Marketing Manager

Hours: Full-time, exempt

Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to: Senior Director; Marketing, Engagement, and Communications

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.

Overview:

The Marketing, Engagement, and Communications Department establishes a clear vision and objectives for integrated marketing and engagement efforts, providing ongoing strategic direction that aligns with the organization’s business development agenda and engages key stakeholders through a variety of marketing and communications channels. The department executes plans by providing visually appealing and thought-provoking, multichannel content that raises URC’s profile with potential donors, partners, and staff. The team also supports communications needs of existing projects and internal communications priorities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, Engagement and Communications, the Marketing Manager will play a key role in all written communications for internal and external audiences:

• Provide technical expertise and support across the department and to less experienced writers working on URC projects and programs around the world;
• Support URC President by writing executive communications, including internal email to all staff;
• Create outline and talking points for speeches by Executive Team or Senior Leadership Team members;
• Write strong, differentiated thought leadership, including points of view, case studies, bylines, and blogs;
• Work collaboratively with MEC Senior Director on messaging and platform development for global marketing campaigns and company leadership;
• Ensure all written materials across all channels follow the URC Writing Style Guide;
• Identify, write, and/ or edit success and news stories that help position URC as a trusted partner and expert in the field;
• Create and maintain an editorial/ content calendar.
  
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in writing across a variety of external and internal channels, including but not limited to employee/ internal communications and thought leadership;
• At least 5 years of experience in writing for C-Suite executives or recognized leadership;
• At least 3 years of experience with speech writing;
• Outstanding writing and grammar skills;
• Ability to write for specific audiences that include potential funders, newsletter subscribers, website visitors, and employees;
• Demonstrated ability to identify and write stories to be used in marketing campaigns and external outreach efforts;
• Strong understanding and familiarity with AP Style.
  
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Understanding of international development industry;
• Exposure to global health care issues;
• 3-5 years’ experience as an editor;
• 3-5 years’ experience in social media.
  
  
  

Work samples produced within the last 6 months are required as part of this application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities. This position is open to qualified candidates legally authorized to work in the United States.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.