Venue Marketing Manager
The MRG Group
Vancouver, BC
Do you have a passion for music and experiences? Do you spend the majority of your spare time in a live crowd, discovering new music and devouring culture? Do you want to take your marketing experience, attention to detail, creativity, and relationships in the industry to the next level? If so, this might be the position for you!
The Role
The MRG Group is currently seeking a Venue Marketing Manager. The successful candidate will divide their time / focus between MRG's 3 Live Music Venues in BC, The Vogue Theatre (Vancouver), The Biltmore Cabaret (Vancouver) and the Capital Ballroom (Victoria).
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a marketing background to work in the music industry. The primary responsibilities will be a combination of marketing our rooms to the industry to generate bookings as well as marketing our programs / events to the public to capture the in venue experience and boost ticket sales.
Responsibilities:
- Website management
- Social media management
- Art direction / creative design
- Content creation & posting
- In venue activations / marketing initiatives
- Sponsorship acquisition & management
- Develop and manage digital marketing strategies & budgets
- Email marketing
- Develop and manage street promo initiatives, strategies and budgets
- Identify trending concepts / offerings for internal programming
- Industry outreach to attract tenants / promoters / programming partners
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Music lover / concert goer / club night goer
- Proficient in graphic design
- Proficient in web design software (webflow)
- Proficient with social media platforms (IG, TIKTOK, FB)
- Experience with Braze Mailchimp, Constant Contact or similar
- Strong copywriting skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Accountable and motivated (self-starter)
- Familiar with or strong aptitude to learn and utilize company tools (Asana, Slack, Notion)
- Video editing skills
Terms & Expectations
- 40 hours per week however due to the nature of the work schedule will fluctuate around events / task list
- Willing to work a mix of evening and day time hours including weekends
What's In It For You?
- Competitive starting salary.
- A generous vacation package which allows you to rest and rejuvenate throughout the year.
- Participation in the MRG Travel Ambassador Program.
- Employee discounts to our concerts/shows, at our hospitality venues.
- Career development opportunities with a company that encourages individuals to learn and grow.
The MRG Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace . We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any of the protected grounds mentioned under Human Rights Code such as race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. We encourage you to contact us at [email protected] if you require any accommodation in the recruitment process
Thank you for your interest in MRG. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WE CREATE POSITIVE SHAREABLE EXPERIENCES
The MRG Group is a leader in experience creation. In operation since 2008, The MRG Group has grown to become Canada's largest independent entertainment company, and through its ownership of 12 hospitality properties and 6 venues across Canada, the business is passionate about providing positive shareable experiences for its guests, 500+ employees, and partners.
In addition, The MRG Group owns and operates an events business, travel company, digital publication, and ticketing service AdmitONE. In 2021, the business expanded its presence into the US, signing its first venue deals with properties in New York and California later that year.
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