Reports to:         Director of Administration, Marketing and Development
Posted On:         July 7, 2010

General Summary:         
The Cincinnati May Festival is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere and has recently been called “America’s Premier Choral Festival”.  The world-renowned May Festival Chorus is the core artistic element of the May Festival and also acts as the official chorus for the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops.  As a member of the May Festival management team, the Manager of Marketing and Communications is charged with promoting the image and activities of the Cincinnati May Festival locally, regionally and nationally in all the institution’s endeavors.  The Manager of Marketing & Communications is responsible for five major areas: communications and branding; publications; website and other electronic communications technology; media relations and community engagement.  This includes developing and implementing marketing and publicity campaigns for concerts as well as fundraising and promotional events, collaborative efforts with other institutions, press communications, and other work directly related to the business operations of the Cincinnati May Festival.

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement marketing and publicity strategies to promote May Festival concerts and related events to maximize attendance and public notice. Specific duties include:

• Utilize discretion and independent judgment to create brochures and other materials for direct     mail, e-marketing and advertising campaigns via all types of media.
  
  

• Write and prepare press materials and create written materials for publications for May Festival concerts and related events.
  
  
• Direct media placement and secure media sponsorships.
  
  
• Manage and direct all in-house photography and media clippings.
  
  
• Oversee and produce content for www.mayfestival.com.
  
  
• Develop and implement the overall strategy for community engagement activities.
  
  
• Evaluate strategies using independent judgment and recommend courses of action.
  
  
• Provide guidance and consultation to the President of the May Festival Friends and other volunteer project chairs on fundraising events including the annual fall fundraiser, Opening Night dinner, pre-concert dinners, post-concert receptions, Amen Party & annual volunteer membership meeting and other fundraising events.  Carry out major assignments directly related to these operations.
  
  
• Assist the Director of Administration, Marketing and Development in developing and executing strategies for all of the May Festival’s other fundraising activities including the annual fund campaign, sponsorships, government and foundation grants, Fine Arts Fund campaign and planned giving.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned. 
  
  

Skills required:
Strong written and verbal communications skills and a high degree of creativity, resourcefulness and energy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong experience in budget management.

Ability to manage projects independently and in a team.

Professional and outgoing demeanor necessary to successfully interact with volunteers and donors at all levels.

Knowledge of classical music, particularly choral and vocal music, is helpful.

Professional Background and Experience:
Minimum three years experience in Marketing, Public Relations or Arts Administration.
College degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Arts Administration, or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits: The May Festival/Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, parking and pension.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: E-mail resume and cover letter to Human Resources at: hr@mayfestival.com

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