[Hiring] Senior Associate, Education @COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY GROUP INC

Role Description

Communications Strategy Group (CSG®), an intent marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado, is seeking senior associate candidates to lead strategic marketing and communications for our clients in the K-12 education industry. This position is for a senior associate with at least three years of experience managing client relationships with an emphasis in strategic communications, public relations, content marketing, and marketing strategy.

Senior associates are the engines behind CSG’s clients, executing day-to-day work, managing client deliverables, and collaborating effectively on projects across shared services. They serve as the key point of contact in client relationships with oversight from their director.

To be successful, you’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment and face each day with a willingness to jump feet first into whatever comes across your path. Whether you’re running client status calls, developing and executing monthly implementation plans, coordinating projects across PR, digital, project management, and studio teams, or immersing yourself in the latest industry trade publications, you’ll be a critical part of our commitment to purposeful solutions that solve our clients’ business problems.

The ideal candidate can serve as the primary account manager and day-to-day client point of contact for multiple high-impact clients, executing client strategies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Execute client strategies within the industry portfolio; understand annual and semi-annual strategies and execute day-to-day activities in support of them.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams including project management, studio, digital, and PR to execute against strategies.
• Own the day-to-day client relationship through running client status calls, developing agendas, and ongoing communications.
• Effectively use project management tools to stay on deadline with tasks and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a base-level understanding of all services CSG provides and how each can support client goals.
• Be an expert on the education industry to shape strategy development, review materials, and implement.
• Collaborate with coach and direct reports on professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of agency experience in PR/media relations, strategic communications, and/or marketing.
• 2+ years of experience within the K-12 education industry.
• Demonstrated ability to support execution and manage a portfolio of clients while serving as the primary day-to-day client contact.
• Ability to work collaboratively, confidently, and independently in a fast-paced environment with an understanding of how to delegate and manage up as needed.
• Accountability and a confident presence with keen problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills, particularly related to marketing and communications plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• A passion for finding creative solutions for clients’ problems, requests, and opportunities.
• Curiosity to learn and stay on top of industry and client vertical trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience working in a project management system (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, Workfront, etc.) - Nice to have.
• Beginner-level understanding of utilizing AI - Nice to have.

Benefits

• Self-managed PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid and subsidized insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Business casual environment with remote and flexible work arrangements available.
• Central Cherry Creek office location in Denver, CO.
• Monthly team lunches.
• Competitive salary range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00.