Manager, Marketing Services
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Bring your marketing experience and leadership qualities to our team! The Manager, Marketing Services is responsible for the development, oversight and implementation of all creative executions for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the manager, you will act as a gatekeeper to an in-house creative agency that provides message development, workflow coordination, project and asset management and internal client interaction to develop sales collateral and support campaign efforts for traditional and digital marketing activities in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. This position combines successful collaboration with presentation and management confidence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage the workflow and provide supervisory support to the Marketing Services Coordinator, using a motivational leadership style that empowers others to succeed
• Responsible for oversight of projects from an internal creative agency within the Thunder organization that services design and production needs for internal departments including print ads, sales collateral, direct mail, posters, web graphics, invitations, outdoor campaigns, packaging, large format, etc.
• Utilize proficiency in project management to provide top-notch customer service throughout all aspects of the graphics request and delivery process, including communication, creative timelines and quality control
• Contribute to the development and strategic positioning of the Thunder identity by overseeing the development and approvals for all creative workflow
• Manage overall workflow and other tools/resources to ensure the marketing services and graphic design teams maintain a healthy grasp on prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines
• Work with department leadership to help define standards for brand usage, including development of brand style guide, to drive greater brand consistency and equity
• Proactively collaborate across departments to reinforce brand direction, ensure consistent brand presentation, and foster brand compliance throughout all creative projects
• Drive creative elements to elevate Thunder and Blue brands as well as associated products and services
• Work with outside vendors to establish print budgets, production timelines, delivery and installation
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
and Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• At least 5-7 years' experience in project/production management supporting marketing, digital marketing, brand management, partner activation and/or advertising
• Detailed knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is required
• Experience working at an advertising agency is preferred
• Understanding of various methods of printing and finishing
• Experience successfully leading and motivating others while ensuring that deadlines are met
• Broad and deep knowledge of all marketing disciplines including agency management, creative leadership, cross-functional team leadership, media engagement, digital marketing, public relations, social media, partner marketing, customer acquisition and retention, consumer insights and innovation/new product development
• Charismatic, highly-organized, self-motivated, hands-on, adaptable and able to work effectively with many constituents throughout the company
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously, manage a project from design to completion, and deliver an extraordinary, detail-oriented work product
• Interpersonal skills that include listening as well as oral and written communication
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building talents
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred, but not required
• Primary work location will be the Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director, Marketing & Brand Management.
As a full-time employee, you will enjoy our generous benefits package which includes excellent medical/dental/vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, employee ticket options, 401(k) with matching funds, gym membership subsidy and on-site yoga.
The Professional Basketball Club, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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