Community Marketing Manager – Research Partnerships & External Engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies supporting research and community partnerships.
• Create and manage case studies, blogs, videos, newsletters, and partner success stories.
• Coordinate cross-functional launches involving research, communications, legal, design, and product teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and research communities.
• Plan and support conferences, summits, community events, and partner engagement programs.
• Gather partner feedback and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
• Manage ongoing community communications and engagement initiatives.
• Track program performance and report on key metrics including engagement, reach, partner satisfaction, and research interest.
• Identify opportunities to expand awareness and promote research initiatives to external audiences.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in marketing, communications, partnerships, community engagement, or related fields.
• Experience working directly with external partners, research organizations, academic institutions, or nonprofits.
• Proven success launching externally facing content such as case studies, blogs, videos, or marketing campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects and launch timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience supporting research, innovation, or emerging technology programs.
• Background in AR/VR, wearables, computer vision, AI, or related technologies.
• Experience organizing conferences, community events, or partner summits.
• Familiarity with university research programs and academic partnership environments.
• Experience building or scaling community programs from the ground up.