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:

Support brand marketing and digital campaigns that advance a broad range of philanthropic and advocacy objectives, with a focus on driving impact in climate change and energy innovation, global health, and education. Working with internal and external marketing, communications and advocacy teams, the role will guide ongoing channel strategy, manage various digital marketing platforms, execute campaigns, and provide regular insights and reporting material.  

Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will have a solid background in digital marketing and a passion for advancing philanthropic and advocacy goals related primarily to fighting climate change. If you are a strategic thinker with strong 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:

• Digital Marketing Management:
  • Support all aspects of digital media marketing, ongoing channel management, and campaign strategy from initial planning to execution. 
  • Ensure campaigns achieve various communications and advocacy objectives, prepare strategy and creative briefs, create and maintain a social media editorial calendar, and continuously optimize channel strategy and approach. 
  • Manage relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders, including marketing, creative, and communications teams, executive leadership, and partner organizations.

Qualifications:

• Passion for understanding and addressing the world’s toughest problems including global health, climate, and education. 
• Deep understanding of the functionality and formats of major social media networks. 
• Experience with analytics tools and automation processes to ensure efficiency (Sprinklr, Bitly, Adobe Analytics). 
• 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. 
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and privacy in sensitive situations. 
• 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. 
• Experience managing social media campaigns and initiatives to achieve brand objectives or advocacy outcomes.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 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.