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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts · 2 days ago

Advertising Communications Assistant Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The Advertising Communications Assistant Manager will work closely with the Advertising Communications Manager to create and manage editorial content for various projects, oversee marketing email processes, and supervise team members.

Education

Responsibilities

Research, conceptualize, write, and edit substantive content in brand voice for print collateral ranging from subscription brochures and direct mail to institutional publications; marketing e-mails; radio commercials; web site copy; and other projects as required

Oversee the daily creation and review process for all marketing email projects that fall within their genre assignments (either developed by themselves, interns, and/or freelancers/contractors)—from build, visual asset selection/manipulation, and circulating for staff/stakeholder feedback to final file preparation and signoff—in order to meet continuous, demanding deadlines

Hire, train, and supervise the Copywriter/Coordinator(s), Advertising Communications Interns, and/or Advertising Communications Freelancers/Contractors on various projects and processes

Directly engage in creative strategy development for advertising communication efforts

Proactively seek out information and collaborate with marketing, design, programming, and web staff on content creation and management

Assist Advertising Design team in editing/closing advertisements that are routing for review

Manage and maintain editorial content on the web site and other digital entities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CopywritingContent Management SystemsCreative Strategy DevelopmentWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareGraphic ManipulationVideo ManipulationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in advertising, journalism, communications, English, or related field – with at least two years of professional experience in copywriting, editing, and proofing others' work as well as their own. Candidates must provide samples that demonstrate creativity, experience, and a passion for the written word

A proven creative thinker, able to strategize and develop compelling, clear, and concise messaging to reach targeted markets effectively and incite them to action

High level of detail, organization, and self-initiative with an ability to handle multiple assignments under the pressure of tight deadlines

Ability to shift between performance genres and projects quickly and efficiently, and re-prioritize as marketing needs change and materialize

Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills

Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software in a PC environment

A rock-solid knowledge of grammar, style, and spelling with an eagle eye for consistency and flow

Experience working with content management systems

An understanding of basic graphic and video manipulation, and how text and images work together to create powerful messages

Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided

Candidate must be willing to work onsite