Communications Director Position - Part Time

Job Responsibilities

Website

• Update the TTB website content regularly with current events, school schedule, etc
  • Write original web content
• Maintain WordPress back-end, periodically updating the theme as well as plugins, etc
• Troubleshoot any issues that occur with WordPress, the domain, or the server

Social Media

• Maintain TTB’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Schedule posts on a monthly basis with time for staff to review content
• Periodically photograph and record events and rehearsals for social media
• Design graphics advertising events and performances, to be posted on social media channels
• Promptly respond to direct messages sent to TTB social media accounts

Email Marketing

• Write and design monthly email newsletters using Mailchimp
• Periodically write and design targeted email marketing campaigns advertising performances and fundraisers

Press

• Write press releases for each of TTB’s major productions throughout the year, as well as other major occurrences (grants, awards, events, etc)
• Occasionally proofread grants, programs, and other documents for staff members

Admin/ Miscellaneous

• Prepare monthly communications reports outlining the success of marketing efforts, to be reviewed by the TTB Board of Directors
  • Consists of analytics gleaned from Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp
• Create registration forms and landing pages for events using Constant Contact
• Post events and productions on regional calendars
  • Including TallahasseeArts.org, The Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee Magazine, etc

Skills and Requirements

Core Requirements

• Excellent writing skills
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress, Squarespace, etc) and/or basic web development skills (HTML, CSS)
• Ability to learn new skills and solve problems independently
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Experience with the dance industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to katie@tallahasseeballet.org. Writing samples and online portfolios are also encouraged.