Senior Marketing Manager | Full-Time | Rupp Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

OVG has an excellent and immediate opening for a Senior Marketing Manager at Central Bank Center Rupp Arena the Lexington Opera House and CommonSpirit Health Stage in Lexington KY. Central Bank Center is a convention and event destination located in downtown Lexington. The convention center complex also includes the iconic Rupp Arena and the historic Lexington Opera House.

This role pays an annual salary of $60000-$70000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31 2025.

• Plan and execute effective marketing campaigns specific to each family show concert or sporting event to maximize attendance and ticket revenue
• This includes but is not limited to media planning negotiating buying promotion implementation publicity database marketing trade media allocation digital marketing campaign budgeting and settlement preparation
• Initiate develop and maintain relationships with national and local promoters and media partners
• Organize and communicate event marketing efforts and initiatives including but not limited to marketing material (admats digital assets etc.) distribution PR and media needs and ticketing promotions
• Serve as the on-site representative for designated events (e.g. duties may include serving as a venue PR representative media escorting sponsor and/or promotional partner implementation media partner implementation etc.)
• Manage and support the growth of the Marketing Assistant and Intern program
• Correspond with promoters and departments on day-to-day activity before and during the event
• Keeps manager and if appropriate others informed of progress and obstacles in a proactive manner

• Bachelors degree in business administration marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience in field
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
• Prior Sports and Entertainment Industry experience preferred
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Independent decision-making skills; ability and knowledge to apply judgement in resolving problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Must be well-versed in all major platforms and stay current on emerging trends and updates.
• Keen knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized resourceful quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift/push/pull carry or otherwise move up to 15 pounds
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented resourceful quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.