documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is looking for a person to start as soon as possible for documenta 16 as
Lead Marketing (m/f/d)
for the Communications and Marketing department. This is a full-time position limited until October 31, 2027.
documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a non-profit organization supported by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse. Its responsibilities include the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, and the documenta hall.
As an internationally renowned exhibition of contemporary art, documenta stands for discourse, diversity, and social relevance. We are looking for a committed individual who will develop strategic concepts and raise the profile of documenta 16 in both the digital and analog spheres.
Your tasks:
Developing and implementing a holistic marketing strategy in close coordination with the communications management and executive management
Managing the marketing budget, including controlling
Conception, coordination, and evaluation of all analog and digital marketing activities
Management and coordination of external service providers and collaboration with internal interfaces
Editing, production, and distribution of all marketing materials (print, digital, social media, moving images, merchandise, etc.)
Expansion and maintenance of marketing and media partnerships and support for ticketing and distribution partners
Ensuring corporate design across all channels
Taking sustainability, accessibility, and inclusion into account in all marketing measures
Your profile:
University degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, or cultural management
Several years of professional experience in marketing, preferably in the cultural sector or in international contexts
Proven expertise in the development and implementation of digital and analog marketing strategies
Experience with digital campaign formats, analysis and reporting tools
Strong conceptual and organizational skills
Leadership skills, ability to work in a team, intercultural awareness, and a high degree of personal responsibility
Sensitivity and creative drive with regard to sustainable, inclusive, and accessible communication formats
Enjoyment of process-oriented, collaborative work as part of a large, international team
Very good written and spoken German and English
Your weekly working hours are 40 hours. The place of work is Kassel.
Please send your complete application (one PDF file, max. 5 MB) stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations to bewerbungen@documenta.de
Contact person for questions about the position:
Silke Müller, Head of Communications and Marketing
Silke.mueller@documenta.de Phone: 0561 70727-4027
Contact person for questions about the application process:
Geert Frieler, Head of Human Resources
bewerbungen@documenta.de, Phone: 0561 70727-3123