Events and Marketing Coordinator

Job Overview

Do you like Texas, live music, BBQ, and experiential events? Are you passionate about hosting or learning how to host the perfect event – paying attention to every detail to make sure guests are entertained and have a memorable experience? If your answer is yes, Texas Monthly is looking to welcome a new addition to the events and marketing team. Candidates must be highly-organized, hardworking, detail-oriented, and willing to roll up their sleeves to support a dynamic and creative team. To be a successful member, the Events & Marketing Coordinator must be extremely organized and excel at multi-tasking and taking initiative to streamline and “own” projects from start to finish. Excellent communication skills and the ability to organize workloads and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment with fresh ideas and innovation is a must.

The History of the Texas Monthly Brand

Since 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, criminal justice, the environment, industry, and education. Often referred to as “the National Magazine of Texas,” Texas Monthly is known for smart, literary journalism and in-depth investigative reporting that illuminates issues of public policy and drives the discussion of what’s important in the Lone Star State. Additionally, Texas Monthly continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations across print, digital, and event experiences.

Texas Monthly offers a strong benefits package, including competitive health, dental, and life insurance.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support and assist with daily tasks and projects
• Assist with internal and external events and oversee select events from top to bottom (pre-event production; ticketing and website management; on-site logistics and execution; and post-event follow through)
• Manage execution of a variety of print, digital, social media, and direct mail merchandising programs
• Coordinate all online marketing department initiatives including content creation and sweepstakes fulfillment
• Assist with proofreading, fact-checking, light writing, and trafficking for content, as needed
• Manage and distribute promotional merchandise inventory
• Execute marketing mailings
• Recruit and supervise events and marketing interns

Successful candidate will possess the following skills/abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple individuals in a fast-paced environment
• Tech-savvy with a strong understanding of social media and current practices
• Work with a team as well as independently on various projects

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years’ experience in an events, marketing or sales role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (including Excel and PowerPoint) applications a must
• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and social media platforms preferred

Travel: Some overnight travel and evening and weekend event support required.

Education/Experience: College degree and one or more years administrative experience required.

Application Process: If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position we encourage you to apply. If you are interested in employment opportunities at Texas Monthly , please email a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED.

TEXAS MONTHLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Austin, TX 78701

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• administrative: 1 year
• Event Planning: 1 year
• marketing: 1 year