Amdur Productions, Inc · 7 hours ago
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION MANAGER
Amdur Productions is a Chicago-area art festival and event production company seeking a high-energy, arts-loving professional to join our team. This role plays a key part in promoting events, communicating with artists and the public, and building attendance and art sales.
ArtEvent ManagementMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Develop and post content including sizzle reels, raffles, award winners, event recaps, Facebook events, and live posting during events
Share event information with relevant Facebook groups, and create paid online advertising for each festival, coordinating with graphics provided by the Graphic Designer
Answer office phone, manage voicemail, and monitor general information email
Create and distribute e-blasts to our festival attendees, including monthly newsletters, Tuesday festival previews, Friday Forecast, Save-the-Date announcements, and “Tickets on Sale” campaigns
Create and distribute e-blasts for our artist community, including calls for artists, application and registration information, boot camp info & artist newsletters
Adapt press releases as needed
Organize artists and artwork for media coverage on the news
Attend news stations for production when required
Send event information to chambers of commerce and municipalities
Create and maintain a media book for PR and graphic design
Develop ticket sales campaigns for the Gold Coast Art Fair, indoor shows and other events as needed
Coordinate with printers for marketing collateral, including posters, signs, and gift cards
Prepare and distribute festival posters
Prepare artist credentials
Update our homepage, blog posts, sliders, logos and event information, including the Artist Exchange
Take photos and videos at festivals
Capture booth images for artists
Live post from events and edit B-roll footage
Manage gift card reimbursements and poster giveaways
Coordinate on-site marketing efforts with sponsorship manager
Qualification
Required
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (required)
Knowledge of Google Suite, WordPress, and MailChimp (or willingness to learn)
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-driven environment
Preferred
Experience in event planning or production preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance