Marketing Manager - Integrated Communications Agency

MARKETING MANAGER - INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

Idea Hall, an award-winning, creative communications agency based in Orange County, California, is seeking a motivated and experienced Communications and Digital Marketing Manager to join our team.  We have been in business since 2003, and value the many longstanding relationships that are the foundation of our agency. We unite public relations, branding and marketing together to build a powerful service offering to meet our clients' many and diverse needs.

The Role of a Marketing Manager at Idea Hall:

You will be responsible for supporting and managing client communications and digital marketing programs and campaigns across multiple channels, and with a diverse range of industries. You will collaborate with the agency’s internal team to ensure marketing, communications and advertising efforts are aligned with client goals and objectives.

Qualifications for Marketing Manager:

• 4+ years of experience within a Marketing/Communications role with proficiency in working with cross-functional teams, developing presentations and executing creative marketing campaigns.
• Strong research and analysis skills, ability to think critically at every step.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with internal staff, vendors and clients.
• Strong project management with the ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment, using digital PM software tools and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding and knowledge of traditional and emerging marketing channels across paid, owned, earned.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, web design, video production, social media, AI, etc.
• Ability to work onsite in our beautiful Costa Mesa Office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and with an additional 15% of work time to visit clients and attend events (sometimes in evenings).

The Marketing Manager Role:

• Manage client relationships and act as point of contact for all marketing-related programs, projects and managing the work.
• Engage in relationship-building to grow and retain our opportunities with clients.
• Have the ability to conduct and lead research and help generate insights based on the data and assist with audience development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm great ideas, concepts and creative assets that align strategic marketing initiatives.
• Develop, execute, and support integrated marketing campaigns across multi-platform channels that may include:
  • Developing and managing timelines with PM software tools
  • Supporting creative team with creative production needs
  • Support the team in the execution and optimization of digital marketing needs
  • Working with senior team leads to develop external presentations, content and other relevant materials
  • Supporting or directly managing accuracy with client expenses and budgets
  • Think and act strategically to get results for our clients

About Idea Hall: Idea Hall has been recognized by Medium one of the "8 Coolest Hidden Gem Companies in Southern California." We integrate public relations, branding, and marketing to create powerful service offerings that meet our clients' diverse needs. We strive to be "Champions of All Things Good" for our clients and community, earning a spot on the OC Civic 50 for eight years.

Our culture is collaborative, fun and entrepreneurial. We’ve built our culture on a foundation of our five core values: One Team, Relationships, Leadership, Growth Mindset, Making a Difference.  Our values represent how we work with one another.  They keep us accountable, define our beliefs, guide our policies, practices and build a strong community.  

Idea Hall operates a hybrid work environment guided by the needs of the team, our clients, and the agency at large. We offer an outsized benefits package for an agency of our size, including a monthly wellness allowance and technology stipend, 401K profit sharing and defined benefits plans, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, flex spending accounts for healthcare and childcare, and a host of culture-building goodies and perks throughout the year. Compensation s commensurate with experience and skill set at market rate for our location.
 

How to Apply
Please submit your resume + application along with a cover letter that let's us understand how you believe you align to the qualifications of the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please no phone calls or office visits. While we have great respect for recruiters, we will reach out to you directly if we need help filling this position.

Idea Hall is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know.