Marketing Coordinator

Part Time (10-15hrs/week) | Based in NYC

Special Special is a creative studio and art production brand. Formerly an exhibition/retail space in New York, Special Special continues to curate and execute a variety of projects for the creative community around the world. We produce publications, in-house art editions, and collaborate with a wide range of artists and designers.

We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to establish and develop comprehensive brand awareness and design consumer-led marketing strategies to help build our presence across all channels. They will be involved in a wide range of exciting projects and work with our intimate and talented team of creatives in our daily operations. They will help develop and deliver integrated communication strategies, campaigns and e-commerce initiatives to fulfill brand and sales objectives. This role is both strategic, and executional. 

This includes but is not limited to:


Social Outreach and Engagement 

  • Develop strategies for optimizing e-commerce channels to drive awareness and sales across all platforms
  • Generate audience development initiatives, increase customer acquisition while fostering existing customer relationships and increase conversion on all platforms
  • Manage Email Marketing / CRM
  • Oversee Website and Shopify, manage back and front end and calibrate for optimal operation. 
  • Social Media Strategy and execution across all platforms 
  • Working cross-functionally with team, and delve into archives to develop visual assets for social media content and promotion
  • Social media copywriting according to the tone of the brand
  • Monitor analytics across social media and web, compiling detailed reports for managers and leadership 
  • Report monthly on best practices, benchmarks, analytics, and KPI's to leadership.
  • Press release write up, and press outreach specific to each project and promotion

Event Coordination

  • Coordinating and planning upcoming events for optimal ROI
  • Assist team with event planning details
  • Coordinate documentation or events
  • Post event archival work

Sales 

  • Publication distribution plan, strategize and create target outlet list, and execute outreach, and delivery 
  • Assist in management of shopify platform, info@ account replies and social media engagement / answering of DM’s
  • Assist the team with facilitation and management of consignment and wholesale orders 

Strategy

  • Identify new channels, partnerships and opportunities for project visibility and brand awareness 
  • Deliver a distinctive and authentic consumer experience through e-commerce, brand partnerships, and marketing initiatives 
  • Offer strategic input on future projects, product sales, and events

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience in a Marketing or Sales role
  • Sensitivity and awareness of art and design history, current trends, and recent developments/key players
  • Experience in e-commerce 
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience in proposing and managing budgets
  • Organized and detail oriented—the candidate should be a process builder, a calendar keeper, and a project manager at heart.
  • Self-starter, identifying and solving problems independently. 
  • Capable of designing their own work streams
  • Passionate about building a brand

 

To apply, please send a resumé and cover letter to jobs@specialspecial.com with 'Marketing Coordinator 2023' in subject line.