Marketing Manager | Full-Time | Chartway Arena @ Old Dominion University

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end‑to‑end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

As a valuable member of the Chartway Arena team, the

Marketing Manager

will lead all digital projects, manage venues’ social media channels, and oversee direct marketing campaigns to promote events. This position will work closely with the Director of Ticketing and Director of Marketing to design promotional material, web graphics, ads, and social media content to promote events at Chartway Arena on the campus of Old Dominion University. Chartway Arena is the premier mid‑sized arena with a base capacity of 8,000 seats, expandable to 9,000 for special events, and includes a 9,100‑square‑foot multi‑functional room that can be divided into five separate banquet areas.

This role will pay an annual salary of $56,000 to $60,000.

Benefits for Part‑Time Roles:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

The position will remain open until July 31, 2026.

About the Venue
Chartway Arena is a 9,100‑seat multi‑purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University. Operated by OVG, the arena hosts Old Dominion University men's and women's basketball teams, as well as concerts, family shows, and other attractions for the Hampton Roads area.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy.

Enhance existing promotional initiatives and develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ROI, such as third‑party partnerships and new media avenues.

Participate in the development and implementation of annual marketing goals and objectives.

Hire and train marketing interns and hourly staff members.

Assist with negotiating contracts with media and promotion partners.

Collaborate with athletic and university marketing departments.

Create, plan, and implement repeatable revenue‑generating concepts and processes.

Manage food and beverage initiatives in collaboration with the venue F&B general manager.

Interpret the venue customer experience and provide plans to improve the guests’ and clients’ experience.

Serve as press contact and write and distribute press releases.

Create venue collateral materials such as print and digital ads, promotional pieces, posters, schedules, calendars, and various brochures from concept to completion.

Assist and coordinate marketing, advertising, and promotional activities, including development of marketing plans.

Develop creative assets for Chartway Arena and its partners in multiple mediums—including social media, print collateral, event design, web, and e‑blast—using Adobe Photoshop.

Develop and implement grassroots media campaigns.

Edit high‑resolution imagery using Adobe Photoshop.

Oversee all social media channels: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.

Create weekly newsletters, presale emails, on‑sale notifications, post‑event survey campaigns, and cart abandonment campaigns by maximizing the automation tools within the ticketing system.

Coordinate paid and non‑paid social media campaigns promoting upcoming events.

Research evolving social media trends and new platforms.

Participate in select event or game‑day activities, promotions, and set‑up.

Actively participate in brainstorming sessions.

Maintain a winning, can‑do attitude and team approach.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in marketing, public relations, business administration, or related fields.

Minimum of 3–5 years in sales and/or marketing experience, preferably with an arena, sports facility, stadium, or other multi‑purpose public assembly venue.

Knowledge of marketing and advertising/sponsorship program development.

Knowledge of public relations.

Knowledge of website maintenance.

At least one year of graphic design experience (please provide portfolio).

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Canva.

Passion for the sports and entertainment industry is a plus.

Highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work nights and weekends.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Snapchat.

Comfortable working on multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast‑paced team environment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Strengthened by Our Differences
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to, veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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