Director, Venue Marketing, South Region

Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.

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Summary:

Cosm's marketing team is building a global brand and a direct marketing strategy that represents the best in class for this category that we have created. The team is responsible for developing marketing strategies, materials, and narratives in service of all Cosm companies and their respective audiences.

We are seeking a Director of Marketing to lead a comprehensive marketing strategy for Cosm's venues in the South Region, starting with locations in Dallas and Atlanta. Reporting to the Head of Venue Marketing, this leader will oversee the marketing teams across both regions, including Marketing Managers and other key roles, while creating and driving strategic marketing efforts designed to meet and exceed ticket sales, increase brand awareness, and build a sustainable funnel of consumer demand.

The Director of Marketing will oversee event advertising budgets, campaign performance, and promotional execution while partnering cross-functionally with venue operations, programming, partnerships, Digital Marketing, and other corporate marketing teams to maximize attendance, engagement, and revenue growth across the South Region's venues in Dallas and Atlanta.

Responsibilities:

• Lead South Region venue marketing strategy and team across Dallas and Atlanta locations, including media planning and promotional strategy aligned with corporate marketing standards
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategies for both Dallas and Atlanta venues, including the development of key local partnerships in each market
• Collaborate with advertising partners and internal digital media teams to secure market-specific media aligned with overall strategy
• Partner with local operations teams at both venues to manage the success of events across the South Region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Communications needs across the South Region's Dallas and Atlanta venues, in line with goals outlined by the Cosm Communications team
• Establish and streamline workflows with Creative Services, Communications, and Operations to ensure effective event promotion across owned channels
• Identify and activate strategic marketing partnerships to increase venue visibility and audience reach
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, community organizations, local youth sports, schools, and other civic organizations which may be appropriate across the South Region's Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta metropolitan areas
• Partner with the regional sales teams at both venues to generate leads for events, group bookings, and school partnerships
• Deliver marketing performance recaps and insights, using data to optimize future campaigns
• Build the marketing database with local influencers, repeat customers, and known affinity groups
• Manage quarterly budgets and track annual performance against growth targets
• Develop and execute community engagement programs (e.g., local nights, neighborhood partnerships, cultural events) to drive repeat visitation
• Establish partnerships with local schools and universities to position Cosm as a community hub
• Create opportunities for local creators, artists, and small businesses to participate in venue programming and events
• Collaborate with local influencers and community leaders to build authentic, grassroots awareness
• Implement feedback loops (surveys, local advisory groups, event feedback) to ensure programming resonates with the surrounding community

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
• 10+ years of progressive Marketing experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience directly managing a team
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in event marketing within an entertainment, sports, or public assembly facility setting
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience working with artist marketing representatives
• Deep understanding of the Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta markets
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience partnering with a Comms team or managing local media relationships
• Ability to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours, based on the needs of daily business operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure team setting
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.