Communications Manager

Barter Theatre’s Communications Manager is the lead copywriter and project manager for the Marketing department. The ideal candidate will be an organized, focused self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills. Objectives of this role Provide strong project management for marketing projects and initiatives. Serve as lead copywriter for the Marketing department and provide writing and editing assistance to other departments Manage interdepartmental campaigns and initiatives while assuring crosscommunication between all stakeholders. Assist in ensuring a strong, clear, consistent voice for all Barter communications whether they be internal or external, traditional or digital marketing, or advancement. Responsibilities Copywriting for advertising and print materials. Writing press releases, media invites, and compiling press packets for media outlets and journalists. Maintaining press/media contact databases and coordinating interviews. Maintaining a detailed calendar of marketing events and deadlines within Asana (Task Management Software). Coordinating print materials, and paid advertisements. Cross-training on Prospect 2 (Barter’s email automation system) in order to support email campaigns cross-departmentally. Proofreading and copyediting support for other Barter Theatre departments. Updating the company Google Calendar when new meetings, trainings, and info sessions are scheduled for the Marketing Team. Other duties may be assigned as needed to maintain on-demand coverage of all company communications. Qualifications 2-3 years marketing and/or copywriting experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and successfully meet deadlines. Proficient in both Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite A desire to learn new systems and work collaboratively Compensation The starting salary for the Communications Manager is $35k, plus a robust benefits package including health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) with company match. To apply, email cover letter, resume, and three references to dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com