Outreach & Communications Manager

Date Posted: May 13, 2022
Application Deadline: May 31, 2022
Start Date: Jun 01, 2022

Hourly From: $25/hr To $30/hr
Province: Ontario
Region: Central Ontario
City: Toronto
Employee Benefits: N/A
Organization's Field/Discipline: Cultural Industries
Job's focus: Creative & Administrative
Job Type: Contract
Career Level: Middle management

Organization Description

Made With Pencil Crayons
MWPC is based in Toronto, Canada and we aim to present high quality experiences for festivals, theatres and venues around the world. From electronic dance parties to live bands to multimedia theatre experiences. Made With Pencil Crayons travels the globe showcasing the diverse and culturally rich talent Canada has to offer.

Job Description

Made With Pencil Crayons is a global entertainment company representing artists and producing events worldwide. We work with artists and professionals blending culture and contemporary music to create hybrid forms of music for a global audience. We are looking for a highly motivated Outreach and Communications manager with experience and a passion for communications and event and content marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop communication plans and social media ad campaign strategies
• Manage and coordinate the digital team to deploy communication plans and marketing campaigns for events and content releases
• Monitor posting schedule and ensure team is executing and on task
• Oversee social media ad accounts focusing on audience growth; implement ad schedule to appeal to a specific demographic and target audience
• Coordinate the creation of graphics, banners, posters, social media posts, and e-mails blasts
• Update and optimize digital platforms to increase the visibility of social content
• Continuously improve audience performance by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on that information

PROMOTIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for development and execution of marketing and promotional plans
• Preparing and distributing pitch letters, press releases, and media blasts to secure national and regional exposure for artists in print, TV, and online journalists, influencers, etc.
• Implement grassroots media and development campaigns for artists entering market place and/or in early career phase
• Develop additional marketing opportunities to increase ticket sales when needed.
• Keep up with current market and social media trends and develop new ideas and concepts for assets and promotions to market events and releases
• Strategize new ways to market shows and content to reach the correct audience
• Maintain up-to-date digital press clips for each artist
• Have knowledge of music and online music culture

 

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of related music industry experience
• 2 years experience managing a team
• Experience in or knowledge of the international music industry

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Able to work Independently and supervising others while meeting goals and deadlines
• Able to flourish in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

EXPERIENCE:

• Music: 3 years (required)
• Communicaitons: 3 years (required)

How to Apply:

Please sunmit your resume and cover letter via email to michael@madewithpencilcrayons.com with the subject line: Outreach & Communications Manager - Applicaiton