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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

Summary

The Marketing Manager will develop and execute marketing and paid strategy campaigns to reflect priorities established by HHMI senior leadership, increasing awareness of HHMI programs within the scientific research community to drive interest and ensure competitive, high-quality applicant pools across HHMI.

HHMI’s outreach primarily focuses on academic science audiences across all career stages, including senior researchers, early-career faculty, administrators, and graduate and undergraduate students. HHMI also manages several sub-brands (the Janelia Research Campus, BioInteractive, and Tangled Bank Studios). Each has a unique audience, with some overlap. Because HHMI is fully supported by an endowment, the organization does not fundraise. Our marketing efforts support our science and education mission through the recruitment of scientists and educators, branding and brand awareness, and community and public engagement.

This role works a three-day hybrid schedule at HHMI's Headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD, and reports to the Director, Digital Media and Marketing.

This position will remain open until May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, after which applications will no longer be accepted.

What we offer:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Help advance groundbreaking scientific research and education by designing marketing campaigns that build awareness and drive engagement across the academic science community.

• Creative and Strategic Ownership: Lead targeted, data-driven marketing initiatives across multiple channels, with the opportunity to shape messaging and brand voice for a respected scientific organization.

• Collaborative, Supportive Environment: Work closely with a passionate communications team and senior leadership to align marketing efforts with HHMI’s strategic goals and mission.

• Professional Growth Opportunity: Apply your marketing expertise while expanding your skills in campaign design, paid strategy, analytics, and brand management in a dynamic, innovative setting.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive healthcare, generous retirement contributions, paid leave, and additional programs that support well-being and professional development.

What you will do:

• Design and execute targeted, outcome-oriented marketing and paid strategy campaigns using a funnel model. Proactively monitor and report on campaign metrics to ensure success.

• Apply marketing expertise to tailor marketing efforts to HHMI’s target audience, increasing awareness of HHMI programs within the scientific research community to drive interest and ensure competitive, high-quality applicant pools across HHMI.

• Serve as a resource on marketing best practices in higher education and related settings and ensure content is targeted and effective.

• Implement a clear, consistent brand voice for HHMI across marketing materials.

• Develop email newsletters and marketing campaigns; build, maintain, and manage lists and segmentations; evaluate outcomes, and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Measure and analyze marketing outcomes such as awareness, perception, and response to calls to action. Develop tools, including presentations and dashboards, to report on marketing outcomes.

• Contribute marketing planning to an integrated editorial calendar.

• Manage work with external agencies and contractors.

• Develop presentations and other communications tools, as needed.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least eight years of relevant experience in marketing, with at least three years of experience in higher education or research organization marketing preferred.

• Proven ability to develop and execute effective integrated marketing campaigns.

• Experience with the fundamentals of nonprofit or higher education marketing, including research, branding, paid marketing, email marketing, collateral materials, and measurement.

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet aggressive or overlapping deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including openness to experimentation and the ability to manage creative tension.

• Ability to thrive in a heavily matrixed, complex, dynamic environment and develop trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail orientation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work virtually and as part of a hybrid team.

• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office 365, project management tools, digital marketing strategy, and tools.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-EG1

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Compensation Range

$115,523.20 (minimum) - $144,404.00 (midpoint) - $187,725.20 (maximum)

Pay Type:

Annual

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer