Marketing Manager



Job Details

Marketing Manager
Employer

City of Hampton

Salary

$48,105.00 - $52,915.00 Annually

Location

Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

08653

Department

COLISEUM OPERATIONS

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Function

Are you a strategic and creative marketing professional with a passion for the arts and live entertainment? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to lead innovative marketing efforts for the Hampton Coliseum, The American Theatre, and The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive marketing strategies to drive revenue, increase public engagement, and elevate the visibility of our programming. You will craft and execute event-specific advertising plans, manage promotional budgets, and collaborate closely with venue leadership—all under the guidance of the Deputy Director, Coliseum. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the cultural heartbeat of Hampton.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations or a closely related field of study from an accredited college or university. 
  • Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in marketing and/or public relations.
  • Marketing for public assembly facilities hosting a wide range of entertainment events is preferred.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience implementing modern management methods by incorporating long-range planning techniques and exhibiting leadership skills.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
  • Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements
  • Experience in negotiating media buys, media placements, and preparing documents for invoicing and settlement.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include word, excel, databases, presentations and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of a variety of social media platforms and use of these platforms in a professional environment is required.
  • Knowledge of website content management software.
  • The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Click here for a complete job description.

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

  • Sentara Health Medical Insurance
  • OptumRx 
  • Delta Dental Insurance 
  • Anthem Blue View Vision 
  • FSA Reimbursement accounts
  • Standard:  Accident and Critical Illness
  • Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance 
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Virginia 529
  • Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
  • Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  • Other forms of leave include:
    • Maternity Leave
    • Parental Bonding Leave
    • Care for Sick Parent Leave
    • Birthday Leave 
    • Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Employee's birthday
     
  • A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.
     
  • Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

    Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.
  • Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
  • Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.
     
  • Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

    Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
  • Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or another closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have three (3) years of experience in marketing and/or public relations? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have 3 years of supervisory experience? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Which of the options below best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications?
  • Basic knowledge and proficiency
  • Moderate knowledge and proficiency
  • Expert knowledge and proficiency
05
Do you have experience in negotiating media buys, media placements and preparing documents for invoicing and settlement?
  • Yes
  • No
06
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  • Yes
  • No
07
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

* Required Question

Employer
City of Hampton
Phone
(757) 727-6407
Website
http://www.hampton.gov/hr
Address
22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Apply

OnlineApplication

Warning! You are using Internet Explorer 8. Some features of the Online Application are not fully supported in this version. Please upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer for optimal performance.

Loading ...