MARKETING MANAGER (FULL TIME)

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to join our Marketing Department at Loch & Key Productions, with a primary focus on supporting & managing the day-to-day marketing efforts for higher education clients, & working directly with our dedicated higher ed team to execute robust & multi-faceted campaigns & initiatives .
This role is ideal for an experienced marketer who can take meaningful ownership of campaigns & projects while working closely with the account lead. The Marketing Manager will help translate account strategy into action, manage ongoing campaigns & priorities, coordinate across internal creative, digital, & content teams, & maintain strong communication with both the client & internal team.
This role requires someone who can balance strategy with execution. You’ll help develop marketing plans, manage campaigns from concept through reporting, participate in client communications, & proactively identify needs & opportunities. The right person is an extremely organized project manager, thoughtful marketer, confident communicator, & collaborative teammate who can operate independently while contributing to a larger account strategy.
Key Areas of Responsibility Work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to manage the day-to-day marketing efforts for higher ed clients
Develop a strong understanding of individual clients, their programs, audiences, priorities, enrollment goals, & institutional objectives
Manage the planning, execution, & reporting of integrated marketing & promotional campaigns
Participate in regular client meetings, contribute recommendations, document next steps, & ensure consistent follow-through
Translate account strategy & client priorities into clear, actionable assignments for internal creative, content, digital, & production teams
Proactively identify marketing opportunities, campaign needs, potential challenges, & next steps & bring recommendations to the account lead.
Help develop campaign strategy across paid media, social media, email, web, video, traditional media, & other relevant channels
Coordinate with internal teams & external partners to ensure campaigns & projects are delivered accurately, strategically, & on schedule
Collaborate with creative teams on campaign concepts, messaging, copy, design, photography, & video production
Write, edit, & provide strategic feedback on marketing & campaign copy as needed
Maintain awareness of higher education marketing trends, prospective student behavior, Gen Z media habits, & broader cultural trends that may impact campaign strategy
Ensure internal teams have the information, assets, approvals, & direction necessary to successfully execute their work
Provide on-site or weekend support for events, productions, or activations when needed
Qualifications / Skills Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in marketing, advertising, communications, account management, or a related field
Experience managing campaigns, projects, or significant areas of responsibility within a client or brand account
Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategy across digital advertising, social media, email, web, content, creative, and traditional media
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, stakeholders, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining close attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable participating in client meetings, presenting ideas and recommendations, and navigating client feedback
Ability to think strategically while remaining comfortable with hands-on execution
Experience developing creative briefs and collaborating with designers, content teams, photographers, videographers, and other creative partners
Ability to work independently and proactively, anticipate needs and opportunities, and understand when to collaborate, escalate, or seek direction
Higher education, enrollment marketing, or agency experience preferred
Familiarity with marketing to prospective college students, particularly Gen Z audiences, is a plus
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and ability to work effectively across teams
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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