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Marketing and Communications Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The Marketing and Communications Manager at TimeLine Theatre is responsible for executing marketing and sales strategies that drive ticket sales, build audience loyalty, and elevate the organization's visibility. This position oversees campaigns for individual productions and the season, as well as other programs and events. This role demands exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills; the ability to collaborate and manage projects across departments; and the creativity to implement persuasive campaigns that influence patron behavior and support organizational storytelling. All TimeLine employees are expected to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the organization’s core values and personnel policies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Marketing Campaign Execution: The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for implementing integrated marketing plans, including managing day-to-day calendars and budgets, the creation and distribution of marketing materials, and advertising and digital media campaigns, and ensuring brand consistency.
  • Content Creation & Digital Marketing: The Marketing and Communications Manager oversees campaign creative development, coordinating with freelance artists, vendors, and other collaborators. They also manage digital advertising campaigns; maintain website content and oversee social media and email marketing campaigns.
  • Audience Development: The Marketing and Communications Manager coordinates grassroots marketing efforts, audience development strategies, and influencer outreach in pursuit of expanding and deepening diversity of TimeLine's audience.
  • Sales Strategy & Analysis: The Marketing and Communications Manager monitors sales trends and campaign performance, adjusting tactics to achieve earned income goals. They produce sales and other relevant reports to guide strategic decisions.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaborations: The Marketing and Communications Manager works closely with other TimeLine colleagues on cross-departmental projects and institutional communications.

Please refer to the Job Description for a more complete discussion of duties:

https://timelinetheatre.com/app/uploads/TimeLine_JobDescription_MktgCommsManager_Final.pdf

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Required: 3–5 years of experience in marketing and communications, with demonstrated ability for planning, executing, and evaluating campaigns, including some leadership and decision-making authority; or equivalent education or training.
  • Preferred: Progressive experience in non-profit marketing and communications—ideally in theatre or the performing arts—with increasing leadership abilities and measurable impact on earned income or audience growth.
  • Additional Considerations: Candidates with relevant transferable skills from other sectors—such as entertainment, education, museums, or other mission-driven organizations—are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • $55,000—60,000 per year, based on skills, qualifications, and experience
  • Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; optional 403(b) retirement; and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, maternity/paternity/adoption, and holidays).

TO APPLY

Please email resume, cover letter, and references to hr@timelinetheatre.com with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Manager Application.” Your cover letter should include: describing your philosophy of audience development and how you would bring that to your work at TimeLine in this role; and sharing how you have used one of TimeLine’s core values (https://timelinetheatre.com/app/uploads/TLTC_VisionMissionValues.pdf) in a professional setting. This position will be open until filled.

Contact Info:
HR
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $55,000–60,000
Location: Chicago