaining website content through Episerver (CMS); Support transition to new website Maintain the email communications calendar and the email platform (WordFly) Lead day-to-day execution of email communications, including building campaigns, route content for copy edits, deploy emails and analyze email performance Align emails with brand voice, aesthetic and grammar Use Tessitura (CRM) to create patron lists and reports Generate e-newsletters and remarketing messages (abandon carts) Build, route, deploy and report on patron surveys through WufooMaterial + Collateral Distro Ensure the organization and distribution of Steppenwolf marketing materials:Keep track of materials in lobby spaces and refilling as needed, installing on-site show posters, distribute materials to community Maintain departmental and institutional archives Manage select program stuffers and other collateral Monitor lobby spaces re signage and collateral orders/stocking, coordinate external material distribution and trackingCommunications Support Meet Public Relations needs:Assist with the preparation of Press Kits and help distribute press tickets and packets at performances and special events as needed Support on-site interviews and photoshoots for artists and staff Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: An interest in arts and culture An interest in and entry level experience with marketing/sales, including digital communications Self-starter with passion and curiosity for marketing, advertising & analytics Exceptional project executor, with strong project management and time management skills Detail-oriented and deadline-driven Fantastic collaborator and team player with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Experience and familiarity with the Chicago theatre community is a plus, but not required Compensation:Salary range: $39,500 to $42,950 with excellent benefit package for full time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Ventra transit benefit program, employee assistance program and 401(k) matching retirement program. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world.