Marketing Manager

La Jolla Playhouse is seeking a Marketing Manager to join this renowned theatre company based in La Jolla, San Diego.

Working with the Marketing team under the guidance of the Associate Director of Marketing, the Marketing Manager will work on campaigns for our season of six mainstage shows each year, WOW Festival and other events and programs. The Marketing Manager oversees marketing campaigns and initiatives, including traditional and digital media, coordinating and trafficking marketing assets, supporting audience development initiatives and community outreach. The Marketing Manager will enjoy daily variety, a positive and supportive environment in a world-renowned creative organization, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a range of marketing campaigns, show and event-related projects and community outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate is able to work with accuracy and exemplary attention to detail in a busy environment. Someone with a high level of organization skills will prosper in this role. The role requires an ability to respond to requests swiftly and with flexibility, while not losing sight of deadlines and priorities. Great interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential. The role works closely with numerous departments, including Patron Services, Operations, Philanthropy, Learning and Engagement. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access and anti-racism work in the theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse is a place where artists and audiences come together to create what’s new and next in the American theatre, from Tony Award-winning productions, to imaginative programs for young audiences, to interactive experiences outside our theatre walls. Founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, the Playhouse is currently led by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, and Managing Director Debby Buchholz. The Playhouse is internationally renowned for the development of new works, including mounting 120 world premieres, commissioning 70 new works, and sending 36 productions to Broadway, garnering a total of 42 Tony Awards, as well as the 1993 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. These works include the Broadway hits Come From Away, Diana and Memphis, all directed by Ashley; The Who’s Tommy; Jersey Boys; the Pulitzer Prize-winning I Am My Own Wife; along with the current Broadway shows The Outsiders (2024 Tony Award winner for Best Musical), Redwood starring Idina Menzel, and off-Broadway’s Here There Are Blueberries.

La Jolla Playhouse is committed to diversity in all areas of our work, on and off stage. We lead with our values and encourage individuals with unique perspectives to apply.  La Jolla Playhouse is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Salary is $68,640 annually.
This is a full-time exempt position with benefits including health and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), free parking and complimentary tickets to Playhouse performances.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? If you think you could excel in this role, we encourage you to review the full job description and apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates with diverse experience and backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the online application portal to review the full job description and submit your materials. https://lajollaplayhouse.org/who-we-are/careers/