Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) isn’t just another job - it’s a career. We were selected as one of the Top 10 Art Schools in the World by a well-respected art publication. We know that our ongoing success is directly attributable to our exceptional team that thrives in a performance driven and creative environment. We believe in rewarding outstanding work, developing employees’ careers and building long-term relationships with our students, employees and professionals in the fine art and entertainment art industry.

In this role you will:

• Create and distribute collateral, and content (copy & video) through marketing channels; including social media, advertising, website, email marketing, and other digital media including print
  Manage social and video media accounts
• Create, organize, update, and share marketing assets
• Write and edit copy or video for marketing channels
• Create all types of content for, and make updates to, our websites
  
• Create, monitor, and optimize marketing campaigns
• Create automated marketing email campaigns
• Report on marketing and revenue activities and effectiveness through analytics, campaigns, evaluating response rates and ROI and make recommendations on maximizing revenue
• Identify and execute ways to connect with the media, art community, and key influencers domestic and international to raise awareness of our programs
• Implement communications and marketing channels to targeted audiences
• Develop, attend and implement a marketing strategy for classes, workshops, events, exhibits, fairs and community functions
• Collaborate with the President and VP on the continued strategic development of different programs
• May be required to travel
  

Your experience includes:

• Two current years of marketing experience, preferably in arts
• Ability to excel independently, meet deadlines, and efficiently manage time
• Acute attention to detail
• Very comfortable learning new software and data base systems
• Proficiency with MailChimp, WordPress, Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
• Expert level with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Accomplished in creating flyers, postcards and banners using Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written, verbal, and communication skills
• Creative thinking, ability to prioritize tasks, and budget efficiently 
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure, with multiple deadlines and on various projects
• Professional and customer-focused with strong relationship building skills
• College degree preferred in Marketing
  

• BONUS: You will have the opportunity to take free art classes. 

EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: Marketing Strategist – Your Name

  INCLUDE:

• Cover Letter: tell us why you want to join our team
• Resume: include where you have worked, especially relevant job experience and education
• Salary History: please provide this in the email or on your resume 

LAAFA is fun, supportive, competitive and a great place to grow your career  

To learn more about us, please visit:  www.laafa.edu