Michigan Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Overview:

The Marketing Manager will report directly to the CEO and work harmoniously with the Global Creative Director (Europe) to coordinate marketing efforts and align the EU campaigns within the Americas. As part of the Senior Leadership team, the position will be required to work onsite in Battle Creek daily at our newly renovated corporate office, unless on the road at an event or show. This crucial role will enhance and springboard our products on social media, create new marketing streams in new and untapped markets, and assist the Sales department in developing a marketing strategy for new business areas that complement existing offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining/Gaining a vast knowledge of Aerospace products and services to speak intelligently with current and prospective clients, including how they stack up to the competition.
• Promoting the company’s existing brands and introducing new products, including but not limited to aircraft sales, aircraft parts, restaurant services, restaurant marketing, etc.
• Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the marketing goals.
• Oversee Social Media schedules which includes creating/posting content and responding to comments and messages.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A. / B. S.) from a four-year college or university
• (6+) years of related experience preferably in the aerospace/aviation industry
• Minimum of five (5) years of related Marketing, Branding, and Advertisement experience in a capacity running a marketing department.
• Any of the following: aircraft sales, aircraft parts, restaurant services, restaurant marketing, etc

Confidential

Belle tire is looking for a proven, hands-on Marketing and Data Analyst who is ready and capable of handling the responsibility of supporting and driving key business categories. We seek an entrepreneur motivated and passionate about driving customer demand, volume and profitability.

This role requires an always learning mindset and hunger for uncovering the “why” when it comes to business questions and consumer behavior. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow with guidance from marketing leadership and contribute to evolving the go-to-market strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use technical skills set to pull, mine and leverage data for business opportunities and insights.
• Manipulate, integrate and connect data from different sources
• Understand the context for the data well enough to clean and transform it into a form useful for subsequent analysis
• Perform complex data/statistical analysis and explain to management
• Utilize data visualization and dashboard tools
• Develop and use a predictive model
• Bring to life the business/consumer story from the data — Observation/Fact, Implications and Potential Recommendations or Considerations
• Data mine from a variety of internal and external sources
• Drive business and customer decision making and support strategic business initiatives
• Customer facing pricing and promotional strategy
• Regional and store-level conversations, support, and solutions
• Competitive intelligence and real-time monitoring of initiatives
• Tracking & measurement of performance and impact
• Managing ad-hoc information requests made by key marketing and business leaders across the organization, including organizing and coordinating the necessary data and materials.
• Completing customer pricing requests
• Identify and communicate business, consumer or competitive white spaces and execute into new business opportunities.
• Manage, partner, collaborate and motivate peers, executives and other key stakeholders across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years relevant full-time experience working with data
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, marketing, statistics, mathematics, computer science or relevant discipline
• Experience writing SQL queries
• Excellent mathematical/statistical and logic skills
• Strong, proven background in Excel
• Ability to partner, collaborate and motivate peers, executives and other key stakeholders across an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience with R, or Python
• Experience in modelling, data science, or machine learning a plus but not mandatory
• GIS mapping software experience a plus but not mandatory

Desired Qualifications:

• Automotive, Tire or Auto Service Industry experience
• Strong, proven background in R, or Python
• Experience in modelling, data science, or machine learning
• GIS mapping software experience

Working Conditions: Work days are typically Mon-Fri, some overtime may be required, and the position is considered on-call for all days of the week. Office environment requiring long periods of sitting, and operation of standard office equipment.

Belle Tire

Job Summary:

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is looking for the Director of Motion Graphics & 3D Animation to join our in-house production team. The Director of Motion Graphic and 3D Animation will be responsible for a wide range of projects for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers creating impactful and engaging content to improve the fan experience and generate revenue, implement the organizations brand design look, and feel and establish consistency across all platforms for arena, ballpark, digital and broadcasting. The Director is additionally responsible for mentoring and managing a team of motion graphics designers. The position is based in Detroit, MI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an innovative design leader on creative materials for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment via signage, digital platforms, and various branding applications
• Assist in developing concepts, storyboarding and pre-production as well as managing in-house motion designers while also being the first line of approvals and art direction for freelanced motion graphics work.
• Take the design lead on all major/high-profile Motion Graphic projects.
• Mentor motion graphic designers, helping them raise their design abilities, technical proficiency, and professionalism.
• Work through multiple active creative requests, identifying priorities, providing status updates, and remaining flexible as priorities shift.
• Producing in-venue graphics including all digital signage throughout Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Ballpark interior and exterior.
• Responsible for the creation of impactful and entertaining pumpers, player personality videos, opens and other content used in-arena during games.
• Creates unique content to be used on social media and other digital platforms to engage with fans and generate revenue. Assists in creating compelling content that can be used for paid media to assist with ticket sales, co-brand sponsor promotions, retail sales and other essential business objectives.
• Collaborates with Art Directors to plan, concept and create the organizations brand look and feel for each season. Ensures this look is used properly across all content channels.
• Strong ability to integrate 3D elements into motion graphic productions.
• Creates compelling motion graphics and infographics and helps create consistency and quality of all graphics.
• Helps manage content that is used on all platforms by working with game time operators.
• Helps with finishing edited productions (overlays, color correction and other video treatments)
• Assists with conceptual and storytelling productions.
• Continuously looks for new and innovative ways to create new fan experience content.

