Marketing Communications Specialist

We’re looking for a creative, driven storyteller to help shape how the world experiences Deadwood.

This full‑time, in‑person position is responsible for developing the voice of the Deadwood Chamber’s social media channels, designing promotional materials, and producing engaging photo, video, and written content that promotes Deadwood tourism, events, and local businesses.

This role blends creative content creation with hands‑on marketing execution in a fast‑paced tourism and events environment. The ideal candidate is highly creative, visually skilled, and comfortable capturing and sharing stories across digital and print platforms.

A successful candidate requires independent judgment and advanced time management skills to balance multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and event‑driven priorities in a fast‑paced tourism environment.

Key Focus Areas

Creative development/design & brand storytelling

Photography, videography & multimedia production

Email marketing & written communications

Event marketing support, event operations support, on‑site content capture of photos and video

Attendance Requirements
This position requires regular attendance at community events, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays year‑round. Remote work is not available.

Location
Deadwood, SD (in‑person only)

Salary
Starting at $45,000+ depending on experience

Benefits
Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, retirement with 3% match, wellness benefit, cell phone stipend

Full job description
https://bit.ly/deadwood-marketing

Reports to
Executive Director and/or Marketing & Media Manager

To apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio link to Amanda Kille at amanda@deadwood.org. Finalists will complete a brief skills assessment evaluating writing, graphic design, and creative content development competencies prior to a job offer.

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