ABOUT US

In Pursuit Of is a full-service communications and marketing capability that drives ideas and shapes debates in pursuit of a free and open society. Our mission-driven partnerships advance policy, political, and cultural change that enable people to improve their lives. 

We are looking for colleagues committed to advancing our mission with energy, commitment, and passion for what they do. 

OUR VALUES

Working at In Pursuit Of is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management^® (MBM^®). MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. Ten Guiding Principles that encourage principled thought and action form the MBM® culture: Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, and Fulfillment. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re searching for a candidate with superior writing and editing expertise, and a high degree of creativity. The ideal candidate is a team player who will:

• Lead a team of 4-5 marketing managers responsible for producing marketing materials for investors that complement moves management strategies and drive messages with a consistent and audience-appropriate tone
• Develop processes for gathering information about Network strategies, activities, and accomplishments from diverse sources and disseminating it to appropriate internal audiences
• Provide the highest level of customer focus from conception to completion, anticipating challenges, handling multiple project revisions, and meeting deadlines
• Ensure marketing collateral drive comprehensive understanding of the Network’s mission and strategy
• Partner closely with Network leadership, legal counsel, communications, and finance to drive consistency and understanding
• Measure, evaluate, and report on successes and failures, adjusting as necessary to add valule and continually evaluating existing marketing channels for message efficacy and audience impact
• Partner closely with the Investor Facing Team to understand and respond to market signals

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Marketing Director should bring strong communications credentials and 5+ years of work experience. The candidate will be proven communicator with an appreciation for working with elite, high-level audiences, and the political acumen necessary to effectively manage the broad and sensitive communications issues facing our Network. Extensive writing and editing experience is required. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience in development communications and marketing. The Marketing Director must be committed to advancing the policy, political, and cultural changes that enable people to improve their lives. We seek candidates with the following credentials: 

Customer Focused

• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline- and detail-oriented environment and adjusts easily to competing and ever-changing priorities 

• Commitment to effectiveness, high-quality work, confidentiality, and customer satisfaction
• Attention to detail in every aspect of the role

Exceptional Communicator

• Exceptional communicator in all formats (written, verbal, digital social media); able to boil complex ideas into simple and compelling messages
• Proven writing and editing experience
• Thrives in an environment fraught with ambiguity


Team Player

• Has a collaborative approach to work; Gives and receives feedback respectfully to develop the most compelling products
• Balances the needs of the client and the needs of the firm with poise and understanding 
• Presents ideas and provides counsel to internal and external audiences 
• Professional manner and highly polished interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and establish credibility at all levels.

Innovative

• Offers and drives creative ideas and disruptive concepts
• Stays knowledgeable about markets in and platforms on which clients operate

A Learner and Problem Solver

• Quickly assesses and understands complex (and often politically sensitive) positions and distills the information visually and in writing
• Is solutions-oriented and prepared to take action swiftly and directly
• Exercises good judgment and takes risks; Learns and builds from experience  
• Works independently, manages time wisely, and prioritizes workload in an environment where interruptions are common

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.