Marketing Assistant

Organizational Summary:
Playwrights Horizons is a writer’s theater dedicated to the support and development of
contemporary American playwrights, composers, and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.

Reports to:
Director of Marketing

Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant is an essential, execution-
focused team member dedicated to helping us articulate our mission and our programming to and across key internal and external audiences and stakeholders. This core function will be
accomplished through a variety of channels, including institutional publications and content
publishing, social media, e-mail, our website and more! This is a great opportunity for an
emerging marketing professional with exceptional attention to detail who is not afraid to take initiative within a fast-paced, congenial, and tight-knit marketing and communications team.
● Assist with overall department project management and task tracking, as well as
performing duties critical to creative and campaign project execution and delivery;
● In collaboration with the Directors of Marketing & Communications, administer and assist
with execution of the company’s content calendar for both social media posts (across
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and email blasts (deployed on a weekly basis);
● Monitor and report on the performance of PH’s online platforms including the website,
email, digital advertising, videos, social media, etc.;
● In collaboration with the Graphic Design Manager, manage the layout, editing, and
production process of company’s digital and printed performance program;
● In collaboration with the Director of Communications, manage the company’s website
content, build new pages as needed, and edit and provide the copy therein;
● Steward the online and print publication of content for our literary magazine, Almanac,
including communications with the artistic department and individual playwrights and
commissioned artists, as necessary;
● Layout and design all Productions in Print / Preview Editions for PH’s Stage to Page
bookshop. Oversee relationship with publisher, monitor inventory, track sales (historical
and current) and financials;
● Collect artist bios and work with external press agent to route, copy edit, and track the
progress of press releases and production program drafts through the organization;
● In concert with Audience Services Manager, administer all list trades and rentals, as well
as e-blast exchanges, through Audience 360, Enertex, and other methods;
● In partnership with the Audience Services Manager, compile complete and accurate data
from customers, ensuring quality data maintenance within Tessitura
● Track department expenses across multiple shows and campaigns, including credit card
reconciliation reporting;
● Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:
● Exemplary written and verbal communication
● An understanding of the value of using data to drive decisions in an arts environment
● Knowledge of social media channels; experience in Facebook Ads Manager is a plus
● Knowledge of Google Drive and its various programs (Docs, Sheets, etc)

Compensation:
Full time employee benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Accident
insurance, Paid Time Off, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b)
Retirement Plan, and more!
Salary: $45,000

Values Statement:
At Playwrights Horizons we believe that a broad spectrum of voices enriches the quality and
vitality of our work. Playwrights is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in its staffing and to equitable and inclusive practices. The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities.
The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume as pdf to Jobs@phnyc.org with the job title in the
subject line. No phone calls please.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:
● Exemplary written and verbal communication
● An understanding of the value of using data to drive decisions in an arts environment
● Knowledge of social media channels; experience in Facebook Ads Manager is a plus
● Knowledge of Google Drive and its various programs (Docs, Sheets, etc)