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Marketing Strategist - Bryce Jordan Center

Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA
Full Time
Mid Level
62k-90k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Bryce Jordan Center seeks a Marketing Strategist who is a digitally skilled, data-informed communicator responsible for driving audience engagement and ticket sales through targeted campaign execution, content creation, and market research. This position plays a central role in the Bryce Jordan Center's event marketing efforts, leveraging tools like Meta Ads Manager, TM1, and audience data to inform strategy, measure results, and enhance campaign effectiveness. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and collaborating with other senior leadership, the role involves independent work, tactical marketing execution across digital and traditional platforms, and co-supervision of marketing interns. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and brings a strong digital skillset and creative sensibility to a fast-paced live event environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement event-specific marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms, working closely with the Director of Marketing
  • Execute paid and organic social media campaigns using Meta Ads Manager and similar tools, optimizing reach and ROI
  • Analyze campaign data using platforms like TM1 and similar tools to refine audience targeting and creative direction
  • Monitor and report on campaign performance across social media, email, and web, and make real-time recommendations for improvement
  • Ensure all campaigns align with brand standards, accessibility requirements, and contractual/promotional obligations
  • Create engaging digital content (posts, graphics, short-form video) to promote events and support brand positioning
  • Adapt content for distribution across various platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Meta, X (Twitter), web, email, and signage
  • Capture and edit photo/video content at events and venue activations as needed
  • Develop content that reflects community storytelling and enhances fan connection to the BJC brand
  • Support content marketing initiatives, including concepting, copywriting, and editing
  • Use internal and external research tools to understand audience behaviors and market trends
  • Apply findings to shape marketing strategies and optimize campaign impact
  • Monitor emerging digital platforms and industry trends to recommend new tactics or tools that improve efficiency or effectiveness
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners (media, promoters, agencies) to align strategy
  • Co-supervise and mentor marketing interns, managing assignments, providing feedback, and supporting professional development
  • Support community-facing promotional opportunities, media coordination, and event-week marketing operations
  • Maintain timelines and deliverables for marketing campaigns, coordinating with vendors and partners as needed

Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, event marketing, or content creation
  • Proficiency in Meta Ads Manager, Canva, and email marketing tools
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s)
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in venue or live event setting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $61,800 - $89,600
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

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Penn State University is committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging. The university values individual uniqueness and fosters a culture of inclusion that supports equity initiatives, leverages the benefits of diversity, and provides opportunities for community engagement. It emphasizes a culture of belonging as a core strength and essential element of its teaching, research, and service missions.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 14, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary62k-90k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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