What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Manager position at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Inc.?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Digital Content Manager is a creative storyteller with a passion for inspiring audiences through digital media, generating engagement and ticket sales for Milwaukee Rep’s live theater productions and inclusive programming. Successful candidates will display a versatile skill set across a variety of mediums, as well as a resourceful and human-centric approach to content creation.
This role functions as a key member of the Milwaukee Rep marketing team, activating audiences through compelling eblasts, social media posts and campaigns, blog articles, website content and digital displays. Additionally, with the launch of the new $80 million Associated Bank Theater Center on the horizon for Fall 2025, you will have the opportunity to help craft how we share our story with our community at this extraordinarily critical juncture in the organization’s 72 year history.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Develop, manage and distribute engaging online content, including writing, editing and creating visual assets for social media, website, blog, email newsletters and digital displays.
- Maintain and implement an editorial calendar for consistent, timely messaging and content delivery across platforms.
- Lead all aspects of the organization’s social media presence, including content and reporting.
- Lead as writer and designer for MKE REP’s robust, segmented eblast campaigns.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of external digital communication strategies.
- In-house graphic design for digital platforms and campaigns.
- Represent Milwaukee Rep at live events and curate digital presence.
- Provide digital support for other departments, as assigned.
- Align communication style to Milwaukee Rep brand standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Top applicants will stand out if they:
- Have a talent for crafting compelling stories that resonate with diverse communities and meet marketing goals.
- Excel in digital storytelling, using social media and digital platforms to connect with audiences.
- Display a versatile skill set in a combination of areas: graphic design and layout, photography, creative writing, eblast and social media content and best practices.
- Thrive in a collaborative and detailed oriented environment.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
Experience and Knowledge:
- Enthusiasm for live theater and/or the performing arts.
- Experience in communications, marketing, graphic design and related fields.
- A strong background in writing for multiple digital mediums.
- An understanding of basic HTML and web design principles.
- Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, website CMS and email clients such as Wordfly.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience working in a non-profit and/or performing arts environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Sales, or the performing arts.
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekends.
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:
- Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues.
- Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary.
- Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment.
- Are able to accept and incorporate feedback.
- Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
- Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community.
Salary : $48,000 - $50,000
