Manager, Marketing and Communications

BME Strategies is hiring a Manager, Marketing and Communications to shape the firm’s brand and client-facing communications across proposals, conferences, digital channels, and marketing materials. The role leads creative production, business development support, event marketing, content, vendors, budgets, and performance measurement while collaborating across the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Executes Core Business Operations Team (CBOT) workstreams with independence
• Applies sound judgment on day-to-day decisions and escalates matters requiring policy direction or senior input
• May oversee the work of Assistants and Coordinators on defined tasks
• Accountable for own deliverables and associated timelines with minimal direction
• May manage Assistants/Coordinators
• Firm Development & Operational Contributions: leads implementation of process improvements within CBOT; supports cross-practice projects and firm initiatives; contributes to operational efficiency and consistency
• Internal Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: manages cross-practice relationships relevant to CBOT workstreams; communicates proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment; represents the CBOT on assigned firm-wide initiatives
• Maintain and evolve BME's brand identity, voice, and messaging guidelines, and ensure they are applied consistently
• Design high-quality materials for digital and print, including one-pagers, capability statements, reports, social graphics, email templates, and presentations
• Create and maintain accessible, branded templates that staff across the firm can use with confidence
• Review materials for brand alignment and set a clear review and approval process
• Manage photography, headshots, and other visual assets, and keep shared marketing files organized
• Translate BD priorities into campaigns and strategies that demonstrate BME’s expertise and value proposition
• Develop collateral that supports BD priorities, such as practice area overviews, project profiles, and partner-facing materials
• Help turn project work into case studies and client stories, working with project teams on approvals
• Own conference marketing from early planning through post-event wrap-up for every conference BME attends
• Maintain a calendar of upcoming conferences and their needs, working with BD and practice leads to plan ahead
• Design and produce booth displays, banners, signage, handouts, and presentation materials, and make sure everything is on-brand and on time
• Order branded promotional items and manage print and promotional vendors, shipping, and inventory
• Support BD with event follow-up so contacts and leads are captured
• Manage the conference budget, tracking spending on registrations, materials, promotional items, and shipping against the annual allocation
• Produce and distribute content across BME's website, newsletter, and LinkedIn, in line with an editorial calendar set with BD and practice leads
• Publish website updates, including team bios, project pages, and landing pages, and coordinate with web vendors as needed
• Help subject-matter experts and staff share BME content on LinkedIn with ready-to-use posts and graphics
• Manage the overall marketing budget and vendors, tracking spending across channels and events
• Manage incoming marketing requests from across the firm and keep workload visible
• Track marketing performance across the website, email, social, and events, and share regular updates with BD leadership to guide priorities
• Help set and follow guidelines for the ethical use of AI in BME’s marketing, including accuracy, client confidentiality, transparency, and respect for creators’ rights
• Other duties may be assigned to support client work when surge capacity is needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience required
• 2+ years in a consulting firm environment
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment
• And an alignment with BME's shared values
• Experience leveraging AI tools and workflows for marketing and design, and sound judgment about using them ethically and responsibly
• Proven experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns and leading creative teams
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Canva, or equivalent
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and marketing work (both digital and print)
• Knowledge of marketing automation tools, content management systems (CMS), and analytics platforms
• Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating conference or event marketing, including ordering promotional materials and swag
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize campaigns for maximum impact
• A passion for creativity and staying ahead of industry trends
• Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas
• 2–3+ years in a leadership or managerial role
• Master's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field
• Exposure to and/or experience with the public health field