Marketing Specialist

Job Overview

Slam Academy is a Minneapolis-based music production school and community dedicated to empowering artists, producers, and creators at every level. We are looking for a creative and driven Marketing Specialist to join our team and help grow Slam Academy's brand, reach, and community presence.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who is passionate about music, creative content, and community building. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, love telling stories through digital media, and want to be part of a growing music education brand, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Slam Academy is hiring for a Part-Time Marketing Specialist, based in Minnesota with the ability to commute to our Minneapolis studios for content creation, brand meetings, and special events.

Address: 1121 Jackson St NE #142, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Hours: 25 hours per week, flexible scheduling, some evenings and weekends required.

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Duties Include:

Executes Slam Academy’s marketing plan to increase student enrollment and brand awareness.
Manages and maintains all social media accounts, ensuring consistent brand voice and regular content cadence on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Plans and executes email and text marketing campaigns, including list management.
Assists with paid advertising campaigns as directed and approved by leadership.
Coordinates promotional materials, photography, and multimedia content for courses and events.
Collaborates with instructors, staff, and students to produce engaging multimedia content.
Plans and promotes events such as open houses, workshops, and community engagement events.
Collaborates with internal teams to align marketing campaigns with semester cycle changes and new course launches.
Promotes Slam Academy programs through both external and internal communications, including communications on virtual communities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 2 years of marketing, communication or related experience, preferably in a creative industry.
Minimum 1 year of social media management experience.
Must possess: Well-developed critical thinking skills and analytical abilities, and Time management, organizational, conflict resolution, and judgement skills.
Proficiency in Search Engine Optimizing (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies preferred.
Proficiency with email/text marketing platforms preferred.
Working knowledge of music education and music production is strongly preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally for events, partnerships, and promotional activities as needed.
Must have flexible availability for weekend or evening hours as directed.
Must pass pre-employment background screening(s).

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Slam Academy exists to empower musicians, producers, and creators. What draws you to working in a music-focused environment?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required)

Work Location: In person