Job: Marketing Director
Job ID: 304.2
City: Seattle
State: WA
Type: Direct Hire
Posted Date:11/18/2009

FILTER is seeking a Marketing Director to join our team in our downtown Seattle headquarters. FILTER is a creative resources company that operates throughout the West Coast. We place creative and marketing communications professionals into temporary, contract and direct-hire positions and offer offsite project management, design and production. Our focus is on finding and fostering talent to deliver flexible and cost-effective creative and marketing solutions.
The Marketing Director is responsible for FILTER’s overall marketing strategic planning and programs, corporate communications, public relations, advertising and client services programs. This position ensures momentum in FILTER’s creative position through consistent messaging and branding.
We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing communications. Experience working at a PR firm is a plus, as is professional services experience. Solid working knowledge of HTML is required, as well as a strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and an aptitude for continued learning.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Design, implement and facilitate comprehensive marketing plan
• Organize and implement client relations through satisfaction surveys, development activities, and events
• Oversee corporate communication activities including external & internal communications and systems, advertising, web design, development and maintenance, public relations efforts, events, external vendors and consultants, corporate branding
• Develop and administer marketing/media databases
• Supervise Marketing Coordinator
• Conduct relevant research for competitive and innovative developments
• Participate in community outreach efforts
• Other marketing related duties as needed
• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures for the smooth operation of the marketing team
• Develop and maintain strategic perspective based on corporate and market needs to ensure the vitality and momentum of FILTER
• Help make sure FILTER’s philosophy, mission and values are practiced throughout the organization
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing to help FILTER operate with forethought, innovation and creativity

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• College degree in marketing communications
• 8+ years experience in marketing communications
• Excellent written/verbal communication (writing samples required)
• Creative thinker, problem solver
• Ability to synthesize relevant research/information and apply to business
• Collaborative work style
• Able to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks on time, within budget
• Work well to goals with minimal supervision
• Proactive, able to take initiative to accomplish goals
• Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Office and database programs
• Experience with Digital Impact, Responses or other mass e-mail distribution applications
• Solid working knowledge of HTML for web pages and e-mail templates
• Strong attention to detail and proven skills in copy proofreading and online aesthetics
• Ability to work fast and manage multiple projects on tight timelines
• Solid working knowledge of desktop PC technology, including MS Windows, MS Office, and MS Internet Explorer
• Understanding of Macintosh OS and Safari technology
• Proven desire and aptitude to continue learning about new technology tools and products
• Familiarity with marketing communications principles and functions

A BIT ABOUT FILTER
FILTER is a full-service creative resources company that connects industry-leading companies with the very best creative talent throughout the West Coast. Offering both creative staffing services and interactive media design and production, FILTER helps clients to make their ideas a reality and complete their projects with more speed, flexibility and cost efficiency. The company is headquartered in Seattle and has branch offices in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. FILTER has been serving the creative community, including top consumer brands and technology companies as well as leading design, advertising and interactive agencies, for the past two decades.

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.
FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

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