Barter Theatre’s Communications Manager is the lead copywriter and project manager for the
Marketing department. The ideal candidate will be an organized, focused self-starter with
excellent written and oral communication skills.
Objectives of this role

• Provide strong project management for marketing projects and initiatives.
• Serve as lead copywriter for the Marketing department and provide writing and editing

assistance to other departments

• Manage interdepartmental campaigns and initiatives while assuring crosscommunication between all stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring a strong, clear, consistent voice for all Barter communications whether

they be internal or external, traditional or digital marketing, or advancement.
Responsibilities

• Copywriting for advertising and print materials.
• Writing press releases, media invites, and compiling press packets for media outlets and

journalists.

• Maintaining press/media contact databases and coordinating interviews.
• Maintaining a detailed calendar of marketing events and deadlines within Asana (Task

Management Software).

• Coordinating print materials, and paid advertisements.
• Cross-training on Prospect 2 (Barter’s email automation system) in order to support

email campaigns cross-departmentally.

• Proofreading and copyediting support for other Barter Theatre departments.
• Updating the company Google Calendar when new meetings, trainings, and info

sessions are scheduled for the Marketing Team.

• Other duties may be assigned as needed to maintain on-demand coverage of all

company communications.
Qualifications

• 2-3 years marketing and/or copywriting experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and

successfully meet deadlines.

• Proficient in both Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite
• A desire to learn new systems and work collaboratively

Compensation

• The starting salary for the Communications Manager is $35k, plus a robust benefits

package including health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) with company match.
To apply, email cover letter, resume, and three references to
dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com