Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end, integrated marketing programs across events, awards, subscriptions, memberships, products and partnerships, working with Sales, Editorial, Events and Creative to drive awareness, engagement and revenue.

  • Define campaign strategy and messaging frameworks
  • Analyze performance and optimize for revenue and growth
  • Collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and revenue across events, awards, subscriptions, memberships, products and strategic partnerships.
  • Translate business objectives into audience-focused marketing strategies that support revenue, audience growth and brand goals.
  • Serve as a brand steward, ensuring consistency across messaging, creative and customer experiences across all marketing channels.
  • Partner with Sales, Editorial, Events, Creative and shared services teams to develop campaigns that reach target audiences and achieve business objectives.
  • Develop campaign strategies, messaging frameworks and creative briefs that clearly define goals, target audiences and success metrics.
  • Oversee campaign execution across email, web, social media, digital advertising, print and other marketing channels.
  • Manage integrated marketing plans, campaign calendars and project timelines, ensuring cross-functional teams remain aligned and projects are delivered on schedule.
  • Analyze campaign performance and customer insights to continuously optimize marketing strategies and improve business outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes, workflows and campaign effectiveness through automation, AI-assisted tools and emerging technologies.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitive activity and marketing best practices, sharing insights that elevate team performance and campaign results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns, preferably in B2B marketing.
  • Experience supporting audience growth, events, awards, subscriptions, partnerships or other revenue-generating marketing initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategy across digital, email, social media, web, print and experiential channels.
  • Experience using marketing technology, CRM, marketing automation and analytics platforms to execute, measure and optimize campaigns.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign performance data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing marketing copy, campaign messaging and creative briefs.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a collaborative, matrixed organization.
  • Experience managing external vendors, agencies and marketing technology platforms.

Preferred

  • Experience in B2B media, publishing, professional services or events marketing.
  • Experience working with marketing automation, CRM and customer data platforms.
  • Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting tools.
  • Experience leading integrated campaigns that support both audience development and revenue goals.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted marketing tools to improve campaign development, content creation or workflow efficiency.

Benefits

  • Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 26 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including, Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, E&P, Midstream, Oil & Gas Investor, as well as Crain’s regional business brands.Our brands:Ad AgeAutomotive NewsAutomotive News CanadaAutomotive News EuropeAutomobilwocheCrain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Cleveland BusinessCrain's Detroit BusinessCrain's Grand Rapids BusinessCrain's New York BusinessCrain CurrencyCreativityE&PGenomeWebMidstreamModern HealthcareOil & Gas InvestorPensions & InvestmentsPlastics NewsPrecision Medicine OnlineRubber NewsStaffing Industry AnalystsSustainable Plastics Tire BusinessUrethanes Technology International360Dx

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