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

Guide campaign strategy for brand marketing and digital initiatives that advance a broad range of philanthropic and advocacy objectives, with a focus on driving impact in global health, climate, technology, and education. Working with internal and external marketing, research, communications, and advocacy teams the role will guide ongoing program strategy, draft campaign briefs and go-to-market plans, forecast campaign results, and ideate future campaigns. This role will also serve as the main orchestrator of certain climate-related initiatives pulling different online marketing levers and convening internal and external partners to achieve core program objectives. This remit will support various elements of organic social media (especially X, LinkedIn, and YouTube), paid media, creator partnerships, email marketing, and program reporting. Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the global health and climate space and have a passion for advancing philanthropic and advocacy goals. If you are a strategic thinker with strong writing and analytical skills and a passion for digital marketing, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

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

• Campaign Strategy: Draft campaign briefs in alignment with ever-changing editorial calendar, including writing about background and approach, gathering inputs for audience recommendations, relevant research results, content plans, and go-to-market plans. Create presentations to elevate campaign and broader programmatic approaches to high level stakeholders.
• Climate Program Support: Maintain and execute on an issue-specific editorial calendar, driving objectives through organic, paid, creator, and email marketing efforts. Create presentations and lead meetings to elevate program work to key collaborators and stakeholders.
• Communication and Collaboration: Manage relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders, including marketing, creative, and communications teams, executive leadership, and partner organizations.
• Issue Awareness: Keep a pulse on the latest updates across core advocacy topics.
• Workflow Optimization: Maintain a system for tracking brief creation process and review cycle.

 Qualifications

• Passion for understanding and addressing the world’s toughest problems including global health, climate, and education.
• Understanding of the broader strategic approach for various campaign planning components – data, research, paid media, creators, and organic social.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to build community and earn trust quickly.
• Comfortable providing C-level feedback and presenting in executive reviews.
• 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.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and general digital savvy.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. 
• 4-6 years’ professional experience.
• Experience managing complex processes.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and privacy in sensitive situations.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $125,000-$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.