Supplemental Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.
• 7+ years related experience and/or training. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent collaboration skills. Must be able to work with a team.
• Strong knowledge of various digital media and equipment use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to inspire creative thinking and create innovative solutions.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism in high stress situations.
• Strong understanding of motion graphic development.
• Strong ability to integrate 3D elements into motion graphic productions.
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Mastery of a 3D application, preferably 3DS Max, Maya or Cinema 4D.
• Intermediate knowledge or Premiere, Avid or other non-linear editing system
• Experience designing style guides and storyboards for motion graphics.
• Experience with finishing edited productions (overlays, color correction and other video treatments).
• Strong conceptual and storytelling ability.
• Provide and receive artistic feedback.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Continuous visual attention
• Exposure to moderate noise level

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment

This is a fully on-site role with flexibilty to turn into a hybrid role in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Our client is a leading company specializing in licensed merchandise and print licensing. They collaborate with a diverse range of popular brands, entertainment properties, and intellectual properties to create and distribute a wide variety of merchandise, including apparel, accessories, and other products featuring designs from the entertainment, gaming, and pop culture sectors.

Responsibilities:

1. Creator Partnerships:

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with content creators to boost commissionable Gross Merchandise Value (GMV).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with creators to ensure alignment with business objectives and maximize revenue opportunities.

1. Affiliate Manager Dashboard:

• Oversee and manage the affiliate manager dashboard, ensuring it is up-to-date with relevant information.
• Monitor and respond to all messages on the dashboard, addressing queries, concerns, and collaboration opportunities promptly.

1. Sample Process & Creator Boxes:

• Lead and streamline the sample process for creators, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products.
• Manage the creation and distribution of creator boxes, optimizing the experience for both creators and end-users.

1. Coaching and Mentoring:

• Implement personalized 1:1 coaching and mentoring sessions with creators to enhance their performance and drive increased revenue.
• Provide guidance on content creation, marketing strategies, and other relevant areas to help creators achieve their revenue goals.

1. Performance Analysis:

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to creator partnerships and program success.
• Develop and implement strategies to continually improve and optimize the performance of the creator program.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to align creator programs with overall business objectives.
• Communicate effectively to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to creator partnerships.

1. Stay Informed:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the creator ecosystem.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to keep the creator program at the forefront of the industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field Preferred.
• 2-3 Years Proven experience in managing creator programs or affiliate marketing.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce, influencer marketing, and digital content creation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team.

If you are passionate about driving creator success, building meaningful partnerships, and optimizing revenue opportunities, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a Creator Program Manager. Apply now to be part of a company that thrives on creativity and collaboration!

Aquent

Business Development Manager | Detriot Metropolitan Area

**Have a network in/BD efforts to Architects, Interior Designers, Building Services, Facility Managers, Brokers, and Property Managers.**

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-building and self-motivated Business Development Manager to join a collaborative and growing company. Develop and nurture exceptional business partnerships in a company where your individual strengths, skills, and goals are valued. This is a passionate and talented team that has an autonomous, motivating, progressive, collaborative, and rewarding culture.

