Integrated Marketing Manager - Grand Prairie, United States - AEG

Description

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer

Position Summary:

The Integrated Marketing Manager (IMM) is responsible for all marketing assets, advertising, and promotions for shows within the region. This position will work in conjunction with artist managers, agents and marketing teams to develop effective integrated marketing plans that reach the correct demographic and target audiences for each show to drive conversions. The IMM will be in constant communication with talent buyers, local and central leadership in order to oversee execution of best practices across email, social, media buying, Customer Relationship Management, reporting, etc. This position will also be responsible for maintaining and tracking budgets to make sure funds are allocated correctly. This role will manage multiple budgets at once and place media that optimizes for right message, right time, right consumer to drive ticket sales. This role will be responsible for reporting on return on investment / return on advertising spending, understanding success metrics, and leveraging centralized tools where appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for development and execution of marketing and promotional plans for shows within the Southwest region.
• Collaborates with central marketing leadership and local talent buyers to plan the marketing spend and roll out long-term marketing initiatives.
• Generate and adhere to marketing budget. Book and account for all advertising and media ensuring funds are allocated to correct partners. Oversee advertising settlements for each show.
• Develop ad copy; implement ad schedules to appeal to a specific demographic and target customer.
• Oversee and evaluate show performance market-by-market, making adjustments to meet marketing strategy in changing market or competitive conditions.
• Manage Content Management System (CMS) which supports the publishing of web content as needed.
• Work with central digital media buying, partnerships, CRM and creative teams to develop digital marketing plans for targeted audiences, custom creative and impactful partnership activations.
• Build digital advertising plans and monitor daily to optimize campaigns for best performance to drive ticket sales.
• Supervise publicity, advance press interviews, secure and coordinate artist availability for promotions with management, label and public relations agencies.
• Collaborate with agencies and vendor partners like Ticketmaster and AXS on marketing opportunities for shows, emails, banners and promotions.
• Develop and pitch promotions to media outlets. Contact radio and schedule radio time and set up giveaways.
• Oversee creation of graphics for ecards, banners, posters, social media post, radio station needs and emails.
• May be responsible for other duties day of show including but not limited to overseeing house photographers, direct management of venue websites, live updates on social media day of show, escort media, coordinate meet and greets and guest list.
• Create email marketing campaigns and edit content to ensure a high open rates, CTR and conversions.
• Work with the Creative department to create unique assets and develop image for shows and venues.
• Compile relevant demographic data to marketing teams and talent buyers in order to drive the most profitable ticket sales and successful marketing campaigns.
• Ensure all flyers are printed and distributes properly for all shows weekly
• Conduct marketing research and compile businesses for promotions based on fan interest/demographics including influencers.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses for promotional opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level of: Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree (4-year) in Marketing/ Business Communications or a related field
• 5 years of related work experience
• Exceptional written, verbal and listing communication skills with a can do attitude
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of social media and online marketing initiatives and strategies
• Creative, detail-oriented person who can juggle multiple tasks
• Computer savvy with knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google AdWords, Rubicon, CMS, Photoshop
• Experience with media buying, executing digital media plans and omni-channel digital marketing
• Knowledge of programmatic media and real time bidding
• Experience working with email, mobile and digital marketing programs
• Knowledge of data analysis and budgeting.
• Must be detail orientated with a high standard for quality and able to multitask and manage multiple campaigns and projects at once.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and cultivate relationships
• Knowledge of music industry
• Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in Social Media
• Functional knowledge and/or personal experience with WordPress
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); and ability to learn required business systems
• Proficient in content marketing theory and application
• Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing
• Exhibits the ability to switch from the creative side of marketing to analytical side, ability to prove ideas are analytically sound
• Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Google +Local, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios
• Team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other employees when necessary (ie: content development, creation and editing of content, and online reputation management)
• Analytical in nature using data to drive decisions

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employees job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her/their normal description.