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Marketing Manager

Bard College

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
65k-69k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Bard Graduate Center is a graduate research institute in New York City dedicated to the study of the cultural history of the material world. The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Design team to manage website content, marketing and communications plans, digital and social media advertising, media relations, project management, and department administration. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early career marketing professional interested in museums, arts, cultural organizations, or higher education to develop a broad range of marketing skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine web goals and content strategy with BGC department heads and the Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Liaise with the contract web developer on new website features
  • Make daily content updates via Directus, BGC's CMS
  • Troubleshoot bugs in coordination with the web developer
  • Manage the institution's standalone WordPress site for academic journals and BigCommerce store site for publications sales
  • Participate in regular meetings with departments to ensure web content is current and provide analytics
  • Develop BGC's social media strategy on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Create and publish content on a regular schedule
  • Track and analyze social media metrics
  • Coordinate social media advertising campaigns
  • Support BGC's PR efforts by sourcing assets and attending PR meetings and press previews
  • Maintain a log of all BGC-related press clippings
  • Spearhead email marketing campaigns and manage HTML email templates
  • Maintain contact lists in Mailchimp and perform routine maintenance
  • Collaborate with the Design department to develop and traffic digital ads
  • Manage marketing partnerships and promotions
  • Maintain positive relationships with outside vendors
  • Coordinate promotional photo and video shoots
  • Track budgets and process invoices
  • Oversee student workers
  • Serve as a point of contact with Visitor Services
  • Attend scheduled programs such as exhibition openings, seminars, and fundraising events

Requirements

  • Experience with WordPress and/or other CMS platforms
  • Experience with Mailchimp or other email platforms
  • Knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Prior marketing and social media experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Photoshop
  • Highly detail oriented
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and independently manage projects
  • Outstanding work ethic
  • Successful collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Ambitious and self-directed working style
  • A professional, friendly, and collaborative disposition
  • Capacity to keep calm under pressure and deadlines

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in arts or humanities
  • Interest in the arts or art history
  • Previous experience in a museum or gallery setting
  • Experience with project management software such as Basecamp

Qualifications

  • Experience with WordPress and/or other CMS platforms
  • Experience with Mailchimp or other email platform
  • Knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Prior marketing and social media experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Photoshop

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $65,000 - $69,000+
  • Generous benefits package

Working at Bard College

Bard College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities. The organization values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to it.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary65k-69k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Bard College

Website

bard.edu

Location

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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