About Us

Are you ready to start your career in marketing and work for some of the biggest and most respected nonprofit brands in the world? If so, the position of marketing account associate might be for you.

 

THEIR MISSION. OUR PURPOSE. 1st Degree is a leading integrated communication company dedicated to the nonprofit sector, supporting organizations that are changing the world. We design integrated marketing communication campaigns that support client brand awareness and fundraising goals and create closer relationships with their constituents — employees, donors, voters, legislative representatives, members and business partners.

 

WE MAKE THE COMPLEX SIMPLE. We provide our clients with an omnichannel solution across all communication platforms, both paid and earned. Our successful projects combine creative that wows, knowledge of channels that support audience reach, data-driven recommendations and unmatched customer service. Our company provides direct services including public relations, social influencer marketing, paid/earned advertising across linear, digital, OOH, OTT and CTV.

 

WE DO BIG STUFF. Dedicated to the nonprofit industry does not mean small projects. Our clients are some of the most successful and respected brands in world. As fundraising, marketing and communication are converging to create constituent engagements, the role we play in their success is critical. Some of our projects in recent weeks included sports integration, Capitol Hill briefings, media tours, press conferences, social influencing campaigns, radio/TV/CTV/OOH paid and earned media strategy. And that was just for one client.

 

WE ARE NOT A SMALL COMPANY. 1st Degree is a Moore company, a leading constituent experience management company focused on donor experience integration across all platforms, channels and devices. With over 3,700 employees in 40 locations across the country, the company provides strategy, creative, production, media, data and analytic services powered by an ongoing investment in next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning to nonprofit, political and association clients.

 

Summary

WRITER. ORGANIZER. PLANNER. The marketing account associate will use creative and organizational skills to bring to life a wide array of fundraising and awareness programs for our clients. Responsibilities include being part of a working team that conceptualizes, plans and implements marketing campaigns which can include advertising campaigns, digital activations, special events and experiential marketing. The marketing account associate will manage client creative, timelines and budgets.

 

 

This is a full-time position at 1st Degree and an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take their career to the next level working in an agency environment. This position reports to the senior marketing account manager.

 

Workplace for this position will be mutually agreed upon with options including full-time space at any of our 40 Moore offices throughout the country, hybrid office/remote or full-time remote with collaboration and travel for client and team meetings.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research and create marketing strategies and implementation plans for multiple client campaigns and define tasks needed to implement those strategies.

• Coordinate client meetings and collaborate with copywriters, graphic designers, digital vendors and others to create integrated marketing content.

• Conceptualize, create and manage content calendar and scheduling deadlines.

• Support budget tracking and reporting.

• Develop project contracts, manage their review, approval and client submission.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the company, its products, vendors and client base to implement effective marketing campaigns.

• Communicate effectively with excellent writing skills across multiple writing styles, including emails, proposals, statements of work, document editing and briefs.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with teammates, clients and external vendors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, friendly, dependable and proactive.

• Must be able to multitask, have strong attention to detail, be highly organized and able to consistently manage multiple projects.

• Must have experience working with shared project management software, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Asana and Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).

• Experience creating presentation decks using Canva and/or PowerPoint, required.

• Must be able to collaborate with team members, creative professionals and clients.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to travel, when required.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Recent, strong college internships or two or more years of work experience in an agency or related professional environment.

• Background in full suite of marketing tactics to include digital, advertising creation, placement and creative development.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required, without the need for sponsorship.

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Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a comprehensive health care plan, support for working parents and paid time off so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

 

Each full-time position at 1st Degree is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, a health savings account plan, flexible spending account plans for health and dependent care, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, and other voluntary benefit options. We offer paid holidays, paid personal leave, paid volunteer leave and paid family leave. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan. Several benefit plans have eligibility waiting periods.

 

1st Degree is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. 1st Degree is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.