Manager- Marketing and Communications

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The pay range is $106850- $125706 annually. R eview a which includes additional information on duties and responsibilities skills and abilities and physical demands.

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The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager of Marketing and Communications to lead integrated marketing communications and editorial initiatives that support organizational goals and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications this position combines team leadership with hands-on execution of high-impact communications content and brand initiatives.

This hybrid position is based in Mendota Heights Minnesota and requires regular on-site collaboration at our office with the flexibility to work remotely on designated days.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications Leadership

Partner with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications to implement departmental goals strategic priorities and annual operating plans.

Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans campaigns messaging frameworks and stakeholder engagement strategies that support organizational objectives.

Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across ARRT translating complex business initiatives into clear audience-centered communications and marketing approaches.

Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment on organizational priorities messaging and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Ensure stakeholder needs feedback and insights are incorporated into communications and marketing planning and execution.

Brand Content and Channel Management

Ensure consistent application of ARRTs brand standards messaging voice tone visual identity and communication principles across all communications and marketing activities.

Establish and maintain editorial standards content governance practices and quality review processes.

Oversee communications and marketing activities across publications internal communications social media advertising conferences sponsorships and stakeholder outreach channels.

Personally lead or contribute to high-priority complex or organization-wide communications and marketing initiatives including the development review and approval of communications plans presentations reports messaging and other strategic deliverables.

Manage external vendor relationships and coach staff and organizational partners on effective communications marketing and storytelling practices.

Measurement and Continuous Improvement

Establish and monitor performance measures and key performance indicators for marketing and communications initiatives.

Analyze results using data stakeholder feedback and research to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.

Develop and communicate performance reports insights and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

Leadership and Operations

Lead the day-to-day operations of ARRTs marketing and communications activities ensuring effective prioritization coordination and execution of work.

Establish team goals workflows priorities performance expectations and operating processes aligned with organizational objectives.

Allocate resources balance workloads and delegate responsibilities while maintaining accountability for departmental performance and outcomes.

Provide leadership coaching mentoring performance management and professional development for communications and marketing staff.

Manage assigned budgets vendor relationships and external partnerships including resource planning and budget recommendations.

Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performing team culture while leading organizational projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Digital Partnership

Partner closely with the Manager of Digital Content and UX to align content audience engagement and digital experiences across ARRT channels.

Provide marketing communications audience and brand expertise in support of digital initiatives and projects.

Collaborate to ensure a consistent and effective stakeholder experience across communications marketing and digital platforms.

General Supervisory Responsibilities

Monitor work responsibilities of departmental staff. Ensure coverage for departmental responsibilities.

Oversee staff schedules approve leave review and finalize pay period timesheets.

Develop and coach staff through one-on-one meetings and additional methods respond to staff needs and suggestions and provide ongoing feedback.

Orient and train new staff. Assess the need for and provide or coordinate ongoing personal development training.

Model and enforce staff policies as set in ARRT Employee Handbook and ARRT Portal.

Manage staff performance correlate job descriptions with performance management participate in talent acquisition process and participate in salary review sessions.

Work with staff to develop an inclusive and effective teamwork environment.

Maintain and elevate working relationships with other ARRT departments. Mentor the team on effective ways to communicate and work as a group.

Participate in ARRT projects as assigned.

Participate in professional development activities.

Establish and implement short and long-term departmental goals objectives policies and operating procedures.

Lead and contribute to ARRT initiatives and projects as assigned.

Proactively manage and deliver assigned ARRT project work.

Other duties as assigned and modified as business needs dictate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Journalism Public Relations Business or a related field.

10 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications public relations journalism content strategy or a related field

3-5 years of people leadership and demonstrated success developing strategy while remaining accountable for execution.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing and communications initiatives including communications plans presentations reports messaging and other strategic deliverables.

Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and building collaborative relationships across teams.

Experience supervising staff contractors agencies vendors or cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Communications Marketing Business Administration or a related field.

Experience in healthcare credentialing certification association nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.

Experience supporting stakeholder engagement organizational communications or change-management initiatives.

Experience using analytics and reporting tools to evaluate performance and inform strategy.

Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional written verbal editing proofreading and presentation skills.

Strong knowledge of marketing communications brand management content strategy and audience engagement.

Knowledge of AP Style editorial best practices accessibility standards and audience-centered communication principles.

Strong business acumen and ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships influence without direct authority and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.

Strong leadership coaching talent development project management prioritization and organizational skills.

Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Proficiency in working across Microsoft 365 and other platforms and technologies

Comfort working within and across various platforms and technologies including the Microsoft 365 Suite

Required Experience:

Manager