Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing Communications Manager

HB Strategies is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Communications Manager to expand our team. This new position will enhance overall marketing efforts to heighten its presence with key audiences in markets where the firm has a presence. The Marketing Communications Manager will be an integral member of the marketing team and its strategy, development, and execution of a variety of marketing initiatives – with a particular focus on managing the new business proposal process while collaborating with the Marketing Director on digital strategies and content generation. Our goal is to deliver valuable, effective marketing programs that will significantly contribute to the growth and long-term success of the firm, its thirteen offices nationwide, and seventy-plus professionals.

This new position will be a part of a four-member marketing team reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications. The individual selected will function in office in one of the firm’s state capital offices, preferably Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, or Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firmwide new business proposal process. The daily management of the process includes personal engagement across the firm to create tailored new business proposals for each of the firm’s practice groups.
• Work closely with the Marketing Director to develop proactive strategies and collateral that heighten the presence of the firm and its principals.
• Help drive meaningful online engagement through the firm’s social media platforms through unique content that promotes the skills and expertise of the firm’s principals and their work for clients.
• Proactively generate new ideas and develop and execute strategies that can strengthen brand awareness with key audiences.
• Collaborate with other team members to create impactful and brand-affirming marketing initiatives.
• Support the Marketing Director with editorial oversight of the marketing team’s products.
• Assist the Marketing Director in maintaining brand guidelines and consistency across the firm.

Required Skills

• A clear understanding of, and experience in, government at the state or federal level or with related organizations.
• A proactive self-starter and problem solver with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated success in generating ideas and leading projects in an incredibly fast-changing environment.
• Proven record of accomplishment in effective multimedia storytelling.
• A strong work ethic and experience with working in a fast-moving environment managing multiple projects at once.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success in digital strategies and content generation.
• Successful project management with strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate ideas.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with, and knowledge of, lobbying and/or public affairs.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV with a letter of interest and qualifications to [email protected].