Marketing Specialist

Job Overview

Slam Academy is a Minneapolis-based music production school and community dedicated to empowering artists, producers, and creators at every level. We are looking for a creative and driven Marketing Specialist to join our team and help grow Slam Academy's brand, reach, and community presence.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who is passionate about music, creative content, and community building. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, love telling stories through digital media, and want to be part of a growing music education brand, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Slam Academy is hiring for a Part-Time Marketing Specialist, based in Minnesota with the ability to commute to our Minneapolis studios for content creation, brand meetings, and special events.

Address: 1121 Jackson St NE #142, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Hours: 25 hours per week, flexible scheduling, some evenings and weekends required.

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Duties Include:

• Executes Slam Academy’s marketing plan to increase student enrollment and brand awareness.
• Manages and maintains all social media accounts, ensuring consistent brand voice and regular content cadence on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Plans and executes email and text marketing campaigns, including list management.
• Assists with paid advertising campaigns as directed and approved by leadership.
• Coordinates promotional materials, photography, and multimedia content for courses and events.
• Collaborates with instructors, staff, and students to produce engaging multimedia content.
• Plans and promotes events such as open houses, workshops, and community engagement events.
• Collaborates with internal teams to align marketing campaigns with semester cycle changes and new course launches.
• Promotes Slam Academy programs through both external and internal communications, including communications on virtual communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of marketing, communication or related experience, preferably in a creative industry.
• Minimum 1 year of social media management experience.
• Must possess: Well-developed critical thinking skills and analytical abilities, and Time management, organizational, conflict resolution, and judgement skills.
• Proficiency in Search Engine Optimizing (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies preferred.
• Proficiency with email/text marketing platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of music education and music production is strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally for events, partnerships, and promotional activities as needed.
• Must have flexible availability for weekend or evening hours as directed.
• Must pass pre-employment background screening(s).

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Slam Academy exists to empower musicians, producers, and creators. What draws you to working in a music-focused environment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person