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About THE rAVe Agency

THE rAVe Agency is a pioneering force in the audiovisual (AV) industry, offering innovative marketing, production, and content solutions. We are committed to delivering exceptional client experiences and supporting the success of our sponsors and partners.

Your Role

The Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of marketing and public relations activities across THE rAVe Agency's brands, platforms, clients and events. This role works closely with the marketing and PR teams to support social media, email marketing, digital advertising and event-related initiatives. The coordinator is responsible for assigned campaigns and accounts, identifying opportunities, resolving routine execution challenges and recommending adjustments.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator and eager to build a career in marketing and communications within a fast-paced agency environment.

This is a hybrid position, with work performed in person in Chapel Hill, NC or Austin, TX.

What You'll Do

• Develops and manages day-to-day social media planning, posting, scheduling and engagement.
• Creates email marketing, social media copy and other digital marketing copy.
• Monitors industry news, social media and digital channels to stay informed of relevant news, trends and brand mentions, presenting ideas and recommendations to leadership
• Drafts press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and promotional content.
• Coordinates press release distribution and media outreach to relevant target audience.
• Develops outreach strategies and release distribution cadence while continuously building and maintaining media lists and contact databases.
• Researches relevant journalists, publications, podcasts and other media opportunities.
• Evaluates media coverage and compiles results for internal and client reporting.
• Researches relevant award submissions, editorial opportunities and other PR initiatives.
• Assists with media coordination surrounding trade shows, product launches and company announcements.
• Maintains marketing communication calendars and supports the planning and scheduling of campaigns in advance.
• Coordinates the execution of sponsored marketing campaigns including pre- and post-show marketing and communications.
• Creates and manages Google Ads, including advertising supporting rAVe [TV] and Rants & rAVes during trade show seasons.
• Manages AdSpeed activities, including creating and swapping advertisements and collecting proof of performance (POP).
• Coordinates LAVNCH event kickoff activities, including email tasks in Monday.com and HighLevel lists and forms.
• Prioritizes competing assignments and adjusts execution plans to meet client, brand and event deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field, or equivalent hands-on work experience, including internships or freelance work in marketing, communications or public relations.

Skills We're Looking For

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to take clear, detailed meeting notes and accurately capture action items and next steps.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, partners and internal team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with social media management, email marketing or digital advertising.
• Familiarity with platforms such as HighLevel, Google Ads, Monday.com or similar marketing and project management tools.
• Experience developing content for social media, email, websites or other digital channels.

Work Environment

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties as needed.

Additional agency opportunities, including writing, PR support, creative projects and event work may be assigned or available from time to time. As a small, growing company, we encourage employees to think entrepreneurially and explore areas of interest, as we all wear many hats.

EEO Statement: THE rAVe Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based exclusively on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Employment at-will: Employment with THE rAVe Agency is at-will. The company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.