Marketing Specialist/Creative & Production (San Antonio) 

JOB TITLE Marketing Professional I

JOB NUMBER: 570004

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Marketing Specialist will also participate in various networks in order to share and re-apply best practices and engage with peers across the organization. Overall, s/he will contribute to the development of print and digital marketing materials specifically for partner programs served by the MRC in support of The Nature Conservancy’s three marketing objectives:

Become the most respected organization among key audiences

 Increase major gifts fundraising to support conservation goals

Duties:

 2.       Design and layout planned creative projects within established templates or by developing original work.

 3.       Build and maintain databases and other print/electronic resources to support MRC projects.

 4.       Monitor and provide regular updates on progress of tactical rollout of marketing and media programs as required.

 5.       Proactively develop new marketing material, designs and concepts in anticipation of program partner needs.

 6.       Participate in Conservancy networks to enhance knowledge and skills.

 7.       Provide regular updates regarding status of projects to supervisor and/or project leaders.

 8.       Coordinate marketing activities with other MRC and marketing and communications staff and identify opportunities for coordination of activities between MRC staff, program partners and the Conservancy’s Worldwide Office.

 9.       Provide creative input on marketing plan tactics for publications and the Web

·         Three to five years experience implementing marketing programs and managing projects

·         Experience in production, photo management, Web and/or design. Experience producing a variety of print and electronic vehicles, including brochures, reports, fundraising materials, presentations, fact sheets, video and digital communications (Web, CD-Rom, DVD).

·         Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

·         Experience managing vendors and contractors

·         Excellent computer skills and experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet research and navigation. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications (especially InDesign and PhotoShop) preferred.

·         Ability to maintain accurate time and detail reporting for deliverables outlined in marketing plans

·         Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

·         Organizational and detail-oriented with ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data

·         Ability to work in a team-based environment with internal and external partners

·         Experience working with an advertising/public relations agency or field-based complex organization preferred

·         Ability & willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed

·         Personal passion for preserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles and values of The Nature Conservancy’s global approach to conservation

·         Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and expertise in one or more creative marketing disciplines: design, digital media, publication production.

·         Experience working with all MS Office Adobe Creative Suite software.

·         Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.