Marketing Manager

Job Brief

The Marketing Manager works in close collaboration with the firm’s leadership, and external agencies to generate, track and report new media opportunities and to document the firm’s people, practice, and culture through written, visual, and experiential media. The Marketing Manager is a self-starter who possesses a keen sense of initiative, strong writing skills, a global design perspective, and experience with communications coordination. This position is perfect for a professional who excels at multi-tasking, possesses superior organization and communication skills, generates fresh ideas, is a collaborator and brings a passion for design. This position may be based in Austin or San Antonio.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications Publications -

• Track all incoming media inquiries and coverage.
• Maintain media placement calendar and media grid
• Coordinate logistics, tracking, and reporting of opportunities and coverage in collaboration w/ external PR firms
• Assist in preparing graphic and written materials to respond to media requests
• Assist in development of new creative campaigns for industry and client-specific targets
• Coordinate logistics for photography and videography documentation (e.g. site and vendor research, shot lists, call sheets, models, styling and/or staging, travel logistics and scheduling)
• Develop, write, and edit new communications copy, including interview content, project narratives, biographies, case studies, copy for publications, books, and other marketing materials
• Provide support to develop, write, and manage production of specialty brochures, mailers, announcements, etc.
• Write and design quarterly newsletter for email distribution through Mail Chimp.
• Support, coordinate and track award submissions
• Maintain digital library of resources and communications content, including: photography, up-to-date resumes/bios, and project narratives and data sheets, etc. to be used for marketing purposes.
• Maintain content for portfolio sites (Archello, Architizer, World-Architect, etc.)
• Develop and Maintain CRM system
• Create EOY marketing/PR reports

Website & Social Media Content -

• Create, schedule, and share content for owned media channels (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, portfolio sites)
• Track, record, and report social media activity (Instagram)
• Maintain company website (Word Press)
• Planning and logistics support for special events, lectures, happy hours, project site tours, book launches and public presentations

New Business Development-

• Work with firm leadership to track and monitor leads for potential projects
• Coordinate bi-weekly BD huddles with firm leadership
• Assist with RFQ/P production, cold calls, and lead-finding research to support new Business Development
• Actively participate in appropriate industry, profession and community organizations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a professional degree in Journalism, English, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, and best practices.
• A minimum of 5 years of directly applicable professional work experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Strong understanding of the design industry, including its trends, key players, and target audiences.
• Experience in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Exceptional communication and presentation ability.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Strong digital graphic and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information in a variety of content styles.
• Proficiency in digital marketing platforms, tools and analytics.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), Google Docs and Google Analytics, Mail Chimp, and Social Media/web platforms (WordPress, Instagram, Planoly) and familiarity with CRM software.

What we offer-
• A creative work environment
• An opportunity to grow professionally
• Work on exciting projects across the country
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• FSA opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings and 3% company match
• Flexible PTO
• Discretionary bonus opportunities

Please apply to careers@claytonkorte.com with 'Marketing Manager’ in the subject line. Send cover letter, resume and representative work samples (writing, web development and related graphics) with indication of your role on the projects submitted max 15MB PDF (no links, please). We will acknowledge receipt of your application, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.

Clayton Korte is committed to an environment of mutual respect, and seeks to cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative community.

COVID-19 considerations: Full COVID-19 vaccination required or an approved medical or religious exemption.