A rare opening for a Social Media Marketing Manager has surfaced in Red Bank. The Count Basie Center for the Arts is hiring for its Marketing Department.
This role suits candidates who love social platforms, storytelling, and live events. Creativity gets paired with strategy in this fast-moving nonprofit setting. Applications are open now through The Basie’s official careers page.
Program at a Glance
- Position: Social Media Marketing Manager
- Employer: Count Basie Center for the Arts
- Location: Red Bank, New Jersey, on a hybrid schedule with two remote days a week
- Salary Range: $58,000 to $65,000 annually
- Schedule: Full-time, exempt, with occasional nights and weekends
- See All of Our Job Openings: thebasie.org/jobs
About the Count Basie Center for the Arts
Founded in 1926, the Count Basie Center for the Arts serves New Jersey as a premier cultural destination. Two performance spaces operate under its umbrella, including the historic Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre and The Vogel. Basie Center Cinemas and the Turner Academy of the Arts also fall under the organization. More than a quarter million guests attend Basie Center events each year.
Thousands of students take part in its arts education programming as well. Community theatre company Phoenix Productions rounds out the organization’s growing footprint. Diversity and inclusion are embraced across the stage, the classroom, and the community.
Job Responsibilities
The Social Media Marketing Manager reports directly to the Marketing Director. Daily tasks center on organic and paid content across Meta platforms and TikTok. Experience with Google Ads is considered a plus for applicants. Recognizing content trends and conversion patterns also falls under this role.
Digital signage across the Basie Center campus needs regular management too. Member and patron mailing lists require consistent upkeep from this position. Segmented email campaigns, including event announcements and presale notices, get built and sent as part of the job. Open rates and database health get tracked closely throughout the year. Additional marketing duties get assigned as departmental needs shift. This variety keeps the role engaging for someone who enjoys wearing many hats.
Qualifications the Basie Center Is Seeking
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, media, or a related field is preferred. Music Industry and Arts Administration majors will also be considered for this position. Two years or more of relevant work experience is expected. Mailchimp experience stands out as a strong plus among applicants. Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads strengthens any application further. Strong writing skills matter throughout this role’s daily responsibilities.
A portfolio showing organic and paid content, especially self-shot video, should accompany applications. Comfort working across Mac and Windows systems is required as well. Candidates should bring a working knowledge of popular culture trends, past and present. Some nights and weekends, roughly ten percent of the schedule, should be expected.
Nonprofit, education, or entertainment sector experience helps but is not required. Training into the Basie Center’s unique environment is available for the right candidate. Above all, enthusiasm and a willingness to hustle matter most to the hiring team.
Compensation and Benefits
This position pays between $58,000 and $65,000 annually, depending on experience. Full-time, exempt status comes with a competitive benefits package attached. Paid time off covers personal days, sick time, and vacation. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are included in the package. Short and long-term disability coverage rounds out the insurance offerings.
A 401k retirement plan with company match is also available. A hybrid schedule allows remote work two days each week, giving staff added flexibility. Together, these benefits reflect a genuine investment in staff well-being.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through The Basie’s official careers page. No phone calls are accepted for this position, so online applications remain the only path forward. Ocean County and Monmouth County residents seeking creative, mission-driven work should consider this opportunity closely. This role offers a chance to shape how thousands of arts patrons experience the Basie Center each season. Candidates with a strong social media background are encouraged to apply soon. Nonprofit arts roles like this one tend to fill quickly.
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