Do you have a passion to inform and share stories via video, print, and social media? Do you enjoy working with one of (we think the best) the most exciting brands in the region? Do you enjoy working in a visible role interacting with groups, committees, and the community? If you answered YES, we want to meet you!
DLP is looking for a creative storyteller that can craft colorful and informative multimedia assets illustrating the positive impact DLP provides for Downtown Lexington and our members.
Organizational Background Downtown Lexington Partnership (DLP) is a membership driven, not-for-profit organization working to encourage, promote, and elevate our thriving community here in Downtown Lexington.
Our Vision:
To be a champion and strategic partner for all who live, work, play, and visit Downtown.
Our mission:
· We encourage the investment of time, energy, and resources in Downtown Lexington.
· We promote and celebrate a safe, welcoming downtown.
· We elevate Downtown by collaborating with our members and community partners.
· We are transparent and demonstrate integrity.
AND…We have fun!
Responsibilities · Create and implement strategic marketing and communications plans
· Develop plans to build and maintain the DLP brand and downtown
· Actively manage daily social media across multiple platforms, website updates and weekly e-newsletter
· Engage and coordinate relevant DLP committees and/or board members
· Recruit, train, and manage interns in marketing
· Regularly obtain video footage and produce video for social media and events highlighting members and downtown Lexington
Examples of previous videos may be viewed on DLP Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
· Develop and implement robust earned media plan maintaining media relations with print, radio and TV outlets
· Serve as key media contact actively working to enhance and cultivate relationships with the media particularly within the top tier of business press
· Pitch stories to media to increase DLP's and Downtown Lexington Management District's (DLMD) awareness in the community and media presence
· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Event Responsibilities · DLP produces Central Bank Thursday Night Live, weekly April – October, position supports and/or supervises DLP activities
· DLP produces a full calendar of additional events. Occasional night and/or weekend work will be required
· Other responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director
Required Qualifications & Skills · Bachelor's degree and 1-2 or more years' experience in marketing, communications, or community relations
· Excellent written and spoken communication skills
· Highly motivated and outgoing
· Hard worker with a passion for Downtown
· Knowledge of PC software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, & Canva Pro
· Ability to walk several downtown blocks at a time; ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
· Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
General Information · Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience. Salary: starting at $45,000
· Full-time – Approximately 40 hours per week, plus event work after normal business hours and during weekends, as needed.
· Benefits include: comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 3% employer match retirement plan, partial cell phone reimbursement, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and downtown parking
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please email as one PDF a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Allen McDaniel, Executive Director Downtown Lexington Partnership Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. DLP is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are critical to our success. We seek to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
