Director of Marketing

Director of Marketing - Orlando Pirates

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Director of Marketing Orlando Pirates - Manager Orlando · FL Ticket Marketing · Event Marketing · Marketing 3+months agoApply NowSave SaveShare this with someone ShareShare via EmailShare via FacebookShare via XShare via LinkedIn

Who We Are

The Orlando Pirates are a professional football team that competes in the Indoor Football League. Going into our 8th year as an organization, the Orlando Pirates have made multiple title game appearances and won the IFL Championship in 2021. The Orlando Pirates play during the spring/summer and are looking to add to full time support in their quest for another championship.

Position Overview

The Director of Marketing will be responsible for expanding the brand awareness of the Orlando Pirates throughout the Central Florida market. Additionally, you would be responsible for staffing the street team and marketing department with interns as business dictates. Lead generation for the sales department and relationship community partnership building are important in this role as well. The Orlando Pirates play their home games at the KIA Center in downtown Orlando, sharing their home venue with the Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears. A market rich in history and tradition with Arena Football, making selling the product a favorable proposition.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our graphic design team needs and help establish our overall creative campaigns.
• Assist with traditional and digital advertising schedules, content, and design.
• Develop fun and engaging campaigns, social media posts, email marketing, and content aimed at generating sales, driving traffic, lead generation, online visibility, and fan engagement.
• Work with CMO to develop, initiate and create our strategic marketing plan and maintain brand standards.
• Oversee external communications, including press releases, email marketing, and team broadcasts.
• Develop local market partnerships & develop barter agreements to help build brand awareness & drive revenue.
• Identify marketing trends and new technologies that help reach the organizations overall business objectives.
• Utilize SEO and social media strategies to attract new fans and enhance paid social.
• Work with ticket sales, corporate partnerships, and marketing teammates to market non-traditional assets and opportunities.
• Oversee community outreach & grass-roots marketing initiatives including Arthur the Pirate and Street Team.
• Order and distribute promotional items at marketing and community events.
• Conduct in-stadium and digital market research surveys to help understand fan behaviors.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by Senior Leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable taking the lead on various graphic design projects
• Proven leadership and managing a team
• Experience overseeing marketing efforts under a limited budget
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative and analytical thinker
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with a passion for the sports industry
• Professional image and demeanor
• Strong organization and time management skills; ability to multitask
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum of two+ years of marketing/sports experience

Job Questions

• How many years of Marketing experience do you have?
• Do you have experience creating multimedia graphics?
• What are some marketing ideas you would bring? (not including tv or radio advertisement)
• Are you able to capture and edit photo or video? If so which one? Both?

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