Digital Content & Social Media Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Digital Content & Social Media Assistant supports Mount Baker Theatre’s mission by assisting in the execution of digital marketing and audience communications initiatives across email, website, social media, and online event platforms. This role executes and adapts content based on direction from the Marketing Director, ensuring that MBT’s digital messaging reflects the organization’s brand voice, enhances patron engagement, and supports ticket sales and community outreach. The position supports MBT’s brand consistency, enhances patron engagement, and contributes to clear and timely communications that support ticket sales and community outreach.

This is a temporary role to support increased marketing activity surrounding MBT’s upcoming centennial season.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and manage organic social media content across MBT’s channels, ensuring alignment with promotional priorities and a consistent brand voice.
• Capture photo and video content for marketing use, including filming at events, in-office, or on location as needed.
• Edit video content—primarily short-form—for use across social media and digital platforms, maintaining MBT’s visual identity and brand standards.
• Assist in developing engaging social media content by repurposing existing marketing materials (email campaigns, show assets, etc.) into platform-appropriate formats.
• Create Facebook events for MBT shows, ensuring event details are accurate, complete, and consistent with MBT branding.
• Post upcoming MBT Presents shows and events to online event calendars, arts listings, and community platforms to increase visibility.
• Support the coordination and organization of postering efforts, including maintaining a list of upcoming poster needs and timelines.
• Assist with determining poster quantities, print timing, and distribution needs for MBT Presents shows and rentals.
• Coordinate where and when posters are distributed, ensuring timely and strategic placement in the community.
• Assist with proofreading and quality control for marketing emails and digital communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to MBT brand standards.
• Assist with updating website copy and event information as needed, ensuring timely and accurate public-facing information.
• Work efficiently from a queue of assigned projects, managing time effectively across multiple deadlines.

Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Director, including general assistance in outreach, strategy, and success initiatives, while contributing to the collaborative environment of the Marketing Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content creation preferred, but not required.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (WordFly, Mailchimp, or similar preferred).
• Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Experience scheduling and managing content through social media scheduling platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout, Meta Business Suite, or similar).
• Experience capturing and editing video content for social media, including short-form video.
• Proficiency with video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar) preferred.
• Experience with spreadsheet tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Smartsheets.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign or other layout/design software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong appreciation for consistency and brand standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a hybrid temporary per diem position averaging approximately 19 hours per week. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weekly schedule and working hours will be finalized with the Marketing Director. Must be local to Bellingham and available for occasional on-site event coverage.

Please submit the following materials via email to lorin.ogrady@mountbakertheatre.com with the subject line “Digital Content & Social Media Assistant.”

• Resume: Outlining relevant professional experience.
• Optional Cover Letter: Describing your interest in the position and experience in marketing.
• Optional Portfolio: Examples of your work.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellingham, WA 98225