Marketing Manager Loch & Key Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time From $65,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Marketing Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Organizational skills Marketing campaign management Advertising Account management Communication skills

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ASAP Reports to: Sr. Marketing Manager Based in Knoxville, TN (In-office role) Full-Time Position We're looking for a Marketing Manager to join our Marketing Department at Loch & Key Productions, with a primary focus on supporting & managing the day-to-day marketing efforts for higher education clients, & working directly with our dedicated higher ed team to execute robust & multi-faceted campaigns & initiatives . This role is ideal for an experienced marketer who can take meaningful ownership of campaigns & projects while working closely with the account lead. The Marketing Manager will help translate account strategy into action, manage ongoing campaigns & priorities, coordinate across internal creative, digital, & content teams, & maintain strong communication with both the client & internal team. This role requires someone who can balance strategy with execution. You'll help develop marketing plans, manage campaigns from concept through reporting, participate in client communications, & proactively identify needs & opportunities. The right person is an extremely organized project manager, thoughtful marketer, confident communicator, & collaborative teammate who can operate independently while contributing to a larger account strategy. Key Areas of Responsibility Work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to manage the day-to-day marketing efforts for higher ed clients Develop a strong understanding of individual clients, their programs, audiences, priorities, enrollment goals, & institutional objectives Manage the planning, execution, & reporting of integrated marketing & promotional campaigns Participate in regular client meetings, contribute recommendations, document next steps, & ensure consistent follow-through Build & maintain marketing plans, campaign calendars, timelines, briefs, decks, & supporting documentation Translate account strategy & client priorities into clear, actionable assignments for internal creative, content, digital, & production teams Proactively identify marketing opportunities, campaign needs, potential challenges, & next steps & bring recommendations to the account lead. Help develop campaign strategy across paid media, social media, email, web, video, traditional media, & other relevant channels Coordinate with internal teams & external partners to ensure campaigns & projects are delivered accurately, strategically, & on schedule Collaborate with creative teams on campaign concepts, messaging, copy, design, photography, & video production Write, edit, & provide strategic feedback on marketing & campaign copy as needed Maintain awareness of higher education marketing trends, prospective student behavior, Gen Z media habits, & broader cultural trends that may impact campaign strategy Coordinate & track campaigns timelines, deliverables, & relevant tasks Ensure internal teams have the information, assets, approvals, & direction necessary to successfully execute their work Support additional agency accounts, initiatives, events, & campaigns as department needs evolve Provide on-site or weekend support for events, productions, or activations when needed Qualifications / Skills Bachelor's degree preferred in Marketing, Communications, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in marketing, advertising, communications, account management, or a related field Experience managing campaigns, projects, or significant areas of responsibility within a client or brand account Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategy across digital advertising, social media, email, web, content, creative, and traditional media Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, stakeholders, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining close attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable participating in client meetings, presenting ideas and recommendations, and navigating client feedback Ability to think strategically while remaining comfortable with hands-on execution Experience developing creative briefs and collaborating with designers, content teams, photographers, videographers, and other creative partners Ability to work independently and proactively, anticipate needs and opportunities, and understand when to collaborate, escalate, or seek direction Higher education, enrollment marketing, or agency experience preferred Familiarity with marketing to prospective college students, particularly Gen Z audiences, is a plus Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and ability to work effectively across teams The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Interested? Give us a shout! Please send a resume and cover letter to and

Pay:

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person