Media Coordinator

The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art we forge human connectionsbetween artist and attendee teacher and trainee friend and newcomer ones outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences identities races cultures and ideas are welcomed encouraged and heard.

Under the direction of the Media Relations Manager and in partnership with the Digital Media Manager and Advertising Manager the Media Coordinator is a nonexempt position that supports audience growth school enrollment and fundraising through Public Relations Traditional Advertising and Digital Media efforts. This role is a unique opportunity to gain experience across all media functions as a key member of a dynamic and collaborative Marketing team.

Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume in order to be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General

• Assist in executing digital media campaigns across platforms (social web email etc.)
• Monitor campaign performance and help prepare reports with key insights and analytics
• Stay uptodate with trends in media marketing and social platforms
• Provide administrative support to the media and marketing team as needed
• Collaborate with graphic designers copywriters and video editors to ideate and produce engaging media assets
• Assist with content brainstorming and writing copy for emails and the behindthescenes section of our website
• Assist in tracking media budgets vendor communications and ad placements
• Help to maintain digital asset management system
• Support providing onsite staffing at events and content shoots.
  

Social Media

• Support the drafting and scheduling of social media content
• Copywrite for organic posts
• Track Social Media sentiment
• Create Social Media Kits
• Research influencers and supporting growth of influencer strategy
• Create event briefs and supporting event execution
• Track results across all platforms
• Maintain archival tracker for social content

Advertising

• Help monitor radio and tv campaigns to make sure all spots are running at the right times and rates
• Follow up with advertising partners for campaign reports invoices proposals etc.
• Assist Advertising Manager with keeping up to date lists of media contacts media kits and events in the Boston area
• Support the Advertising Manager submitting ads when needed and responding to inbound emails
• Prepare physical marketing materials for pick up (posters tshirts etc.)
• Process and track invoices

Public Relations

• Support copywriting and proofreading as needed
• Research earned media opportunities and generate ideas for pitching
• Help maintain press trackers and media list
• Update and maintain organization style guide
• Support ticketing and tracking of press attendance
• Support overseeing the press inbox

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in a professional marketing environment or related project
• Experience leveraging social media and platforms for marketing purposes
• Competency in Microsoft office tools such as excel PowerPoint and Office365
• Ability to work independently and with a crossfunctional team to effectively handle multiple projects and stakeholders while driving toward deadlines
• Strong communications organization analytical and troubleshooting skills plus and attention to detail
• Eager to learn a variety of skills related to management of Media for an arts organization
• Selfstarter with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the Ballet with professionalism and diplomacy
• Interest in and working knowledge of ballet
• This is a hybrid role composed of both in person and remote work with the requirement of an inperson days as needed and a recurring team day on Tuesdays. Candidates must have reliable access to transportation for inoffice days and events around the city of Boston. Some weekends and evenings required throughout the year. Candidates must have dependable access to the internet in order to complete remote work or ability to work from 19 Clarendon Street MondayFriday.

BENEFITS

• BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
• BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) health and dependent care
• Employerpaid life and disability plans
• Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pretax and Roth options
• Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pretax payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
• Paid time off holidays vacation personal and sick days
• Free adult dance classes
• Complimentary tickets to Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)
• Hybrid work