Hospitality Marketing Director

Job Description

Our hospitality client in DC is looking for their next Marketing Director who will lead day-to-day marketing efforts for a dynamic, venue-driven hospitality business. This role is responsible for owning and executing marketing across digital channels while working closely with on-site teams to bring events, programming, and guest experiences to life. The ideal candidate brings deep hospitality experience, a hands‑on mindset, and the ability to balance strategy with execution in a fast‑paced, highly experiential environment.

This position will require three days in the office and occasional nights and weekends for events. This position will report to the VP of Hospitality.

• Own and execute day‑to‑day marketing operations across all channels, including email, social media, paid media, website management, SEO, and influencer marketing.
• Lead and manage external partners and vendors, including agencies supporting brand and social initiatives, ensuring high‑quality execution and brand consistency.
• Oversee digital marketing budgets, including paid media spend (Meta), and manage interns supporting marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with hospitality and venue teams to develop, plan, and promote programming across locations.
• Drive venue programming strategy by determining what events occur, when they take place, and where they are hosted to maximize engagement and revenue.
• Maintain a hands‑on presence with venues, ensuring marketing efforts are closely aligned with on‑the‑ground execution and guest experience.
• Apply hospitality‑focused marketing expertise to enhance brand visibility, guest acquisition, and repeat visitation.

• 6+ years of marketing experience, with a strong emphasis on hospitality, lifestyle, or venue‑based brands.
• Proven experience owning end‑to‑end marketing execution across digital channels, including email, social media, paid media, website management, SEO, and influencer marketing.
• Hands‑on experience working with hospitality or experiential brands, with a deep understanding of venue programming, events, and guest engagement.
• Experience managing external agencies, vendors, and cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage marketing budgets, including paid media spend, and oversee junior team members or interns.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution, particularly in an on‑site, venue‑driven business