Manager, Marketing & Communications

United Benefit Advisors•Chicago, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

United Benefits Advisors® (UBA), a collaborative community of independent employee benefits advisors, is seeking a Manager of Marketing & Communications to lead the execution of partner-facing communications and marketing initiatives that support UBA's programs, conferences, and strategic priorities. This role is ideal for a highly organized marketing and communications professional who excels at translating organizational priorities into clear, consistent and actionable communications and campaigns. The Manager of Marketing & Communications works closely with internal leadership, program owners, and Partner Relations to ensure alignment and effective delivery of messaging that supports UBA's value to Partner Firms and Alliances. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, communication, and creative problem-solving skills to help translate ideas into effective marketing initiatives and impactful partner communications. This role plays an important part in maintaining and evolving the UBA brand while delivering high-quality, cohesive experience across communications, programs, and conferences.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, succinct, and engaging messaging.
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams.
High emotional intelligence and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, presentation tools, graphic design platforms, and social media management tools.
Experience working with digital communication platforms, association management systems, and marketing technologies to support content distribution, engagement, and program marketing initiatives.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with associations or in the employee benefits industry (preferred).
Comfort working with website platforms and emerging technologies, including basic HTML, marketing automation tools, graphic design and AI-assisted content development (preferred).