Director of Marketing

$38,500 - $60,000/Yr

Mississippi Tennis Association - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Jackson, MS

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About the position

The Director of Marketing for USTA Mississippi is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all marketing activities, including the development of marketing strategies, content creation, social media campaigns, and website management. This role also involves working on special events and providing marketing support to staff and local coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing strategies for the organization and all programs (tournaments, leagues, events).
• Manage social media accounts, including content creation and oversight.
• Maintain and update the organization's website, ensuring content is current.
• Serve as a marketing resource for staff, local coordinators, and tournament directors.
• Produce a monthly newsletter and write feature stories/human interest stories.
• Oversee the USTA Mississippi Awards process, including promotion and coordination of the Awards Luncheon.
• Develop and recruit corporate sponsorships and partnerships, fostering relationships with business partners.
• Coordinate the Annual Meeting awards function and assist with related events.
• Attend USTA Section and National calls and meetings to align marketing strategies with USTA National's guidelines.
• Promote tennis through various media outlets throughout the state.
• Assist with the association's championships, tournaments, and special events as assigned.

Requirements

• Marketing experience and related bachelor's degree preferred (but not required).
• Experience in content creation including graphics, photo editing, video production, and writing.
• Familiarity with website management preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in advertising, including social media ads and Google ads.
• Proficiency in various computer skills, including photo editing and Google Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Tennis experience and knowledge of USTA programs preferred.
• Experience with corporate sponsors preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $38,500 - $60,000 per year.