Job Posting

The responsibilities and activities included in this position are summarized as follows:

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
• Create and schedule social media posts for all major platforms including shared content, reoccurring features, organizational updates, industry news, sponsor recognition, and compilation of Makeover Marketplace horsesMonitor/moderate associated inboxes, posts, and groups
• Engage with Thoroughbred Makeover trainers to find noteworthy stories about entries

WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Serve as liaison to publisher to coordinate/plan article ideas and assignments for the Education Library
• Produce Education Library content including reoccurring columns and individual articles
• Coordinate production and uploading of webinar/live event recordings
• Track content ideas throughout the year
• Produce or copyedit website content as needed
• Compose and format organizational e-newsletters

MEDIA RELATIONS
• Story pitch to racing and sport media outlets
• Compose and distribute press releases
• Maintain press list
• Serve as liaison to racing and equestrian media for editorial opportunities, and coordinate writing and submission with Executive Director
• Coordinate media trades
• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries and credentialed press at RRP events including Thoroughbred Makeover

TEAM MANAGEMENT
• Supervise marketing department including Graphic Designer, Web Developer, and
Communications Intern
• Coordinate hiring and management of on-site communications contractors for Thoroughbred Makeover event coverage, including official show photographer
• Staff liaison for Industry Outreach Committee of Advisory Council, responsible for scheduling and running quarterly meetings and assignments

NECESSARY SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of a high school diploma and five years' full-time employment experience in relevant line(s) of work such as nonprofit sector, marketing, communications, and social media
• Strong computer knowledge. This position heavily utilizes Hubspot, Monday.com, WordPress CMS, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Meta Business Suite, and other web-based applications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in either sport horse or Thoroughbred racing industries whether as a professional or amateur
• Must be a self-starter and effective at managing planning intensive, deadline-oriented work
• Occasional event attendance requires long days with prolonged periods of standing and walking as well as lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds
• Available to travel (<10%) for events as needed with adequate notice. Must be available to attend the Thoroughbred Makeover, held annually in Kentucky in October
• Must have driver's license and own transportation

The Communications Manager is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. The Retired Racehorse Project is a hybrid remote workplace, and this position is open to candidates who are residents of central Maryland or central Kentucky.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• The starting salary for this position is $50,000, which may increase dependent upon experience
• All full-time employees are immediately eligible for health insurance benefits (including dental and vision) with 50% of the employee's premium paid by the RRP
• Full-time employees are also immediately eligible for participation and fully-vested in a 401K retirement plan with a matching contribution by the RRP of up to 3% of the employee's salary.
• The RRP offers a flexible unlimited paid time off policy and observes the Federal holiday schedule plus the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Home Wi-Fi and cellphone stipends are also available for remote employees