Communication and Marketing Coordinator (m/f/d)
Manifesta 16 Ruhr gGmbH
KP_3434
Bewerbungsfrist: 27.04.2025
Ihre Ansprechperson:
Annika Meyburg
meyburg@kulturexperten.de
+49 201 822 891 62
Sparte: Kunstschau, Festival
Anschrift:
Kronprinzenstraße 35
45128 Essen
The non-profit Manifesta 16 Ruhr gGmbH, whose shareholders are the Regional Association Ruhr/Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR) and the International Foundation Manifesta, is the organisation that was founded to realise Manifesta 16.
Manifesta is seeking to appoint for a limited period, until 31.12.2026, and starting at the latest on the 1st of July (preferably earlier) at the work location Essen a
Communication and Marketing Coordinator (m/f/d)
Renumeration Group EG 11 TV-L | full-time
Core tasks and responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute, with the Head of Marketing and Communications and Communications Coordinator from the International Foundation Manifesta, a holistic Marketing and Communications strategy for the Manifesta 16 Ruhr, including digital and traditional marketing, cross-marketing, and internal and external communications (including development and maintenance of the manifesta16.org website, communication tools, press, etc.)
- Develop content and conduct the digital communication (website, newsletter, social media) for local and international audiences which strengthens Manifesta’s mission
- Coordinate the relation management, budgeting and execution of the Manifesta 16 outdoor campaign
- Coordinate marketing events and activities in the region and across Germany
- Work with designers and suppliers to prepare and produce all communication materials using the Manifesta 16 Ruhr visual identity, including digital and printed materials (as ads, brochures, flyers, posters and t-shirts)
- Work with the Head of Communications, international and local Press Officers, to strengthen media relations including liaising with journalists and organise press conferences and press trips
- Collaborate with the Audience Development Coordinator to execute cross marketing actions which engage a variety of target audiences
- Support the Head of Communication with administrative, relationship and financial management
- Academic degree comparable to a bachelor's degree level, preferably in the field of Marketing Management, Cultural Management or Communication Science or comparable experience
- At least 5 years of experience in communication and marketing preferably in an international context, including proven commercial experience.
- Experience in communication of largescale cultural events.
- A large local and national network of cultural actors and media and marketing stakeholders, as well as local creatives, photographers and videographers
- Strong knowledge of local and international marketing channels, analogue and digital.
- Social media management and content creation experience.
- Knowledge of and experience in copywriting.
- Team player, with leadership abilities while able to work with direction from management.
- Ability to work well under pressure and according to deadlines.
- Experienced in preparing, and monitoring budgets, as well as working with public administrative and financial processes, such as public procurement
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with key stakeholder groups at all levels.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and German.
- Strong technical skills including: Microsoft Office, Dropbox; WordPress CMS; CRM programmes such as Mailchimp and Salesforce. Experience with design tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and ability to travel.
- Awareness and sensitivity to different social and cultural contexts.
- Typology of contract: Fixed-term employment contract (start at latest July 2025 until 31.12.2026)
- Full-time | TV-L EG 11
Diversity and inclusion are firmly anchored in Manifesta's corporate culture. Therefore, all applications are welcomed regardless of gender, age, disability, religion/belief, ethnic origin, or sexual identity.
Please submit your application in English by the 27th of April 2025. Include detailed application documents (letter of motivation and CV) in a PDF file (max 10MB) and name it as follows:
KP_3434_your surname_Application
Bitte bewerben Sie sich bis zum 27.04.2025. Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen mit Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung fassen Sie dazu in einer PDF-Datei (max. 10 MB) zusammen und benennen diese folgendermaßen:
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