The Business Development Manager will play a fundamental role in achieving revenue growth and new customer acquisition goals by identifying new prospects and generating new business opportunities. This individual will do this by setting appointments via phone, email, and social media with prospects for the company’s Workplace Solutions Managers and Facility Services Specialist as well as attend conferences, meetings, and events to build relationships to drive in deals. The Business Development Manager role is vital in connecting the company with potential partners in architecture, interior design, building services, facility management, brokerage, and property management. Join a growing but established company as the Business Development Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research target demographics, economic trends, customer needs and interests, and other data that can be used in creating strategies for business development.
• Oversee efforts to expand lead generation through cold calling, business-to-business selling, and other methods to identify potential business prospects and assist sales professionals in acquiring new customers.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and industry partners through consistent follow-up, reliable communication, frequent updates on product developments, and in-person meetings for new opportunities and referrals.
• Present sales pitches, product reports, and other valuable data to potential prospects in a way that promotes the company brand and mission and helps the audience identify a need for the product.
• Diligently update our CRM system to capture sales analytics and stay current on leads and follow-ups.
• Utilize an industry-leading style team-based approach to identify and hunt corporate and industrial clients in transition who need Office Furniture, Facility Services, and Industrial Racking when relocating, expanding, or downsizing.
• Must enjoy networking and being out and about in the greater Detroit/Michigan area.
• Must possess expert-level CRM and data management skills, the power of persuasion, and be highly organized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5+ years of business development, sales, or account executive experience in the contract furniture/interior design industry
• Network and connections with building services, architecture, interior design, brokers, general contractors, facilities managers, and property managers, highly sought-after
• Ability to travel in the territory and represent the company
• Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office systems with the ability to learn an internal system
• Previous CRM Experience Preferred (I.e., NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive sales-oriented personality and attitude
• Strategic, data-driven and results-oriented
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to target potential leads, connect the dots, make calls, and schedule telephone meetings
• Ability to communicate complex services clearly and concisely
• Ability to effectively manage multiple accounts simultaneously
• Determined to target and secure corporate clients in transition in need of office furniture, facility services, or interior design expertise
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities
• Natural problem-solving mindset that seeks to meet the customer’s needs

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary + Commission + Bonus Structure + Full Benefits Package
• Full Benefits Package: Healthcare insurance (after 30 days), Working Advantage Discount Program (discounts on local entertainment & retail), EAP/Wellness Program, Financial Wellness program, 401K with employee match, PTO, Work schedule flexibility (after a proven track record of success), Summer hours, bring your dog to work, Free office snacks, Annual employee outings, and Annual community service month and company donation matching.

For immediate review and consideration, contact: Justin Robertson – Justin@InteriorTalent.com

For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visit Jobs.InteriorTalent.com

Why work with Interior Talent?

• OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
• Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
• We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
• CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
• EXPERTISE: in the industry since 2003
• We are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process

InteriorTalent.com

Interior Talent

Company Overview:

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world’s most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary:

We are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Associate Producer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Producers to deliver exceptional experiential events. As an Associate Producer, you play a vital role in supporting various facets of event production, making significant contributions to achieving client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Producer to create and manage production documentation throughout the program lifecycle. This includes statements of work, work-back schedules, budgets, artwork approvals, operations manuals, metrics reports, expense reports, and post-program recaps.
• Take the lead in sourcing and procuring necessary event assets, such as décor, furniture, giveaways, staff, venues, rentals, or new specialty vendors.
• Monitor and track expenses against the internal budget, ensuring meticulous management of receipts and expense reporting.
• Contribute to the process of securing permits from local and state municipalities for special events, food service, road closures, and other unique program requirements.
• Play a substantial role in curating and overseeing the mise en scène of each event, ensuring that visual and atmospheric elements align with the brand’s narrative, leaving an indelible impression on attendees.

Onsite Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Producers to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all on-site tasks.
• Assist in the management of the Run of Show, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the well-being of the crew with necessary breaks.
• Participate actively in the execution of experiential marketing plans and contribute to achieving client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) during each show day.
• Provide support in handling necessary pivots or contingency execution as required.

Activate reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• A strong interest in and enthusiasm for event production and experiential marketing.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in task management or project management software (Asana is a plus).
• Willingness to travel extensively (varies by account and season).

Activate Inc.

Position Summary: We are growing our marketing department and we’re looking to bring on a new team member who has a knack for creative communication and is passionate about promoting tourism for Kalamazoo County! In this role, you’ll be playing a crucial part in keeping our community informed and engaged while supporting Discover Kalamazoo’s tourism marketing efforts.

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications on many aspects of communications for our leisure marketing including community press releases, social media communications, partner newsletters, event calendars, and internal marketing requests. This role will also engage regularly with our partners to connect them with marketing opportunities and help them in utilizing the tools we have available. If you have a love for creative communications, enjoy community connection, and thrive on task lists and organization, apply today to join our marketing team at Discover Kalamazoo!

