{"id":7776,"date":"2026-06-18T15:48:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=7776"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:48:27","slug":"international-ballet-academy-theater-seeks-marketing-communications-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2026\/06\/18\/international-ballet-academy-theater-seeks-marketing-communications-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"International Ballet Academy &#038; Theater seeks Marketing &#038; Communications Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Position Title:<\/strong> Marketing and Communications Manager<br \/>\n<strong>Employer:<\/strong> International Ballet Academy (IBA) and International Ballet Theatre (IBT)<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Bellevue, Washington and Seattle metropolitan area<br \/>\n<strong>Compensation:<\/strong> $60,000 (Contract)<\/p>\n<p><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Ballet Academy and Theatre seeks a skilled marketing manager with technical knowledge for web and social media management. Our ideal candidate loves the arts, is an advocate for live theatre and dance, and understands the audiences of Seattle and the Eastside. The Marketing Manager would take the lead in overseeing promotions and advertising for IBT productions and IBA dance programs with the goal of increasing attendance to these productions and programs. This will include managing<br \/>\npromotional material design and rollout, as well as developing and executing marketing strategies. The Marketing Manager also oversees websites and social media platforms for IBA and IBT. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to support our artistic mission, audience and student growth, and community partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Relations, Marketing &amp; Communications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and execute seasonal marketing strategies for IBT performances and IBA dance programs.<\/li>\n<li>Produce digital advertising campaigns for online, Streaming, OTT\/FTV, and print<\/li>\n<li>Write copy for advertising, emails, press, and promotional content<\/li>\n<li>Manage media buys based on production and program-specific budgets<\/li>\n<li>Create and distribute monthly email campaigns to ticket buyers and potential students<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with regional press, community partners, and promotional outlets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social Media &amp; Digital Content<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and manage social media campaigns and posts<\/li>\n<li>Design graphics to support online marketing initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate event listings with regional event calendars e.g., VisitBellevue, BellevueDowntown, The Stranger and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Box Office &amp; Website Operations<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as webmaster for IBT and IBA websites. Coordinate with IBT Online Box Office related URLs.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the build and management of event ticketing pages through TicketSpice with WIX integration to match with brand language.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee complimentary ticketing, including VIPs, staff, media, and community groups, Fundraising &amp; Sponsorship<\/li>\n<li>Support and coordinate with Outreach Coordinator applications and communications for funding initiatives including 4Culture (2025\u20132027), Amazon, Bellevue Arts and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrates experience in public relations, marketing strategy, and digital advertising<\/li>\n<li>Strong skills in copywriting, graphic design, and social media marketing<\/li>\n<li>Experience with online web platforms such as TicketSpice and WIX<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet production deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Arts or nonprofit experience strongly preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Occasional evening\/weekend availability for on-site events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ideal Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Someone who is a well-rounded and self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic performance-based environment that brings a creative yet strategic approach to client engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT IBA &amp; IBT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Ballet Academy and International Ballet Theatre are sister organizations founded by Artistic Director Vera Altunina, a world-renowned choreographer and balletmaster from St. Petersburg<br \/>\nState Academic Conservatory by Rimsky-Korsakov, Russia. Both arts organizations work in tandem to support the arts within our community and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>The International Ballet Academy specializes in professional dance training and IBA graduates from the IBA Professional Program go on to earn full scholarships to high-ranking universities and\/or receive<br \/>\ninvitations to join the world&#8217;s most prestigious ballet companies.<br \/>\nIBA strives to keep the classical traditions of dance and theater alive in a world more connected than ever.<\/p>\n<p>The performance company of IBA is the International Ballet Theatre. IBT\u2019s mission is to enrich the lives of children and adults in our community through performances that inspire imagination and an appreciation of the performing arts. By celebrating the creativity and beauty of dance, our productions have created annual events for families of all ages, including IBT\u2019s annual productions of The Nutcracker and Dracula. We also invite world-renowned guest artists to perform for our community during these productions,<br \/>\nconnecting our home with artistic communities around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit our websites and social media:<br \/>\nwww.ibtbellevue.org<br \/>\nwww.intballetacademy.org<br \/>\nInstagram: @iba.ibt<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease send your resume and cover letter to media@intballetacademy.org and include any relevant copywriting, social media, and\/or digital content samples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Position Title: Marketing and Communications Manager Employer: International Ballet Academy (IBA) and International Ballet Theatre (IBT) Location: Bellevue, Washington and Seattle metropolitan area Compensation: $60,000 (Contract) POSITION OVERVIEW International Ballet Academy and Theatre seeks a skilled marketing manager with technical knowledge for web and social media management. 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