Theatre Communications Group
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

LaDonna Lane

DESCRIPTION

Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre, seeks a full-time Circulation & Sales Associate to join TCG’s Publications Department, responsible for AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, ARTSEARCH, TCG Books, and Advertising. This position will support the circulation of TCG publications and data.

About Theatre Communications Group

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is committed to modeling, promoting, and advancing anti-racist and anti-oppressive values to fulfill its mission to lead a just and thriving theatre ecology. Since its founding in 1961, TCG’s constituency has grown from a handful of groundbreaking theatres to over 800 Member Theatres and affiliate organizations and over 4,000 individual members; TCG advances a better world for theatre and a better world because of theatre. TCG offers its members networking and knowledge-building opportunities through research, communications, and events, including the TCG National Conference, one of the largest nationwide gatherings of theatre people; awards grants and scholarships to theatre companies and individual artists; advocates on the federal level; and through the Global Theater Initiative, TCG’s partnership with the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics, serves as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute. TCG is North America’s largest independent publisher of dramatic literature, with 19 Pulitzer Prizes for Drama on the TCG booklist. It also publishes the award-winning American Theatre magazine and ARTSEARCH®, the essential source for a career in the arts. In all its endeavors, TCG seeks to increase the organizational efficiency of its Member Theatres, cultivate and celebrate the artistic talent and achievements of the field, and promote a more extensive public understanding of and appreciation for the theatre. www.tcg.org.

What You Will be Doing

· Support with digital advertising sales and ARTSEARCH (50%)

· With the Director of Advertising, develop digital advertising offerings that can be sold to small to mid-size theatres as well as individual members

· With the Director of Advertising, implement digital advertising campaigns, including TCG Blasts (AT Weekly, Education Monthly, On the Scene, and the IM Wire); website ads (AT.org, ARTSEARCH pages, TCG Website and the TCG Circle); and podcast advertising

· Assist with list creation (research) and management for AMERICAN THEATRE magazine advertising prospects and follow up with those prospects

· Support with ARTSEARCH listings, including communicating with advertisers, posting listings, and invoicing

· Coordinate circulation and distribution of American Theatre magazine, and TCG Books, including but not limited to (30%)

· Act as liaison with magazine distributors and retailers to coordinate and maintain bulk order contracts

· Pursue TCG Books and American Theatre placement and sales at member theatres

· Oversee billing and fulfillment for American Theatre retail sales at The Drama Book Shop and The Understudy Books & Coffee

· Oversee in-house and off-site inventories for mailings, iMIS sales, and fulfillment

· Work directly with the Director of Publications and other TCG departments (including Membership and Marketing,) to implement strategies to target new customers, and take advantage of sales and revenue opportunities to increase individual membership and circulation of American Theatre magazine

· Support TCG Books Business Manager with shipping new titles to staff, board, designers, contributors, and relevant donors

· Work with the Director of Publishing and other team leaders to provide accurate vendor and consumer data as well as reporting and analysis of sales, marketing efforts, department activity, and other reports including but not limited to (15%)

· Serve as backup contact for iMIS & assist with database management

· Generate American Theatre circulation reports for each issue

· Build products for TCG Publications in iMIS and pull sales reports

· Renewal, expiration, billing, and promotional analysis reports

· Postage reports

· Work with the Business Office on weekly/monthly reconciliation, advanced processing, and order adjustments

· Other cross-departmental work as needed to support TCG (5%)

What You Need for this Role

The ideal candidate for this position should commit to TCG’s mission, core values; and its equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work within the workplace and in the field. They should be highly motivated and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and strong communication skills. We are seeking a self-starter with a service-oriented attitude and a passion for learning about the not-for-profit theatre field.

In addition to these qualities, we are seeking someone who has:

· An administrative background, with circulation marketing and/or data management experience

· Experience in customer service or membership (experience working in theatre and/or a service-oriented field is a plus).

· Intermediate experience with all Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of Google Drive, plus the ability to learn new systems and digital platforms with relative ease. Previous experience with CRM databases, report writing, and point-of-sale systems is preferred.

· Keen analytical skills and the ability to think critically and deliver recommendations based on metrics and data.

· Knowledge of budget preparation and execution.

· Have an interest in theatre, a sense of humor, a friendly disposition, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 and will include a comprehensive benefits package, medical, dental & vision, Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, two weeks of vacation time, and additional paid time off.

This position requires working one day per week from TCG’s office in NYC, and otherwise has the option of working from TCG’s office or remotely.

Other benefits include a collegial environment that encourages a healthy work-life balance, personal and professional development opportunities through Grow@TCG, free TCG books and monthly American Theatre magazines, and events for staff designed by TCG’s “fun committee” to foster a warm, inviting, and friendly office culture.

Staff members also participate in mandatory year-round ED&I, accessibility, and anti-racism training, as well as participating in various internal groups: TCG’s Culture Committee, LGBTQ+ TCG affinity space, BIPOC @ TCG affinity space, and Anti-Racist Learning and Action Affinity Space for White TCG Staff. How to Apply

Please include “Circulation & Sales Associate” in the subject line and email your resume and cover letter in a single attached .pdf file to [email protected]. All materials must be sent via email. No phone calls! We will respond only to those resumes in which we have an interest.

Application Deadline

All application materials must be received by October 19^th or until the position is filled. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, so applicants are encouraged to submit their materials before the deadline.

TCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our hiring process, as well as in all areas of our work. At TCG we believe that diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions reflect the broad diversity of the US and are vital assets that enrich the programs and services TCG provides for the theatre field. We respect the intersectionality of identities and are committed to EDI in all areas of our work and workplace. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming and non-binary, neuro-diverse, and people with disabilities to apply.

SALARY

$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

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