Marketing Coordinator jobs in Jamestown, NY

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The National Comedy Center, the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to

presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, is seeking a

Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

Based on comedy legend Lucille Ball's vision for her hometown to become a destination for the celebration of

comedy, the National Comedy Center's exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge

technology showcase the time-honed creative processes that have elevated comedy to an art form. Visitors

are educated, inspired and entertained by more than 50 immersive exhibits within the 37,000-square-foot

attraction, which takes them on an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the

latest viral memes. The non-profit National Comedy Center is located in Jamestown, NY.

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications and the Director of Marketing &

Communications, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator will support the marketing team by

developing content for key platforms, including social media, email newsletters and websites, and support

public relations initiatives, working with local and regional media. The Marketing and Communications

Coordinator will also create marketing promotional and collateral materials for use by internal stakeholders

and external partners, working collaboratively with in-house graphics team and external agencies and

vendor partners, and help draft press materials.

Prior experience should include digital and social media marketing and content creation. Strong writing,

editing and project management skills are required, along with a preference for some graphic design

capabilities and press release writing experience. The ideal candidate will also have some travel & tourism,

hospitality or attraction industry experience, and a passion for comedy, pop culture and the National

Comedy Center’s non-profit mission. Responsibilities include:

• Develop content for National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum social media platforms, working

• Help manage the National Comedy Center social media platforms on a day-to-day basis.

• Oversee day-to-day management of social media campaigns and ensure brand consistency.

• Analyze and report on the performance and effectiveness of social media and email campaigns

• Create actionable plans to both grow and maintain social media followers.

• Supervise all aspects of customer interaction with the organization via social media and online travel

• Create content for National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum websites.

• Assist in writing content for National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum e-newsletters and help

• Help develop and write promotional material to promote group tours, museum membership, retail

• Draft press releases, coordinate press outreach and media relations.

• Work closely with retail, group sales, programming and archives teams to support writing/content needs.

• Help facilitate retail and media promotions and partnerships to drive museum attendance.
  

Position requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or a related field,

• Passion for comedy, pop culture and the National Comedy Center’s non-profit mission.

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills crafting compelling content & messaging.

• Very comfortable using social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

• Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills.

• Enthusiastic, optimistic and innovative with a passion to succeed.

• Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• A team player that is not afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to help the team.

• Must be adaptable to pivot readily, both in job responsibilities, as well as in the work environment, and have

• Marketing and/or PR experience in travel/tourism, hospitality or attraction industry strongly preferred.

• Experience with web and digital marketing analytics tools and CRM systems preferred.

• Graphic design skills are a plus.

• Event marketing experience, entertainment industry marketing experience and/or non-profit marketing

This position is based on-site at the National Comedy in Jamestown, NY.

Apply by sending a cover letter and resumé to:

Rich Koerner

Human Resources Representative

rkoerner@trueleaders.net

Opened in August 2018 in Jamestown, New York, the National Comedy Center offers an unprecedented

visitor experience using state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create a true 21st

Century museum environment. It is a destination for national audiences of diverse constituencies— from

young students learning about legendary comedians for the very first time to devout comedy fans,

advanced researchers, and comedic artists themselves.

USA Today named the National Comedy Center the “Best New Museum” in the country; TIME magazine

named it one of its “World’s Greatest Places;” and People magazine called it one of its “100 Reasons to

Love America.” In 2021, the National Comedy Center was featured in The New York Times, on CBS Saturday

Morning, CBS Sunday Morning and on NBC’s TODAY Show, which called it “the Smithsonian of Comedy.”

The National Comedy Center also operates the nearby Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, which is dedicated

to honoring the lives and legacies of Ball and Arnaz, as well as the influence of their landmark Desilu

Studios. The Center presents its acclaimed Lucille Ball Comedy Festival each August, which, for over thirty

years, has showcased rising young comedians and comedy legends including Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart,

Lily Tomlin, John Mulaney, Amy Schumer, The Smothers Brothers, Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, Sebastian

Maniscalco, Trevor Noah, Ellen DeGeneres, Jim Gaffigan, Ray Romano, and Paula Poundstone.