Events, Promotions and Ticketing Manager

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and organized planner to manage our Seven Days Tickets box office, as well as our own dynamic slate of events and promotions. Applicants should feel comfortable running the registration desk at the Vermont Tech Jam, schmoozing at a cocktail reception or creating an Instagram story for Burger Week. Organization and time management are also crucial — rolling deadlines for print publications and digital products drive an aggressive promotional cycle across our multiple media channels. Responsibilities for this full-time position include: • Planning, promoting and executing events large and small such as: Vermont Tech Jam, the Seven Daysies Party, the Spectacular Spectacular youth talent show and more • Conceptualizing strategic marketing plans for Seven Days events, promotions and ticketing • Recruiting local event promoters to use our free box office software, walking them through the process of selling tickets on the platform, coaching and providing basic tech support • Communicating with our audience and beyond using all the marketer’s tools including social media, newsletters, radio, tv, print and IRL conversations • Identifying strategic community partnerships to enhance our events and promotions; this includes working on events related to reader revenue and promoting local journalism • Working primarily out of our Burlington office If you are passionate about Vermont and inspired by the opportunity to help connect local businesses, event promoters and Seven Days readers, we want to hear from you!