APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA THIS LINK: barbershop.org/careers
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communication
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid, with Nashville, TN as base location
FLSA Status: Exempt
- To ensure all applicants receive equal consideration and can answer our required screening questions, applications are accepted exclusively through our Submittable portal. You will find the link at barbershop.org/careers.
The Barbershop Harmony Society seeks a creative, detail-oriented Marketing & Content Designer to work in close collaboration with the Director of Marketing and the Manager, Editorial & Content Creation. This role supports the production of high-quality content across print, digital, and social channels, helping to tell the stories of BHS members, chapters, districts, and events in compelling, on-brand ways.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of editorial writing ability, graphic design aptitude, and web fluency. This person is a self-starter who can take direction, manage their own workflow, and contribute meaningfully to a small, mission-driven team. They are equally at home crafting a short social caption, building out a web page, or laying out an important print asset in Adobe InDesign.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Editorial Support (20%)
- Create all internal advertising assets for the bi-monthly Harmonizer magazine
- Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading content for the Harmonizer magazine, the Livewire e-newsletter, and other BHS publications.
- Draft and edit content for web pages, blog posts, program announcements, and event promotions.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the social media content calendar
- Write short- and long-form content that captures BHS member stories, chapter spotlights, event recaps, and organizational news.
- Support repurposing of print and digital content across multiple channels (web, email, social, print).
- Leverage AI-assisted writing and editing tools to improve efficiency while maintaining BHS voice and quality standards.
- Create Annual Report
Graphic Design & Visual Content (60%)
- Serve as the primary creative lead for BHS event marketing, including designing event logos, visual identity systems, and brand guidelines for major conventions and seasonal events.
- Design and produce all event signage, from large-format banners and stage graphics to wayfinding, sponsorship displays, and on-site directional materials.
- Design digital and print assets, including social media graphics, event promotional materials, program book layouts, newsletter headers, and web banners.
- Create the official Midwinter and International convention program books from concept through print-ready production, including layout, typography, photo integration, and coordination of vendor ad placements.
- Collaborate with requesting department(s) to create on-brand visual assets for marketing campaigns, events, and merchandise.
- Own the creative development and production of BHS's annual report, including concept, layout, data visualization, photography selection, and print-ready file preparation.
- Own production of sheet music covers, songbook layouts, and other design deliverables for BHS Marketplace and Hal Leonard distribution.
- Assist with photo selection, captioning, and basic photo editing to support publication and web needs.
- Maintain brand consistency across all visual and written materials in accordance with BHS brand guidelines.
Collaboration & Administrative Support (20%)
- Manage vendor coordination, ad sales tracking, and program book logistics for major BHS conventions and events.
- Coordinate with internal departments (Events, Marketplace, Music & Education, and Executive Office, among others) to gather content, assets, and approvals.
- Coordinate with customers who purchase ad space across our channels.
- Participate in team meetings, editorial planning sessions, and project debriefs.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in content creation, editorial writing, marketing, or a related role.
- Demonstrated writing ability across multiple formats (long-form, short-form, web, social).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop (or Illustrator).
- Experience with or strong aptitude for content management systems (Craft CMS, WordPress, or similar).
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred
- Experience with HTML/CSS basics for web content formatting and minor site edits.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).
- Experience with social media content creation and platform management.
- Comfort working with or willingness to learn AI-assisted tools
- Experience in a nonprofit, membership organization, or arts/music context.
- Photography skills with an eye for composition and storytelling (preferred, not required).
- Video editing experience
- Experience with Basecamp, Slack, or similar project management and collaboration tools.
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- An adaptable communicator who can write clearly and compellingly across editorial and marketing contexts.
- Visually fluent. Someone who understands design principles and can produce polished digital and print assets, not just passable ones.
- Comfortable taking directions and incorporating feedback, while also showing initiative on defined tasks.
- Organized and deadline-driven, even in a fast-moving, multi-project environment.
- Genuinely curious about storytelling and enthusiastic about the BHS mission and community.
- Willing to learn new tools, workflows, and approaches, including AI-assisted content production.
Submission Requirements
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter describing your background in both editorial writing and visual/graphic design
- Professional portfolio (3–6 samples) demonstrating:
- Writing samples: editorial, marketing copy, web content, or newsletter content
- Design samples: print or digital assets (social graphics, layouts, promotional materials, etc.)
- Any web or CMS work (screenshots or links to live pages are welcome)
What's in it for you:
- The salary range for this position is $60,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- 10 days of paid vacation (eligible after 90-day probation period, prorated during first year of employment)
- 8 paid holidays and December 24 - January 1 off
- 8 paid sick days per year
- 100% company funded individual health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401K plan with 3% safe harbor contribution and company matches that could aggregate up to an additional 3% (6% total)
- High-engagement staff environment with regular team building and social activities throughout the year
- A chance to make a difference in the lives of others
As a key component of our vision of Everyone in Harmony, the Barbershop Harmony Society is committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills. We believe that employees who feel valued and encouraged to share their ideas are empowered to foster innovation that leads to both personal and professional growth. The Barbershop Harmony Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The Barbershop Harmony Society values and actively seeks a diversified workforce.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through May 29, 2026, or until the position is filled.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA THIS LINK: barbershop.org/careers
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop (or Illustrator)?
Education:
Experience:
- content creation, editorial writing, marketing: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Nashville, TN 37203 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37203
