Employment Opportunity

The College encourages and supports employees who seek to pursue internal positions and promotional opportunities. Current employees should apply online and contact the Office of Human Resources, if interested in applying for an open position.

Job Detail

Campus Location Boston Campus Working Title Communications Manager Description

HowlRound Theatre Commons’ Communications Manager creates and implements a communications strategy to advance awareness, engagement, and impact of our work to amplify progressive disruptive ideas about theatre and connect theatremakers worldwide. The Communications Manager reports to the Director of HowlRound.

Who we are:
We are a free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide that amplifies progressive, disruptive ideas about the art form and facilitates connection between diverse practitioners. We seek to democratize the arts by effectively modeling the transformative power of commons-based practice.

Primary Duties, Responsibilites, and Tasks

As the Communications Manager you will lead us in helping to engage our community more deeply and grow our increasingly global reach. You will help shape the trajectory of our work and the organization itself.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Education (including hardware, software, and equipment)

•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Theatre or equivalent experience.
•3-5 years of experience with 1-3 years in communications, public relations, media relations or similar career discipline.
•Understanding current media and PR strategies and trends.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to write for different audiences and channels.
•Ability to analyze reports, determine organizational needs, and propose feasible solutions to challenges.
•Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
•Working knowledge of and/or passion for the not-for-profit theatre and performance field.
•Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the theatre field.
•Experience with web content management systems (Drupal preferred), email marketing software (MailChimp preferred), Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), Google Analytics, and Google Ads.
•Experience using data to tell a story that can be communicated in an easily digestible and actionable way.
•Organized self-starter and self-directed, willing to be flexible, a positive attitude, and a willingness to adjust to a rapidly changing landscape and the possibility of unanticipated projects and demands.
•Able to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously and able to meet established deadlines.

Preferred/Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Education (including hardware, software, and equipment)

•Knowledge of the not-for-profit theatre sector and HowlRound’s place in the theatre landscape.
•Experience working in graphic design or art direction.
•Supervisory experience.

Required Prior Work Experience Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in this position, your resume, three references with email and phone contact information, and a professional writing sample.

This position has a starting salary of $60,560 and a comprehensive benefits package

Diversity Statement

Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

Union Non-Union Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Emerson College also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits Package

Information on Emerson College’s benefits package can be found here.

Classification Title Career IC Salary Grade 16 Classification Code C3 Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

•Develop and execute integrated marketing and communication strategies based on a shared understanding of HowlRound’s mission, vision, and values.
•Act as primary creative director and develop a content calendar for HowlRound’s social media channels; lead implementation.
•Develop and implement a digital media strategy and work plan, to include social media, web, and email, outlining measurable outcomes as part of an overall communications plan;
•Develop and manage HowlRound public relations: create media strategy in partnership with the Director; write, edit, draft press releases; create and maintain media list, monitor media coverage.
•Lead and craft donation strategy for individual giving appeals.
•Administer the organization’s email efforts (currently weekly and daily), including email list building and management, and develop new regular direct email strategies in line with HowlRound’s future goals.
•Maintain HowlRound digital assets, including photos, videos, articles, media coverage, and links;
•In partnership with the Cultural Strategist manage HowlRound’s CRM and expand its functional use in HowlRound’s day to day operations.
•Work with the Cultural Strategist to assess analytics and evaluate impacts of communications campaigns and adjust accordingly.
•Manage contractors for creation of HowlRound branded online and print pieces and oversee design as needed.
•Support communication and documentation of HowlRound in-person events.
•Partner with Emerson College Communications staff to increase awareness of HowlRound on campus.
•Manage HowlRound Fellow and direct their work.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number FY11/120982STFF Open Date Close Date Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. References

Optional Documents