Sr. Marketing Manager
About The Position
The Sr. Marketing Manager is based at Informa Markets’ 605 Third Avenue office and supports Independent’s marketing department. The department oversees editorial and social rollout, sponsorship activations, show advertising, year-round social media, digital fair platforms, and physical design assets. The role helps guide Independent’s voice and maintain its editorial standards, with a focus on curatorial and operational excellence. The position owns editorial quality and timely delivery across Independent communications, including editorial, PR, marketing, programming, VIP relations, and exhibitor relations. In collaboration with the Project Manager and cross-departmental teams, the role ensures communications meet editorial standards, serve their audiences, follow the communications schedule, and reach final CEO approval on time and in final form. The position also represents the department in internal meetings, supervises staff as directed, assists with press inquiries and campaign press management, and coordinates advertising strategy, media buys, and brand partnership requirements.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of editorial experience across text, video, and digital.
- At least 4 years of management experience with multiple direct reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, content management systems (CMS), and database systems.
- Proficiency with CRM and marketing systems, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or another CRM, including AI integration and MS Office Suite.
- Meticulous attention to detail, organization, and digital editing skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience with writing, styling, and image intellectual property rights.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and project management software.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in English and another language.
- A master’s-level degree in Journalism, Art History, or Art Administration.
Responsibilities
- Represent the department in internal meetings and communicate editorial standards and deadlines.
- Prepare for and lead communications operations meetings and content and editorial calendar meetings for senior staff.
- Supervise staff as directed.
- Ensure communications meet Independent’s editorial standards and comply with editorial policies.
- Ensure the intended audience is considered in every communication.
- Collaborate with cross-departmental managers to develop and maintain communications schedules across audience segments and initiatives.
- Enforce final publishing deadlines across internal tools, including Monday.com boards.
- Work with the Senior Project Manager on content calendar updates and changes.
- Support the Senior Project Manager through approval rounds before final CEO approval, ensuring the final round is a true final version and each approval round is complete.
- Monitor internal deadlines with the Senior Project Manager, who oversees junior and Manager-level staff in completing internal work rounds.
- Assist with press inquiries and route them to the appropriate team member.
- Manage press for individual campaigns as directed.
- Coordinate and enforce advertising strategy, including ad placement and performance tracking.
- Oversee media buys and brand partnership requirements.
Benefits
- Welcoming community, in-person and online social events, colleague groups and networks, and a collaborative work environment.
- Up to four days per year for volunteering, with charity match funding available.
- Career development through bespoke training, mentoring platforms, LinkedIn Learning courses, and support for internal job moves.
- 15 days of PTO, increasing to 20 after three years and 25 after six years; 10 national holidays; a birthday leave day; and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
- 401(k) match.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee share purchase plan (ESPP) offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
- Employee assistance program, mental health first aiders, and free access to a wellness app.
- Global awards and kudos programs recognizing great work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
