Manager of Marketing and Communications

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$90K/yr – $115K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end B2B and communications programs for Gray Capital, driving deal flow, investor activity, and cross-brand collaboration across Graycor and BuiltWorlds. Lead content, media relations, and vendor partnerships to amplify leadership in real estate and tech investments.

  • Own end-to-end campaigns across PR, content, and digital channels
  • Drive collaboration with partner brands and external agencies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Gray Capital Growth Marketing: Design and execute targeted B2B campaigns to drive deal flow, attract investors, and elevate Gray Capital’s real estate and tech investment activities.
  • Portfolio Coordination: Function as the primary bridge to coordinate joint PR, shared messaging, and cross-promotional campaigns with the marketing teams at Graycor and BuiltWorlds.
  • Content Creation & Thought Leadership: Manage Gray Capital's digital presence; draft compelling newsletters, create thought leadership content, and design clean visual assets to position our leadership as industry pioneers.
  • PR & Media Logistics: Draft press releases, secure local and industry media placements for Gray Capital milestones, and coordinate award submissions across the portfolio.
  • Vendor & Agency Management: Source, vet, and manage outside graphic designers, copywriters, or PR firms to scale your execution capabilities when extra support is needed.

Requirements

  • 5 to 8 years of full-time, progressive B2B marketing experience within a corporate environment.
  • Industry Focus (A Major Plus): Prior experience working within Commercial Real Estate, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction), PropTech, or Construction Tech sectors.
  • MarTech & CRM Proficiency: Practical experience working with HubSpot and Salesforce to manage email marketing campaigns, track leads, and monitor campaign performance.
  • Design & Creative Skills: Proficient with Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) to quickly produce or polish high-quality marketing materials, presentations, and social graphics.
  • AI & Workflow Efficiency: Familiarity with leveraging modern AI tools (like Claude or ChatGPT) to accelerate content drafting, brainstorm strategies, and optimize marketing workflows.
  • Execution Focus: A "doer" mindset—someone who is highly organized and genuinely enjoys rolling up their sleeves to execute social media, design, and email strategies themselves.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off (vacation, parental leave, and sick leave), and a company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
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Gray Capital Investors

A Chicago-based private investment firm, Gray Capital Investors looks to leverage decades of experience in real estate, construction, related-technology, and industries to invest with operators in those areas. As an entirely family-owned and managed fund, Gray Capital brings flexibility, an ability to make quick decisions, and a long-term perspective.

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