Marketing Account Manager - FT

Public Strategies (PS) is a nationally respected consulting, project management, and marketing firm based in Oklahoma City. We provide innovative solutions for federal, state, and local clients, including project and program management, training and technical assistance, technology, event management, research and evaluation, video production, and strategic communications. We also deliver research-informed direct services to financially vulnerable Oklahomans, with a focus on strengthening families and improving employment opportunities.

We are a collaborative team of thinkers, creatives, strategists, communicators, builders, researchers, and change agents committed to touching lives, driving change, and doing good well.

Position Summary

The Marketing Account Manager plays a critical role in helping PS achieve success for our clients through responsive solutions in areas of marketing, resource planning and project management in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Marketing Account Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on various marketing projects for a diverse set of clients.

This includes meeting with clients and key stakeholders to determine objectives; develop marketing strategy, project timelines and budgets; set-up and monitor tasks; coordinate with vendors and contractors; and provide regular updates and reports. If you're a creative, goal-oriented professional, we would like to hear from you.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with senior management, account managers, and clients on the development of strategic, brand-centered marketing initiatives for PS and its clients
• Research innovative styles and techniques that are appropriate for delivering impactful and relevant messaging to diverse target audiences
• Build consensus at all levels of the organization, as well as clients and vendors through relationship management and trust
• Understand lean process improvement and how to leverage it to create better project outcomes
• Must be intuitively adept and flexible to new or changing projects, systems, roles, and/or technology
• Meticulous attention to detail that helps the team you lead to pay attention to the same things you are noticing
• Empathetic mindset focused on curiosity over judgment that reflects in you and your team's work
• Extensive knowledge surrounding workflow management software such as Jira
• Develops effective marketing strategies to achieve client objectives, working with the team in brainstorming, conceptualizing and executing thoughtful campaigns
• Focus on quality control, including proofing, reviewing, and measuring creative output and processes
• Continuously learn, evaluate and implement new marketing communication technologies, and keep the department informed and current with industry trends
• Create content including, but not limited to, organic social and web content, press releases, brochures, blogs, scripts, talking points, direct mail, posters, and other marketing work
• Bring an innovative approach to generate creative ideas that promote our brands
• Develop digital campaigns and analyze marketing metrics
• Set up tasks in project management system and monitor to ensure effective communication, workflow, progress, quality, and timeliness
• Manage timelines and delivery schedules in collaboration with the development team, designers, and copywriters
• Serve as a communication liaison between stakeholders, developers, designers, and copywriters, with strong attention to detail and clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Oversee quality assurance of deliverables prior to client delivery
• Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, vendors, and team members, serving as a strategic resource and partner
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, English or a related field, required
• Will consider 4+ years' work experience (in addition to below experience) in lieu of degree

Experience

• Five to seven years of experience in marketing or communications
• History of creating and overseeing social media campaigns, producing content, reviewing analytics, and communicating results with stakeholders
• Background in developing marketing and promotional materials
• Proven work experience of designing and implementing successful marketing campaigns
• Experience writing, editing, producing, and proofing content for press releases, social media, blogs, e-newsletters, and video scripts
• Experience with SEO/SEM and Google Analytics
• Demonstrable experience with online social tools, marketing campaigns, and web technologies

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Creativity and innovation are essential
• Excellent at crafting strategic messages for external audiences
• Ability to develop newsletters, news releases and promotional materials
• Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
• Ability to interact with graphic and web staff to drive creative content
• Strong critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong writing skills, a solid understanding of what makes for an engaging story
• Proficiency in Acrobat Professional and MS Office products
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with various deadlines
• Implementing and managing media campaigns
• In-depth knowledge of CRM software and Content Management Systems
• Familiarity with Jira or other project management software systems
• Adeptness to maintain a positive attitude and a good sense of humor