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 a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Marketing Assistant will assist in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions for various types of events. We are searching for individuals who want professional-level experience and have the initiative, skills, and drive to excel. This program will give individuals an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry. The marketing assistant will support the Iowa Events Center's digital and grassroots footprint, including social media, website, digital assets, email, and more.

This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00

Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 17th, 2026.

• Assist the Digital and Social Media categories within the marketing department.
• Develop and manage SWAG and collateral for various needs—i.e., artist staff, giveaways, community collaborations, etc.
• Partner with marketing management, ticketing, and booking to understand their social media needs and provide regular updates on any content processes and maintain the status of schedule drops.
• Utilize various communication methods to best fit the act or artist, their fan base, and the building.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date content information in the marketing collateral tracking system.
• Support the management of all aspects of the online experience for artists, guests/patrons, and the center.
• Coordinate communication channels for mass information updates: email blasts, know before you go emails and updates, and maintenance of the local social sites, in coordination with the digital and social/marketing team.
• Participate in BOMBS (box office, marketing, and booking) meetings and track idea generation, project timelines, budget, and spending for activities deployed, and support the development of ongoing avenues of marketing content.
• Other general administrative/marketing support functions as assigned.

• 1-2 years of experience in a social media or marketing office support role preferred, including determining audience and tailoring content to reach that audience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Facebook/TikTok/Instagram.
• Experience capturing and sourcing content (photos, video, and music).
• Quality editing and proofreading of content.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. 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.

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.