Title:  Marketing Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing Coordinator will assist in the promotions, special events, advertising, digital, and social media efforts that build business and customer loyalty at both Turfway Park and Newport Racing & Gaming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and host special events, drawings and giveaways 
• Assist in the execution of promotions and player development events 
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage, IT, Security, Players Club to support Marketing event needs
• Generate material requests, check requests, and support material to ensure all invoices are paid promptly
• Communicate all details of special events to the Director of Marketing
• Assist with creating property brochures, newsletters, posters, and website content
• Schedule and coordinate marketing signage including the digital content 
• Assist the Director of Marketing with social media content
• Develop relevant, unique, and engaging content for social media
• Monitor all social channels and foster dialogue to create interactive relationships with our guests
• Manage communications on social media sites
• Develop and build relationships with guests 
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism with the ability to react well under pressure
• Exceptional guest service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and interact with internal departments
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to Newport, KY and Florence, KY. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree in Marketing, Business, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of one-year experience in creating and coordinating special events and/or promotions is preferred
• Minimum of one-year gaming experience is preferred
• Skilled with audio / video equipment preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Player Tracking systems preferred
• Ability to obtain a valid gaming license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.