The Charleston Symphony (CSO) is seeking an energetic, creative candidate to serve as the organization’s multimedia designer, social media manager, and content creator. The successful applicant will be a hardworking and flexible team player who is poised to support the CSO’s strategic audience growth objectives and generating close to $2M in earned revenue. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this role is best suited for an individual with positive attitude, advanced design and layout skills, an aptitude for innovation and digital media, and is eager to make a difference in the nonprofit arts sector. While the CSO operates in a hybrid work environment, he/she must be available evenings and weekends, especially during the heart of our concert season (September-April).

Founded in 1936, the Charleston Symphony has grown into one of the largest full-time performing arts organizations in South Carolina. The CSO presents more than 150 concerts and educational activities every year, reaching more than 50,000 adults and students annually. Employing 36 full-time musicians, artistic personnel, and administrative staff, the Charleston Symphony’s mission is to inspire and engage our community through exceptional musical experiences and educational offerings.

YOUR IMPACT

• Supports all marketing and advertising efforts, including subscription renewal and acquisition campaigns, single ticket sales, and patron communications.
• Designs print and digital materials, producing exceptional collateral to include brochures, postcards, social media graphics, branded items, signage, and more.
• Executes a robust e-blast program to generate earned revenue and provide meaningful content to more than 20,000 subscribers.
• Manages and updates the Symphony’s social media accounts across multiple platforms.
• Creates captivating multimedia content to drive sales, awareness, and enhanced engagement.
• Advances the department’s increased digital advertising campaigns.
• Works cross-departmentally to support design needs and other external collateral, ensuring the Symphony’s brand is accurately represented.
• Staffs the marketing and merchandise table at Symphony performances and community events.
• Provides excellent customer service to CSO patrons and prospects.
• Supports the Director of Marketing in all areas as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Graphic Design, Arts Management, or related field).
• Minimum 2+ years digital marketing or visual design experience.
• Expertise managing social media accounts with demonstrated success growing audiences for business accounts (specifically Facebook and Instagram).
• Ability to create shorts, reels, promotional videos, and other visual media projects.
• Advanced layout and design skills with expertise using Adobe Creative Suite apps.
• Experience with digital advertising; knowledge of current and emerging trends.
• Experience with Mailchimp (or comparable email platform).
• Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent grammar and writing proficiencies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• A flexible team player who can work independently.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed during the CSO’s main season.
• A passion for the arts and an understanding of classical music is essential!

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work with nonprofits or in the performing arts sector is preferred.
• Experience with website management, specifically WordPress, is desirable.
• Fundamental knowledge of CRMs or patron databases.
• Experience using Asana or similar project management tool.
• Photography and/or video production.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates should submit a professional resume, cover letter, and design samples, either by filling out the form below or emailing amorrall@charlestonsymphony.org. Portfolios/design work should be submitted as an accompanying attachment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

While this position will remain open until filled, the suggested deadline to apply is July 31. The review process will start immediately. No calls please.

The Charleston Symphony offers a robust benefits package, 3-weeks PTO (plus bonus weeks in December and July), paid holidays, sick leave, and a 401(k) match.

The CSO strives to not only be recognized for both performance and presentation of the highest quality music, but also to engage and enrich people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts, and aim to provide culturally meaningful and relevant programming for our communities. The Charleston Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or another non-merit factor.