Director of Marketing - Interim

Z Space is a performing arts organisation based in San Francisco's Mission District, operating two performance spaces and presenting new and experimental work across theatre, performance, and community programmes. The interim Director of Marketing is responsible for the full scope of marketing and communications activity across the organisation, working closely with executive leadership, the Director of Development, and the Communications Manager.

The role spans audience development, brand positioning, advertising, ticketing systems, digital and print content, and budget management. It also involves co-managing the Communications Manager and serving as the primary point of contact for publicists, media representatives, and marketing contractors. This is a minimum one-year interim engagement with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position.

• Develop and implement audience development strategies across local and national markets, using data to refine campaigns and grow new audiences
• Create annual and show-specific marketing plans, including media buys across print, digital, outdoor, and other channels
• Manage the AudienceView ticketing system, including building shows, pricing modelling, and customer service liaison
• Lead brand positioning, website content, and online presence strategy in collaboration with the Communications Manager
• Oversee content creation and design across digital and print materials, managing approval workflows and stakeholder edits
• Develop and monitor annual marketing budgets, produce regular sales reports, and recommend pricing models to maximise ticket revenue

• Minimum five years of marketing experience, preferably within the performing arts sector
• Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms, digital marketing tools, and website management
• Ability to collect and analyse data and apply insights to ongoing marketing strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Ads, Mailchimp, and AudienceView
• Commitment to inclusive workplace practices and ability to collaborate across a diverse organisation

Z Space is a San Francisco-based performing arts organisation operating out of a converted can factory in the Mission District. It runs two performance spaces and focuses on creating, developing, and presenting new work across a range of programmes and artistic partnerships, with a strong commitment to collaboration and community.