Marketing Communications Specialist

Marsh McLennan • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mid-Market Communication COE team at Marsh. This role can be based in Urbandale, Atlanta, Houston, or Sunrise and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As a Marketing Communications Specialist, you will lead the development and maintenance of project plans, and serving as a key connector, you’ll drive clear communication and alignment among teams, stakeholders, and vendors by coordinating resources, supporting client implementations, and delivering results that exceed expectations. This role offers a great opportunity to drive impactful marketing projects, collaborate creatively, and make a meaningful contribution!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in marketing and project management
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Keen eye for design and creativity, and an understanding of design principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and Word; working knowledge of MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience in employee benefits business and solutions highly desirable
• Experience providing project/program management expertise and guidance to the business consultants, principles, and partners to facilitate their client’s benefits open enrollment communication strategy
• Experience integrating AI into established workflows
• Ability to deliver guidance on development and implementation of standards, methods, tools, templates for project management, execution, and reporting
• Experience leading scope intake meetings with consultants to define and align on deliverables

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed risk and project plans covering resources, scope, schedule, cost, assumptions, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain clear communication across team members and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on roles and responsibilities
• Negotiate resource requirements with the Midmarket Communications Leader when priority conflicts arise
• Lead recurring workstream and project meetings, documenting and following up on actions and risks
• Coordinate work assignments for designers, writers, contractors, and fellow project managers in adherence with departmental standards
• Partner with outside vendors to ensure timely execution of print and/or translation services
• Review project proposals, validate requirements, and recommend changes as appropriate
• Support client implementations by ensuring key activities are completed and all parties are aligned
• Establish best practices, standards, tools, and templates for project management, execution, and reporting
• Responsible for process execution and ensuring adherence to standard procedures and controls
• Consult with the core communications team on client-specific communication plans
• Participate in consultant and client meetings to define deliverables, serving as liaison as needed

Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• interesting work
• supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• talented colleagues
• career opportunities
• benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level