Marketing Programming Specialist

Position Overview

The Marketing Programming Specialist executes day‐to‐day assigned marketing responsibilities across publicity, direct mail, advertising, creative production, special events, casino promotions, C store, and hotel marketing activities. The role also involves compiling assessments, records, and data to determine the future direction of each marketing program. Note: This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and not all-inclusive.

Key Responsibilities

• COMMUNICATION: Makes efforts to stay informed by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and the company newsletter.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively communicates concerns and information to the supervisor while actively listening to supervisory guidance.
• COMMUNICATION: Relays ideas for improvements to supervisor and management in accordance with the chain of command.
• COMMUNICATION: Manages internal marketing communications and provides timely updates to property operations management teams.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Assists the Marketing Programming Supervisor in planning casino promotional events and coordinating various property marketing functions, including promotions and the development of support materials and systems.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Holds primary responsibility for implementing promotions at assigned properties.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Manages projects within approved budgetary constraints, providing variance justification and necessary documentation.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Reconciles bills with insertion/job orders, investigates variances, and submits correct bills for payment following company procedures.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Oversees paperwork for vendor payments through purchase requisitions and checking disbursements.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of competitor marketing and promotional events and catalogs all relevant advertising and publicity materials.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Ensures that all advertisements receive proper approval per company guidelines before publication, distribution, or display.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Under the direction of the Marketing Programming Supervisor, determines entertainment, production, and decor needs for special events within budget constraints.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Prepares proposals outlining complete entertainment packages for specific events and compiles end-of-month reports.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Attends events to ensure customer satisfaction and supervises event setup and teardown.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Assists marketing staff in planning partner program events and contributes to team efforts to accomplish related tasks.
• DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• GUEST SERVICE: Provides excellent internal and external guest service, consistently treating all guests with courtesy and consideration.
• GUEST SERVICE: Cooperates with and respects fellow employees, projecting a positive and helpful attitude.
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Maintains strong relationships with company staff and regulatory commissions or agencies to ensure compliance.
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Adheres to company core values, the objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies, and all applicable laws and gaming regulations (including state-tribal compacts, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, and Privacy Act).

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with five (5) years of experience in marketing and promotion; or a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, or a related field with at least one (1) year of marketing and promotion experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication and project management skills are required.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation gaming license.
• Must provide documentation to verify eligibility to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; capable of reviewing company reports, newsletters, and other pertinent documents.
• Ability to perform both routine and complex mathematical computations.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information.
• Capable of working independently and following both written and verbal instructions.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with management, co-workers, guests, and the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare documents and reports.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Exercises reasonable judgment, seeking guidance when necessary for decision-making.
• Able to identify and avoid potentially illegal or unsafe situations.
• Responsive to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, and regulatory agencies.
• Willing to travel locally or between properties as needed.
• Maintains physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties.
• Commits to updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, attending expos or conventions, and developing professional networks.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods; walk, sit, and use hands for various tasks.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, or crouch as required.
• Capable of using hands to handle objects and tools effectively.
• Ability to reach and lift above shoulder level.
• Must have normal auditory ability and strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work at heights when necessary.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and drag, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Possesses the vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is typically performed in an office and casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke.
• May require evening, weekend, and irregular shifts, including nights, with a moderate to high noise level in the work environment.
• Regular exposure to travel-related risks and interactions with challenging individuals is expected.