Essential Functions:

• Creating and sending out Discover Kalamazoo press releases and sending out community event press releases.
• Community management of social media channels (responding to inbox messages, monitoring comments).
• Supporting marketing events and programs including Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week, Give a Craft Beer Trail, and marketing tradeshows.
• Sharing events on weekly local radio program.
• Maintaining and updating the Discover Kalamazoo online events calendar, sourcing community events to add, and sharing event lists with key partners.
• Creating and sending out communications to partners including email newsletters and print pieces.
• Communicating requests for partnership and working with partners on utilizing benefits.
• Updating and reordering Discover Kalamazoo marketing print materials.
• Management of team apparel orders, name badges, and business cards.
• Ability to work additional or flexible hours as necessary to support business operations and special events.
• Participates in all organizational trainings and in-service days.
• Embodies the values of Discover Kalamazoo.
• Maintains a neat, orderly, and organized work area at all times.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline.
• One to three years related experience in the marketing or communications field.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) and Microsoft programs including Outlook and Teams.
• Must be a creative and pro-active team member with enthusiasm for all areas of marketing and communications.
• Very strong verbal, written and oral communication skills; strong command of the English language.
• Able to respond in a timely manner to client and co-worker requests.
• Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of requests; must be able to handle numerous projects simultaneously with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Committed to accuracy, professionalism and creativity with superior organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter, requiring minimal direction for completing assignments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline.
• Ability to speak and understand languages other than English.
• Knowledge of the destination and surrounding area.
• Cultural, entertainment or tourism experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

• Frequently in the general office environment lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous conditions.
• Occasionally works at large gatherings, both indoor and outdoor, exposed to numerous people and various climate conditions.
• Exposed to temperature conditions common at the time.
• Noise level is usually moderate/conversational.

Salary Range:

• $40,000 – $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Health/dental/vision insurance with 100% premium coverage for full-time employees. Employee has an option to pay an additional premium for partner/family where Discover Kalamazoo will cover 50% of that premium.
• 401(k) / Roth IRA.
• Life insurance, long term disability, and short-term disability.
• Paid time off starting with 19 days per year for employees with 0 – 4 years of service and paid time off for voting, working polls, and donating blood.
• Eleven paid holidays, two in-service days, and compressed work week during the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Two weeks paid parental leave and access to MilkStork.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Cell phone stipend and parking permit.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter by Thursday, November 30 and email to dwagner@discoverkalamazoo.com or mail to:

Discover Kalamazoo

240 W. Michigan Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

No phone calls please.

Discover Kalamazoo

The Position:

The Manager of Mobile Food and Volunteer programs is responsible for leading all activities of Gleaners’ Community Mobile (CM), School Food Mobile (SFM) and Senior Food Mobile (SrFM), programs, including the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of program execution and impact in our five-county region. The manager is also responsible for leading Gleaners’ Volunteer Engagement program, including recruitment, implementation, evaluation and program tracking and reporting, to both meet internal work needs as well as to ensure the volunteer experience is organized, meaningful, and engaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead appropriate planning for all assigned programs, including engaging cross-functional expertise, developing required schedules and processes; and implementing resource allocation sufficient to ensure robust program execution to deliverables.
• Manage all programs to meet performance targets; track and report performance in a timely, accurate and effective manner.
• Evaluate programs’ effectiveness and implement process and program improvements as appropriate.
• Lead the Gleaners’ CM, SFM and SrFM program in adherence to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Feeding America (FA) standards, and the policies and procedures established by GCFB, while appropriately adapting programming to local needs.
• Manage mobile program food inventory and orders in line with nutritional guidelines and budgetary parameters; work collaboratively with warehouse operations to ensure most efficient and effective food and inventory management.
• Manage USDA food distribution through CM, SFM and SrFM programs in line with federal/local requirements including compilation of documentation for USDA audit.
• Plan, develop, and conduct ongoing training for site partners–manage mobile site visits with adherence to FA standards.
• Engage and work with internal stakeholders to identify and onboard new mobile sites.
• Accomplishes staff job results by recruiting, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintain systems to check volunteer work quality control and ensure adequate numbers of volunteers are engaged to meet operational and programmatic needs.
• Establish relationships and further engage volunteer organizations and individuals, identifying and acting on opportunities for food- and fund-raising.
• Interact with the media on behalf of Gleaners, as requested and approved by communications—provide frequently-refreshed orientations and tours for volunteer contacts as needed.
• Promote and enable a positive work environment where team members feel empowered, engaged, and connected to Gleaners’ mission and strategic plan. Foster a culture of professionalism, safety, and excellence.
• Demonstrate and support the Gleaners’ mission, vision and values throughout all professional responsibilities and activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to program targets; manage conflict; take initiative to

proactively address issues.

