What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Design/Marketing/Public Relations position at Aberdeen Community Theatre?
Summary:
Candidate will design creative promotional, branding and communication materials - both for online and printed media - for Aberdeen Community Theatre/Young People's Theatre/Capitol Cinema programming.
Reports To:
- Artistic/Managing Director
Duties:
- Maintain regular office hours
- Design production-related materials including but not limited to posters, social media posts, website content, production programs, on-screen images, tickets and passes, and t-shirt designs
- Design branding materials including but not limited to theater logos, cinema logos, show logos, letterhead, banners, etc.
- Design mailing materials including but not limited to postcards, fundraising appeal letters, thank you letters, subscriber letters, invitations, etc.; coordinate mailings, ensuring compliance with bulk mailing standards and processes
- Design the ACT MARQUEE monthly newsletter; coordinating distribution via bulk mail and online delivery
- Maintain and update mailing lists to reflect changes in name, address, etc.; ensuring accuracy and compliance with data management practices
- Regularly update and maintain the AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com and CapitolCinema.net websites with production/film information and content
- Design Capitol Theatre Improvement Campaign fundraising materials including brochures, signage and presentation images
- Produce "pre-roll" packages for Aberdeen Community Theatre, Capitol Cinema, outside display screens; includes video elements and regularly updated images
- Produce various online forms, including but not limited to RSVP forms, audition forms, questionnaires, etc.
- Operate within budgetary constraints
- Other duties as assigned
Skills:
- Appreciation and love of live theater – especially community theater
- Appreciation and love of film
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Ability to be a team player, both as a leader and a team member (lead, supervise, instruct volunteers; follow directions)
- Commitment to achieving high-quality, professional results through attention to detail and dedication.
- Superior communication/public relations skills
- Superior writing/proofreading skills
- Computer software proficiency:
- Adobe Creative Cloud Applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Canva
- Wix
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Offie: Word, Excel
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with related experience preferred
- Flexible schedule and ability to work some nights/weekends as needed
Salary/Benefits:
- Hourly salary DOE
- Optional 403(b) payroll deduction to retirement account
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation/sick leave after one year
- High potential for added responsibilities/job growth
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Can you work overtime if necessary?
Ability to Commute:
- Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Aberdeen, SD 57401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,000 - $35,000