Marketing + Communication Manager

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for assisting in brand management and content distribution strategies, and managing the overall execution of the communications goals. This position also serves as the company’s internal media relations expert, and creates and executes content to increase the visibility of MPC’s programs, special events, and activities to its visitors and the community at large.

What you will be doing:

• Propose, draft, publish, and maintain Magnolia’s messaging campaigns across a variety of digital & print communication methods, collaborating with other teams at MPC to ensure both the content created and the method of delivery matches intent and the voice of the brand; develops and publishes both internal and external newsletters; develops and publishes press releases; responds to media and visitor requests as needed
• Bring Magnolia’s online presence to life through immersive and visual media campaigns: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media content calendar that elevates the brand, drives visitation, and engages with seasonal moments and appropriate trends; utilizes Hootsuite to maximize opportunities; contributes new ideas to enhance the organization’s social presence
• Work closely with Magnolia’s Marketing Consultants to research and co-create marketing plans and campaigns: identify trends and translate internal data into actionable marketing plan proposals and modifications to achieve the company’s goals; takes initiative to act upon these opportunities to achieve results
• Works closely with Magnolia’s Guest Operations and Sales teams with creating copy for internal initiatives, objectives, and software platforms

Requirements

• You are wildly passionate about creating lasting, positive impressions through visual and written storytelling, are positive and full of energy, and a wickedly creative problem-solver
• You’ve got 3-5+ years’ experience in Marketing, with (preferably) 3+ years’ experience working in Hospitality. Event Marketing experience is a plus!
• You have experience developing, posting, and managing content on various media outlets and social media accounts for a well-established company that engages viewers
• You understand that effective marketing and communication strategies involves a great deal of prioritizing and organization, so you’re great and drilling tasks down to the actions of what really matters and executing them
• You understand the importance of engagement through posting and/or delivering content online, so you’re attentive and quick to respond to comments/questions as appropriate

Benefits

Employee Benefits

• Magnolia realizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offers a generous amount of PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Happy Birthday.. off! If you are scheduled to work on your special day, you can request 8 hours of pay
• Magnolia contributes 80% of medical premiums for employee-only coverage and 40% to all other levels of coverage
• No cost $10,000 life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401K retirement plan matching at 4%
• If enrolled in our medical plan, access to covered MinuteClinic® and Teledoc® services are offered to you free or at a lower cost. Covered medical participants can also enjoy Peerfit (helps you stay active with monthly credits that can be redeemed for group fitness classes), Wellness tools (health assessment and online programs to help you meet your goals), Discount program (helps you save on health products and services), 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (helps in all aspects of life, from emotional well-being, legal and financial help), behavioral telehealth/virtual providers and services, no-cost diabetic meters and enhanced maternity program. Plan participants are also offered free, online will preparation with claimant support services and emergency travel assistance

Employee Discounts

• Experience our history, horticulture and nature with your loved ones! Employees can host their immediate family members (on non-scheduled working days) to Magnolia! This includes free admission to the gardens and to all tours. If immediate family members visit during an employee's scheduled working day, eligible family members are welcome to visit the gardens with free admission. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.
• Save 50% on all on-site venue rentals (includes standard fees), 40% off at our charming Gift Shop and meal discounts at our impeccable Peacock Cafe!
• Employees and their immediate family members can join Community Events for free!
• Enjoy discounted pricing for Magnolia's prime Special Events
• Earn your Reciprocal Admission Pass after your first 90 days! This gold pass allows you and one guest free admittance to over 40 participating attractions such as: SC Aquarium, SpiritLine Cruises, Charleston County Parks, Children's Museum of the Lowcountry and many more!
• Team Members are provided company branded uniform items at no cost!

Training & Development

• No-cost continuing education training for current licenses that benefit both you and MPC
• Limitless internal training and development opportunities!

Additional Perks

• It really pays! Referral bonus for an employee's referral that is hired and completes three months of service. $500 for full-time hires and $250 for part-time hires.
• Accept your own stainless steel Magnolia logoed bottle, perfect for preserving our environment and keeping your drinks hot or cold (up to 24 hours)
• 6mi of Biking and Walking Trails for you to use