Communications Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Marketing, Sales & Patron Experience and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining communication strategies that support Zach Theater’s mission and brand. This is a fast-paced role that manages Zach’s voice across all external channels - from public relations and media engagement to digital content and storytelling, ensuring consistent, engaging, and effective messaging. The Communications Manager collaborates with the Marketing, Development, and Education teams to produce written materials, and a high volume of marketing and stewardship communications. They will also serve as the primary liaison to Zach’s external PR agency, coordinating media relations, press releases, and ensuring alignment of strategies and deliverables across all partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Brand & Messaging

• Maintain and evolve Zach Theater’s brand voice across all communications
• Develop and enforce internal written style guides, templates, and standards for brand consistency
• Collaborate with departments to ensure all external-facing materials align with brand and messaging strategy

Media Relations & Publicity

Organizational Communications Coordination

Content Creation & Copywriting

Research & Reporting

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This is a campus-based, on-site role with the opportunity to occasionally work remote. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon discussion with HR.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to : Director of Marketing, Sales & Patron Experience

Supervises (if any) : N / A

Supports : Marketing, Development, and Education departments, as well as executive leadership

Peer collaboration / communicates with : All Zach theater departments and staff

PAY :

Beginning salary starting at $52,000-56,500 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum and midpoint of the range posted depending upon qualifications, years of experience in a similar role, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of background and reference checks.

We’re excited to review your application. To ensure a smooth and fair hiring process, please apply online only. We’re not able to accommodate calls or in-person visits about this position.

Some of the great benefits available to Zach Employees :

Zach Theater is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workforce and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.

Compensation details : 52000-56500 Yearly Salary

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