• At least two years of supervisory experience required; demonstrated successful program

management preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in multi-tasking, taking initiative, problem-solving, quickly adapting to

change, and successfully working under pressure/time constraints.

• Experience prioritizing, and supervising multiple sites or accounts, required.
• Effective, professional communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to provide consistent,

exceptional customer service, required.

• Bilingual, Spanish and/or Arabic, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships to achieve desired results.
• Requires the ability to work with diverse populations; understanding of Detroit and Southeastern

Michigan preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Serv-Safe certification desirable, but not required. 

Application Process:

For additional job details go to:

https://www.gcfb.org/careers

Interested parties should send cover letter and résumé to Human Resources at:

hr@gcfb.org

Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan

Are you ready to leave a mark and do great work?

Join us. We’d love to learn more about your creativity and expertise working with B2B and consumer clients and brands.

Identity is a remote-first, leading integrated public relations, marketing and creative agency that partners with companies to create defining brand moments that leave a mark. The selected candidate for this role will work on a robust local and national client portfolio alongside a unified team of top industry talent who thrive in an environment ripe with growth opportunity. We encourage our team members to feed their passions, hone their skills, develop and stretch their professional identities and deliver great work.

In this role you are required to think big, understand brand direction and develop strategies aligned with client vision and agency point of view. You will need to have an engaging presence with clients and a commanding grasp of PR-focused account management and service. You will serve as expert counsel and primary lead strategist on multiple client programs—setting the bold vision and strategic direction for various brands and companies while working closely with a full specialist team to bring those visions and programs to life. This position reports directly to Identity’s Vice President of Account Services.

Identity is committed to continually growing and improving on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community, culture, and practices. We recognize that underrepresented groups such as women and BIPOC may be less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you have a majority of the qualifications, this role is aligned with your desired career trajectory, and you are looking for a position that will challenge you, support your professional growth, and allow you to do meaningful and impactful work – we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d put it this way – if you’d be excited to turn up with your skills for this position daily – we’d be excited to have you on our team.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• You are effective at and accountable for developing, driving and overseeing execution of cohesive and effective cross-functional strategic communications programs that lead to client impact across all platforms, including digital, marketing and public/media relations and across a range of industries.
• You exhibit excellent account management skills with an ability to provide strategic direction across agency disciplines, including media relations, marketing, social media and creative.
• You understand how quickly brands need to respond and activate conversations in today’s environment and you can creatively envision and counsel clients on how to do so.
• You are the client’s day-to-day point of contact and can independently manage 4-7 client relationships, depending upon the size and scope of the engagement.
• You bring a level of creativity, solid understanding of what moves the needle for consumers today and how modern marketing and PR programs impact buying trends and consumer behavior.
• You understand media strategy and have your finger on the pulse on what makes news in today’s fast moving cycles.
• You lead by example with your attention to detail and elevated focus on delivering a sophisticated client experience and project management skills.
• You identify and manage potential client growth opportunities, including the addition of new specialty areas to the partnership, and retain complex client relationships.

Strong Candidates for this Role Will Embody the Following:

• 7+ years background in a PR/comms/marketing or relevant role. Agency experience is a plus.
• Outstanding writing, presentation and communications skills.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated to be an active participant in the success of both the agency and of your own continued skill development as part of professional and personal growth.
• Possess strong relationship-building capabilities and have proven media relationships, a plus if they are within the local Michigan market and/or national consumer space.
• Demonstrates an outstanding ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple tasks and delegate effectively to ensure deadlines and client expectations are exceeded.

Why Identity is the Right Next Stop for Your Career:

We are a remote-first and innovative agency! This means that work is flexibly executed from wherever our talented team of professionals choose. We maintain our headquarters in Birmingham, MI which is used for deep work, training, collaboration and team/client connection. We believe that our team works best with autonomy and flexibility, especially being in a client service company and given the speed at which our agency works. We service in-person client needs and spend time doing things that truly matter in person.

