Marketing Manager - The Startup Workshop Production

The Startup Musical
Astoria, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

The Startup is an original contemporary musical exploring ambition, innovation, and human connection in the age of technology. We are assembling a collaborative, high-caliber creative/production team passionate about bringing new work to life. After a series of successful staged readings, the show is getting on its feet for a workshop production in Spring 2026.

Reporting to our Lead Producer, the Marketing Manager will lead promotion of The Startup workshop through digital and local outreach, social content strategy, and community engagement. This role will work closely with the Lead Producer and Brand Manager to ensure consistent messaging and campaign execution.

Duties include:

- Developing and managing digital marketing calendar
- Developing social media campaigns
- Attending intermittent rehearsals to take photos, videos, etc. for promotion
- Coordinating ticketing promotions and partnerships
- Overseeing email campaigns, ad placements, and analytics reporting
- Supporting press and outreach in tandem with PR Manager
- Run and manage our social media profiles including Instagram, Facebook (and potentially creating a TikTok)
- Managing marketing assistant

Qualifications:

- Background in performing-arts or entertainment marketing
- Familiarity with Canva, Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite preferred but not required
- Excellent copywriting and audience-engagement instincts

This is a great opportunity for an emerging performing arts marketer willing to learn and gain experience working on a new musical in development. The production schedule will be Feb 28-Apr 19, 2026, though we will likely get started on promotion sooner than that.

December 2025-February 2026: Initial meetings, strategy, development

February 28-March 21, 2026: Rehearsals (the Marketing Manager is invited to attend a couple of rehearsals to understand to create footage for promotion. Rehearsals will be in the evening).
March 23-27: Load in week.
March 28-29: TECH
March 31: Dress rehearsal
April 1-4: Preview performances
April 8-19: Run of show

Because this is a workshop production, we are working with a very tight budget and can offer a stipend of $300 for this role. Working hours are quite flexible, mostly remote, and we are happy to accommodate your schedule and other commitments/projects. The performances will take place at The Flea Theater, 20 Thomas St, New York, NY.

Interested applicants can submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject [MARKETING MANAGER SUBMISSION- THE STARTUP].

DURATION

THROUGH Apr 19, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

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