The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking an Event Marketing Coordinator dedicated to generating marketing ideas and leading the administration/direction of marketing, promotion, and public relations activities associated with events (concerts, family shows, etc.) taking place in FedExForum. The ideal Event Marketing Coordinator is a self-starter that is detail-oriented, enthusiastic, creative, innovative, and results-oriented.

In this role, the Coordinator will work closely with the Marketing and Communications/Public Relations teams to lead grassroots/viral campaigns and will also assist with additional marketing and PR needs as directed.

FedExForum Event Promotion:

• Ideate, develop, and implement integrated promotional/event marketing plans including advertising, promotion, and grassroots efforts;
• Lead the development, production, and distribution of promotional and collateral materials to support sales and marketing programs;  
• Assist with the development of FedExForum promotional/event marketing strategies;
• Help ideate marketing campaigns, including social media, FedExForum website, emails and newsletters, venue marquees, and digital displays;
• Help devise and implement promotional marketing plans for FedExForum events, subscriptions, group sales, public relations, media placement, digital campaigns, direct mail, traditional and non-traditional;
• Coordinate promotions and special events with event promoters, publicists, and facility personnel;
• Provide post promotional event reports, analyses, and regular status reports on marketing campaigns;
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Event Services in the planning and execution of events and event sponsorships;
• Assist with the back-of-house artist’s experience, projects, and gifts, as well as fan-facing event day experiences;
• Other promotional marketing duties as assigned.

FedExForum Public Relations (PR): 

• Implement PR campaigns for events as needed, including pitching and scheduling TV, radio, and print interviews and appearances, and creating and executing on and off-site PR events;
• Collaborate with the Communications and PR teams to coordinate press related duties during events, including TV station coverage, photographers, and reviewers;
• Support with ensuring proper media coverage and promotion opportunities for all events and tenants at FedExForum (concerts, family shows, etc.) to maximize all ticket sales opportunities in a proactive, customer-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the downtown Memphis area;
• Serve as primary or secondary media contact for local and national media for FedExForum events, depending on the event;
• Field and respond to media inquiries for off-the-court business initiatives and FedExForum events, working in tandem with the VP, Communications to filter requests, and coordinate interviews;
• Connect and work closely with local media, bloggers (I Love Memphis, Choose 901 and Memphis Brand, Etc.) to collaborate and ideate FedExForum promotional campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations or Communications.
• 2-3 years’ experience in venue/event Marketing or Public Relations. 
• Ability to network with external stakeholders and form positive relationships with community partners, customers, event promoters, and event publicists.
• Ability to deliver a high quantity of quality results under extreme time and budget pressure.
• Effective oral/written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Proficiency in MicroSoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to listen to input from internal and external stakeholders by taking comments, suggestions, and critiques in an open-minded manner.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work on-site in Memphis, Tennessee during regular office hours, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed for FedExForum events.

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience and proficiency using SharePoint.
• Live Entertainment industry knowledge/background.
• Knowledge of concert and entertainment industries.

What We Offer

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks.  In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

Discounts and Perks

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Qualified parking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.