Marketing Manager | Full-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

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.

TheMarketing Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing efforts at the Plaza Theatre including: advertising media buying interactive media ticketing analysis social media promotions public relations and grassroots efforts while creating and maintaining relationships with media promotional partners and clients. The role will also build digital marketing campaigns including email and social strategy. The Marketing Manager reports directly to the venue Director of Marketing.

This role pays an annual salary of $75000-$80000

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 April 24 2026.

The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs California re-opened on December 1 2025 after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theatre hosts 120 events per year including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival Palm Springs Symphony Palm Springs Gay Mens Chorus Modern Men: Coachella Valley Mens Chorus Palm Springs Pops Orchestra Modernism Week Palm Springs Jazz Festival and many national touring acts. The theatre capacity is 700 seats.

• Develop maintain and coordinate event and facility advertising programs and opportunities
• Prepare clear and concise advertising/marketing/sponsorship inventory reports
• Implement and administer public relations model; plan organize and coordinate all public relations efforts for the facility and its events
• Manage social media sites on an on-going daily basis and engage in conversations across social channels with guests artists local media etc. while building followers and engagement
• Assist in creating basic venue graphics along with the Director of Marketing and vendors
• Monitor the venues website and make updates and edits as required
• Execute successful email campaigns including creation editing and pulling statistics
• Serve as on-site marketing department representative for designated events with duties including but not limited to: social media tasks serving as the venue PR representative media coordination and escorting house photographer coordination and escorting etc.
• Engage in pre-event advance conversations with promoters or artist media teams to prepare for all event marketing needs
• Coordinate purchase and prepare promotional items such as nightly brochures giveaways etc.
• Coordinate purchase and prepare gifts for artists promoters partners etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients co-workers part-time staff contractors patrons/public and municipal officials
• Work a flexible schedule including long nights early mornings weekends & holidays as needed
• Create and maintain detailed media budgets settlement documents and recap summaries for facility events
• Coordinate execute and participate in community events and outreach programs
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• 3-5 years of marketing experience preferably in a theatre convention center stadium arena or public assembly facility setting
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in marketing communications business or related field or equivalent career experience.
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications word processing and Internet
• Experience in digital creative programs such as Adobe Creative Suite Canva etc.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license
• Friendly can-do attitude and flexibility
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of events
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required by event.
• Ability to work extended periods of time both walking and/or standing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

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.