Manager, Endurance Events Marketing

Gannett Co., Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Co., Inc. is seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager for Ventures Endurance, responsible for leading marketing efforts, managing a team, and handling budget allocation. The ideal candidate should have experience in marketing management within the events industry, with strong leadership and strategic skills. This position requires excellent communication and collaboration abilities to enhance audience experiences across various marketing platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing management, preferably in endurance sports or events.
• Success in leading and developing teams.
• Strong strategic planning and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 individuals.
• Create and manage marketing budgets, ensuring efficient fund use.
• Oversee all marketing efforts, provide strategic feedback, and optimize campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Project Management

Tools

Digital Marketing Platforms

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager to lead all marketing efforts for Ventures Endurance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, as the position includes direct management of a team of 6 direct reports and 4 indirect reports. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, creating and managing marketing budgets, overseeing campaigns, and maintaining vendor relationships. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments are essential to enhancing the runner experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 direct and 4 indirect reports. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative team culture. Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Budget Management: Create and manage the marketing budget, encompassing core marketing expenses and event-specific allocations. Ensure effective and efficient use of funds.

Marketing Strategy & Execution: Oversee all marketing efforts for Ventures Endurance. Make data-driven decisions on marketing spend and adjust strategies based on registration trends and performance metrics.

Vendor Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Design, Race Directors, Sponsorship, Volunteer, Expo, Groups) to ensure seamless communication and alignment of marketing initiatives.

Project Management: Partner with the project manager to plan registration launches and promotional campaigns. Define timelines, discounts, and activation strategies.

Sponsorship Integration: Collaborate with the sponsorship team to align marketing capabilities with sales goals and provide performance reporting.

Advertising & Campaign Optimization: Guide team members on ad placements across Meta, TikTok, Google, and other platforms. Provide strategic feedback, manage budgets, and troubleshoot issues. Plan and execute direct mail campaigns.

Invoicing Oversight: Manage invoicing processes for advertising, tools, print , videography, and content creation.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in marketing management, preferably in the endurance sports or events industry.

Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams.

Strong budget management and strategic planning skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Proficiency with digital marketing platforms and tools.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $55,000and $81,000. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].