Manager, Special Events Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Special Events

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Special Events

STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

San Diego Padres Commitment:

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

Your role as a Manager, Special Events Marketing:

You will be focused on marketing and advertising events for the Special Events department at Petco Park, The Rady Shell and EVE via multiple channels including social media, email, web, print and more. You will work closely with Padres marketing to support key business initiatives.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Managing marketing campaigns in support of public events via social, web and other channels
• Manage social media accounts
• Creating and maintaining detailed social media and marketing calendars to ensure consistent and timely promotion
• Collaborating directly with the creative services team to develop promotional assets
• Working closely with clients to help market their events
• Managing PetcoParkEvents.com website
• Building brand affinity, driving event attendance, and generating revenue for Special Events department
• Collaborating with members of the Padres marketing team
• Preparing and creating venue marketing assets
• Managing photographers and videographers
• Managing client gifts
• Creating photo decks
• Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:

• Creative, self-motivated and collaborative with the ability to work independently
• Strategic thinker that can drive multiple, concurrent projects to completion
• Maintains a positive, results-oriented, proactive and entrepreneurial approach to departmental initiatives
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and general knowledge of basic office equipment including copier, laser printer, telephone, and computer
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
  
  
  

You will be required to meet the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, or education equivalent, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Communications, Business, or other closely related fields
• Minimum 3-5 years previous experience in related marketing and/or advertising roles; sports experience not necessary
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record, subject to review
• Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and extended hours as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
  
  
  

Pay and additional compensation:

Per the California pay transparency law, the base hourly range for this full-time position is $26.44 to $34.46. This position is also eligible for an incentive plan that is equal to or greater than the base annual salary, if goals are achieved. As a candidate for this position, your pay and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position.

In addition to the base pay, the Padres believe in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the offseason and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.