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Get Access To All JobsAt Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories, we want to hear from you.
The Marketing Coordinator supports the Marketing team across Disney Theatrical Group’s Broadway productions and North American touring productions. This role assists with the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns, creative assets, and administrative tasks that ensure materials are delivered accurately, on time, and in alignment with brand standards. The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director, Marketing with a dotted line to the Directors, Regional Engagements.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign, Creative & Asset Coordination
- Assist in the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns across Broadway and touring productions.
- Support tracking of timelines, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Assist with the production, trafficking, and distribution of marketing assets across print, digital, tv, radio, social, outdoor, and in-theatre channels. Route the creative materials for approval to internal teams and external partners.
- Localize email and SMS marketing templates and traffic for approval and deployment.
- Maintain and distribute creative files to internal teams, agencies, vendors, and theatrical partners.
- Assist in maintaining asset management systems and websites, and ensure proper organization and archiving of marketing materials.
Marketing Operations
- Support marketing execution for both Broadway productions and North American touring markets.
- Assist in logging key touring dates such as presales, on-sales, and campaign milestones on shared calendars.
- Coordinate delivery, shipping, and tracking of tour marketing materials, promotional displays and merchandise.
- Support communication with local presenters, venues, and external marketing partners.
- Assist with Broadway promotional requests, including Playbill inserts and partner materials.
- Support coordination of marketing activations, events, and special projects across productions.
- Assist vendor coordination for production of printed and promotional materials.
Administrative & Financial Support
- Process and track vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist with expense reporting and basic budget tracking activities.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics, including booking rooms and preparing agendas.
- Provide general administrative support including meeting notes, documentation, and departmental coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Internship or entry-level experience in marketing, communications, or production.
- Strong organizational skills with proven success managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Interest in marketing, advertising, digital media, and theatre.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support team needs.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in marketing, entertainment, theatre, or agency environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Theatre, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Basic familiarity with digital marketing, social media, or campaign coordination.
- Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Airtable, or similar platforms.
About Disney Theatrical Group:
Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. In addition to producing live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Theatrical Group creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. DTG also licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million.
Additional Info:
DTG is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $55,700 - $72,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories, we want to hear from you.
The Marketing Coordinator supports the Marketing team across Disney Theatrical Group’s Broadway productions and North American touring productions. This role assists with the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns, creative assets, and administrative tasks that ensure materials are delivered accurately, on time, and in alignment with brand standards. The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director, Marketing with a dotted line to the Directors, Regional Engagements.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign, Creative & Asset Coordination
- Assist in the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns across Broadway and touring productions.
- Support tracking of timelines, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Assist with the production, trafficking, and distribution of marketing assets across print, digital, tv, radio, social, outdoor, and in-theatre channels. Route the creative materials for approval to internal teams and external partners.
- Localize email and SMS marketing templates and traffic for approval and deployment.
- Maintain and distribute creative files to internal teams, agencies, vendors, and theatrical partners.
- Assist in maintaining asset management systems and websites, and ensure proper organization and archiving of marketing materials.
Marketing Operations
- Support marketing execution for both Broadway productions and North American touring markets.
- Assist in logging key touring dates such as presales, on-sales, and campaign milestones on shared calendars.
- Coordinate delivery, shipping, and tracking of tour marketing materials, promotional displays and merchandise.
- Support communication with local presenters, venues, and external marketing partners.
- Assist with Broadway promotional requests, including Playbill inserts and partner materials.
- Support coordination of marketing activations, events, and special projects across productions.
- Assist vendor coordination for production of printed and promotional materials.
Administrative & Financial Support
- Process and track vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist with expense reporting and basic budget tracking activities.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics, including booking rooms and preparing agendas.
- Provide general administrative support including meeting notes, documentation, and departmental coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Internship or entry-level experience in marketing, communications, or production.
- Strong organizational skills with proven success managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Interest in marketing, advertising, digital media, and theatre.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support team needs.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in marketing, entertainment, theatre, or agency environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Theatre, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Basic familiarity with digital marketing, social media, or campaign coordination.
- Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Airtable, or similar platforms.
About Disney Theatrical Group:
Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. In addition to producing live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Theatrical Group creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. DTG also licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million.
Additional Info:
DTG is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $55,700 - $72,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Assistant
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell hiring managers your OPT start date and end date early. Clarity removes uncertainty and signals professionalism. If you qualify for a 24-month STEM extension, mention it, it meaningfully extends your availability and reduces the employer's urgency.
Target employers who have sponsored before
Companies that have previously filed H-1B visa petitions for marketing roles are far more likely to do it again. Search OPT-friendly employer lists on Migrate Mate to find companies already comfortable with international hiring in this field.
Align your degree to the job description
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your degree. For Marketing Assistant roles, this means emphasizing coursework in consumer behavior, digital marketing, or brand strategy. Misalignment can jeopardize your authorization and future visa eligibility.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Marketing is a show-don't-tell field. Employers respond to tangible work: campaign results, content samples, analytics reports. A strong portfolio compensates for limited U.S. work experience and makes sponsorship feel like a lower-risk decision for the employer.
Pursue roles at mid-size companies over large corporations
Startups and mid-size firms often make faster hiring decisions and have more flexibility around OPT. Large corporations tend to have rigid immigration policies. A smaller team also gives you broader exposure, which strengthens future H-1B specialty occupation arguments.
Report your job accurately in the SEVP portal
Once you accept a Marketing Assistant offer, update your employer information in the SEVP portal within 10 days. Include the correct employer address and start date. Failing to report on time is one of the most common OPT compliance violations.
Marketing Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Assistant role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Marketing Assistant positions generally qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree. If your degree is in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, the connection is straightforward. Roles that involve general administrative tasks unrelated to your field of study may not qualify, so reviewing your job offer against your degree program before accepting is important.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension working as a Marketing Assistant?
It depends on your degree. Marketing and communications degrees are not STEM-designated, so most Marketing Assistant jobs won't qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. However, if your degree is in a STEM field such as data science, statistics, or information systems, and your role involves substantial data analysis or marketing technology work, you may qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm.
How do I find Marketing Assistant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international candidates. Marketing Assistant roles on the platform are tagged by employer sponsorship history, which helps you prioritize companies already familiar with OPT and H-1B processes rather than starting those conversations from scratch.
What happens to my OPT if my Marketing Assistant job ends before my authorization period expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying job, transfer to a different immigration status, or depart the United States. During that period you cannot work. If you find a new Marketing Assistant or related role, you can resume working once you start the new job, provided it still falls within your degree field. Track your unemployment days carefully, OPT has a 90-day unemployment limit for post-completion status.
Do Marketing Assistant employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT?
No. Employers do not need to file any petitions or pay government fees to hire you on OPT. Your work authorization is tied to your student status, not to the employer. You'll need to provide your EAD card before starting work, and your employer must complete Form I-9 like any other hire. This makes OPT significantly easier for employers than H-1B sponsorship, which is a useful point to raise during negotiations.