Southern Utah University

Marketing Assistant

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Utah Shakespeare Festival Communications Department

Details:

  • Category: Work Study
  • Openings: One
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: December 22, 2025
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: 15-20 Hours per week
  • Wage: $12/hr
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Assistant to help promote the 2026 season. This part-time position is specifically for Southern Utah University students interested in gaining practical experience in arts marketing, content creation, and digital strategy. This role will assist the Communications team in promoting the 2026 season (our 65th anniversary), with a key focus on gathering, planning, and creating engaging digital content, especially video.

Position Details Duration: January 12 – April 30, 2026 Hours: 15–20 hours per week (weekdays preferred) Location: Festival Administration building on the campus of SUU

Compensation

Undergraduate Students: $12.00/hour Graduate Students: $14.00/hour

Responsibilities:

Projects will focus on digital content strategy and execution, and may include:

  • Social Media Management: Support the development of the 2026 season content calendar, the creation of unique, on-trend content for various platforms, and the management of audience engagement and analysis.
  • Content Creation and Videography: Planning, shooting, gathering, and editing content for social media.
  • Digital Design: Basic graphic design for social media posts using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Writing & Copywriting: Drafting compelling copy for marketing materials.
  • Project Management & Support: Maintain clear, organized project documentation and communication while utilizing reliable systems that support the team's goals.
  • Data analytics: Assist with analyzing digital campaign performance, and providing actionable insights to optimize strategy.
  • Campaign Support: Step in as needed to coordinate and assist with other marketing campaigns and projects.

Qualifications:

  • Strong Communication and Writing Skills: Develop clear, compelling, and brand-consistent digital content and marketing copy, ensuring all materials adhere to the Festival's established style and voice guidelines.
  • Proficiency in Videography/Video Editing: Demonstrated ability to capture and edit high-quality, short-form video for digital platforms (e.g., knowledge of basic editing software/apps).
  • Proficiency with Social Media Platforms: Experience creating and managing content with a demonstrated awareness of current platform trends and the ability to generate creative, unique content.
  • Familiarity with Design Tools: Experience with Canva or similar design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for Theatre and Arts Marketing: An interest in the mission and productions of the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
  • Work Ethic: Ability to meet deadlines, work independently on assigned tasks, and be a team player of the Communications team.
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