Brand & Campaigns Strategist

Per Sé Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Per Sé Group seeks a Marketing & Communications Specialist to support initiatives for a major energy client in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will guide marketing from concept through execution, crafting messaging, coordinating campaigns, and ensuring timely audience reach.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years of experience, with strong writing and cross-functional collaboration skills. Event management and budgeting experience are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional marketing, communications, or related experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional teams to take marketing initiatives from concept through execution.
• Experience with event management and sponsorships.
• Understanding of short- and long-term marketing planning.
• Experience supporting marketing budgets and project schedules.
• Ability to develop messaging and creative concepts appropriate for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
• Proficiency with common business software and productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of marketing and communications initiatives for internal and external audiences.
• Develop creative concepts and written content that reinforce the company brand and effectively promote programs, products, and solutions.
• Recommend appropriate marketing and communication channels based on the audience and desired response.
• Coordinate marketing activities from initial concept through execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject-matter experts to develop accurate and effective communications.
• Ensure marketing initiatives meet established objectives, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify target audiences and apply appropriate marketing strategies to drive participation and engagement.
• Coordinate communications with other planned company initiatives to ensure consistency and avoid conflicting messages.
• Support short- and long-term marketing planning, budgeting, and project scheduling.
• Help manage events, sponsorships, and community-engagement activities.
• Participate in community events that strengthen company reputation and brand awareness.
• Work collaboratively across departments to bring marketing ideas to life.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Event management

Messaging development

Budgeting knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Per Sé Group seeks a Marketing & Communications Specialist to support initiatives for a major energy client in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will guide marketing from concept through execution, crafting messaging, coordinating campaigns, and ensuring timely audience reach.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years of experience, with strong writing and cross-functional collaboration skills. Event management and budgeting experience are valuable assets.