Marketing Manager

Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.

Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Role

This role will serve as the linchpin for the aggregation, preparation and internal circulation of planned social media content spanning a broad range of social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others. Working with the marketing and communications strategy teams and coordinating closely with both internal and external stakeholders, the role will streamline and optimize the process of intake, presentation, and approval processes across all social media channels.

Please note: our work demands collaboration spanning multiple teams and the ability to quickly adapt to new developments and opportunities. Accordingly, this is an in-office role in Kirkland, WA.

Responsibilities

• Approval Process Management: Aggregate and triage incoming social media ideas and requests from a wide range of stakeholders; package social media recommendations and visualizations for approval, including making requested updates and edits.
• Data and Workflow Optimization: Support management of a comprehensive social calendar of proposed, approved and potential social media posts; craft and optimize workflows and tools in support of timely and efficient management of social media sourcing and publishing.
• Communication and Collaboration: Manage relationships and communication with key content creators and associates, including internal sources and external partners and agencies.
• Reporting and Analytics: Track and monitor social media post performance; create timely updates and insights on post performance, reception, and reaction.

 Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the functionality and formats of major social media networks.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to build community and earn trust quickly while maintaining a strong backbone.
• Stellar track record of working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, requiring attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture.
• Flexible and adaptable in changing situations; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Positive, collaborative, and professional attitude even in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Able to pass extensive background investigation.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and general digital savvy.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with content management tools (Sprinklr, Bitly, Adobe Analytics) and automation processes to ensure efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and privacy in sensitive situations.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing, organizing, and executing on social media campaigns and initiatives to achieve brand objectives or advocacy outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree or proven experience.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$135,000 per year. Starting salary offers will vary depending on several factors including education, experience, and qualifications. This role also qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.