Marketing Specialist (Media Buying & PR)

Job Description

Job Description

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Marketing Specialist (Media Buying & PR) - Phoenix, AZ

WHO WE ARE: Cultivate Your Career with a Vibrant, Dedicated Team
Small Giants isnt just a marketing and business development agency; were a thriving community committed to long-term success in Phoenix and Denver. We are a woman-owned, highly specialized strategic and creative agency specifically focused on commercial real estate, construction, and professional services. This is an award-winning, highly collaborative company specializing in commercial real estate and construction (CRE and AEC) clients of all sizes across the country.

We believe in crafting specialized growth strategies, creative concepts, brand storytelling, and strategic communications that drive our clients success. Our vibrant team culture thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and shared achievement. From team outings and catered lunches to ongoing internal education opportunities, we are committed to helping our team deepen their expertise and grow their careers at Small Giants.

If youre a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings thoughtful ideas to the table, and values collaboration and accountability, youll find a rewarding and long-term home with us.

Is this you?

What this position entails

Media Buying & Strategic Placement

• Maintain and grow our robust network of contacts with major trade and business publications, both within Arizona and across the country.
• Lead the solicitation of rate cards and negotiate terms for both print and digital media to maximize client ROI.
• Proactively identify and recommend advertising and sponsorship opportunities that position our clients as industry leaders and help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Public Relations, Content & Storytelling

• Serve as a writer for high-stakes content, including award submittals, website copy, and client blogs.
• Interview clients to extract "pearls" of information, crafting unique stories that capture the attention of target audiences and the press.
• Identify, research and connect clients to earned media, sponsorships, speaking engagements, panel opportunities and podcasts that align to their strategic objectives.
• Provide professional PR representation and support during client events and industry gatherings.
• Ensure a consistent, authoritative brand voice across the content you craft for our clients, including blog, social media, award submittals and website.

Project Management & Internal Coordination

• Own timelines, scopes, and workflows for multiple accounts using Small Giants project management system (ClickUp).
• Work collaboratively with designers, strategists, PR, and leadership to ensure flawless execution.
• Uphold the agencys standard of responsiveness, accuracy, and reliability.

Performance Tracking & Optimization

• Monitor campaign performance and marketing KPIs.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to clients.
• Use data to refine strategy, improve performance, and inform future planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience (post graduation) in a public relations, media-buying or marketing agency role, ideally within a B2B marketing or agency environment.
• Industry experience working in or with commercial real estate, construction, professional services, or similarly complex B2B industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong strategic thinking paired with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead meetings, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
  
• Familiarity with ClickUp, Basecamp, WordPress, Hootsuite, Cision or similar platforms.
• Willingness to travel across Small Giants offices and as needed to support collaboration and client initiatives.
• Available to work in-office Monday through Friday.