Marketing Communications Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Communications Associate manages the creative development, production and implementation of various local, special events, and test campaigns for Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. Support the Sr. Director of Integrated Communications in leading the creative development, execution and consistent application of both Dave & Busters and Main Event brand strategy with agency partners that maximizes the impact of communications channels to drive sales and brand awareness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Lead Dave & Buster’s and Main Event in-store strategic direction and creative visuals based on local, special events and test programs in partnership with project owner

• Oversee the creative process and execution for all communications campaigns to ensure quality, brand compliance, and continuity across paid, owned social, PR, web, app, email, in-store.

• Helps lead the creative development of branded store openings, sales promotional campaigns and test calendar, and local campaigns throughout the year

• Work closely with the brand team and sales team to update and manage the timelines and execution of creative campaigns based on calendar strategy

• Build strong relationships with external and internal agency partners and other strategic vendors to ensure quality communications and flawless execution, including adherence to the creative briefs, budgets, and timelines

• Evaluate creative output in-line with the creative briefs from brand team

• Ensures timeliness of internal creative approvals for deliverables

• Manages production of creative shoots for creative needs with agency partners

• Stays current on industry trends

• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

• Project manages and works cross functionally with departments such as Brand team, Digital team, Legal, Culinary, People teams. In order to ensure key milestones and timings are met.

• Track and report progress on production budget and promotional launch plans to the Sr. Director Integrated Communications
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising or equivalent work experience

• Approximately 1+ years of experience in marketing and/or advertising agency role required

• A track record of success in managing agency relationships to set and deliver agreed upon goals

• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel. Experience with Adobe InDesign a plus

• Background in restaurant, retail or fast food industry and/or experience in production and project management preferred

• Flexibility to handle multiple projects simultaneously multitasks and accommodates shifting business priorities

• Decisive and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage timelines and budgets

• Understanding of design and marketing principles and techniques

• Strategic thinker, extreme attention to detail

• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results

• Excellent management, negotiation, and verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information.

• Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.

• 10 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.

• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits

• Part Time/Full Time benefits available

• Sub Benefits:

• Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits

• 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.

• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.

• Work out facility on-site.

• Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.