Berklee College of Music

Senior Marketing Manager

Berklee College of Music$95K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 years of professional marketing management experience, preferably in higher education or a creative agency
  • Proficient in Google Analytics 4 for digital strategy tracking
  • Advanced skills in project management software, preferably Asana
  • Strong interpersonal skills for navigating complex environments
  • Familiarity with AI tools for content management and reporting enhancement
  • Flexibility to work on-campus 3 days a week and remotely for 2 days

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate multi-channel marketing campaigns for lead generation and brand visibility
  • Monitor and optimize campaign performance using data analytics
  • Adapt campaign strategies for maximum return on investment
  • Manage project timelines and ensure on-schedule workflows
  • Serve as a liaison to various internal departments to align marketing efforts
  • Leverage analytical tools like GA4 and Salesforce for strategic insights

Benefits

  • Vibrant creative culture with a focus on artistic expression
  • Access to top-tier music, theater, and dance performances
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off and tuition assistance
  • Paid winter break to recharge
Full Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Boston-based, highly organized, proactive, and data-driven Senior Marketing Manager to oversee comprehensive marketing initiatives across a diverse ecosystem, including Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Reporting directly to the AVP of Marketing, you will serve as a critical bridge between institutional strategy and cross-functional creative execution. This role requires an agile, collaborative marketer who can navigate a multi-layered academic and artistic environment to drive student enrollment, promote marquee campus events, and champion global brand standards. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Facilitation & Optimization:

  • Multi-Channel Campaigns: Orchestrate and execute targeted marketing initiatives across digital channels to meet precise lead-generation, social engagement, and brand visibility targets.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor and optimize campaign performance. Be an expert at using data to discuss target audience behavior across web, social, email, partner networks, and paid ad placements.
  • Agile Adjustments: Adaptively adjust campaign spends, target parameters, and creative elements to maximize return on investment both within active campaigns and during annual planning.

Project Operations & Stakeholder Relations:

  • Asana Power-User: Build detailed project roadmaps, manage milestones, and align creative production assets to ensure multi-departmental workflows remain strictly on schedule.
  • Cross-Functional Liaising: Act as a primary marketing liaison to internal departments, including Academic Affairs, the Career Center, and Advancement, translating their goals into on-brand campaigns.
  • Strategic Analytics: Leverage GA4, Salesforce, and our broader martech stack to synthesize actionable insights for senior leadership within semesterly and annual reporting.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional marketing management experience, ideally situated within higher education, a major arts organization, or a high-growth creative agency.
  • Digital Expertise: Demonstrable experience using GA4 to track and refine multi-channel digital strategies (paid social, email, paid search) alongside a c
  • Operational Command: Advanced proficiency in enterprise project management software (Asana preferred) and a proven ability to manage high-volume creative assets simultaneously against firm deadlines.
  • Diplomacy & Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate a nuanced matrix environment, build institutional consensus, and proactively solve potential operational gaps before they impact delivery.
  • Preferred Attributes: Practical familiarity incorporating AI tools to scale content management, reporting, or workflows to enhance team output, combined with strong general budget tracking and financial literacy.
  • Flexibility:  Ability to work on our Boston campus 3 days a week, as well as 2 remote working days. 

Why Choose Berklee?

  • Creative Culture: Immerse yourself in a vibrant global community where innovation and artistic expression define the baseline.
  • Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly, unrivaled access to world-class music, theater, and dance performances across our campus venues.
  • Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental packages, a 403(b) retirement system with matching contributions, generous PTO, tuition assistance, and a paid winter break to rest and recharge.

Hiring Range:$95,000 to $125,000; salary dependent on experience and education.

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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Employee Type:Staff

About Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music is a private music college located in Boston, Massachusetts. The college was founded in 1945 and has grown to become one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. Berklee College of Music offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music performance, music production, music business, and more. The college has a strong commitment to innovation and has been at the forefront of music education for over 75 years. Berklee College of Music is also committed to diversity and inclusion, and has implemented a number of initiatives to support underrepresented groups in the music industry.
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