We offer a very competitive benefits package with the following:

• Top-tier Group Dental/Health Care/Vision Coverage: Subject to employee contribution of 30% of the premium, with Identity covering the other 70%. Spouse, child, and domestic partner coverage is also available subject to the same employee contribution percentage.
• Life/AD&D/Short Term & Long Term Disability Coverage: Identity provides, as a fully covered benefit, a $25,000 life insurance policy to each of its employees along with short-term, long-term, and disability insurance coverage. We also offer the ability to purchase additional life and disability options for yourself as well as for your spouse, children, or domestic partner, at discounted rates.
• Identity Theft Coverage: Identity provides, as a fully covered benefit, identity theft protection and remediation coverage, applicable to the employee and their household (not exclusive to spouse/children/domestic partner!).
• Traditional as well as Roth 401k investment options: Identity also contributes an annual Safe Harbor contribution to each qualified employee’s account equivalent to 3% of the employee’s salary, in which the employee is vested immediately.
• A Generous PTO Package: Plus true employee flex time, 15 paid holidays and a paid soft office closure at year-end.
• Leadership Access and Coaching: We know that access and time with leadership is key, which is why we have regular 1-to-1 pulse meetings between partners, directors and team members multiple times per month to discuss career development, workflow management and big opportunities for growth.
• Transparency and a Team-Focused Environment: We believe in transparency regarding the state of the company. Identity Biannual Meetings represent a key cultural moment for the agency to set annual goals, celebrate agency victories, reflect on obstacles and get fired up about what’s on the horizon. These multi-day, inspirational and experiential full-day retreats are held off-site at exciting locations ranging from breweries and restaurants to attractions and hidden gems.
• Skill and Professional Development: We think the best employer/employee relationships are symbiotic, and we are fully invested in ensuring that our employees are continually pushed and challenged to remain at the top of their game. We rely on a combination of educational seminars and events, team meetings, thought leadership content, and general process development and improvement efforts to keep our skills sharp. We also include professional development opportunities via workshops, conferences and major events in Michigan and throughout the United States.

Identity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Identity prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, family or marital status, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (and general human decency).

Identity

The Director of Public Relations will have seven or more years of relevant experience and share our agency’s core focus and passion to “Make Michigan a better place.” Experience working in or with state or local government, associations, advocacy organizations, public relations and advertising agencies or a related organization is preferred, with core duties outlined below:

• Lead and project manage assigned client teams, with the ability to track and manage several client projects, campaigns and tasks at once
• Oversee client campaigns and projects, developing the strategy and tactics while managing the budget and client work delegation
• Write and edit press materials including media advisories, press releases, op-eds and more along with pitching and tracking coverage
• Coordinate press events
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media
• Assist in new business development by writing proposals and developing presentations
• Past experience with team management and project management is preferred

This position will be based in Michigan with a hybrid work schedule.

Key Accountabilities (KAs) 

1. Effectively service existing Martin Waymire clients assigned to you — 55% of your time. Success will be based on your performance helping to retain existing clients and on the quality of your work. Quality is generally and broadly defined as grammatically accurate and factual writing, compelling presentation of message and information, solid and creative strategic and tactical counsel, strong execution of strategies and tactics, and success in achieving client goals and objectives. 
2. Effectively prospect, qualify, demonstrate and recruit new clients/business —15% of your time. Success will be based on how much new business you generate, with the goal of recruiting four new retainers and/or project clients during the company’s fiscal year (a standard calendar year). 
3. Effectively help other Martin Waymire communication strategists and principals service existing clients — 15% of your time. Success is the same as in 1 above. 
4. Effectively demonstrate and execute Martin Waymire’s Core Focus/ Passion to “Make Michigan a better place” and Core Values: Excellence, balance, teamwork, and growth.

(NOTE: The KAs are based on a 40-hour work week. The percentages spent on each KA total 85%, leaving 15% that could be used on the KAs described above or for other matters that arise during any normal work week, including staff meetings, creative brainstorming, other meetings, professional development/training, and more.) 

Compensation Packages

Compensation will be commensurate with experience within the range of $70-$100k. In addition to paying competitive annual salaries and benefits, Martin Waymire seeks to pay bonuses to all account service and support staff based on their individual performance and the performance of the company. In part, bonuses will be based on the relative success of individual staff members achieving their key accountabilities.

Martin Waymire also offers:

• Hybrid work environment
• Health insurance including dental, medical and vision
• Up to $600 annual fitness and wellness reimbursement
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• 401k contributions
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays plus floating holiday options
• Professional development opportunities

Martin Waymire is an equal opportunity employer. Martin Waymire does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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