Career Opportunities

Title: Director of Marketing
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Chief Banking Officer
Positions Supervised: Marketing Specialist
To apply, please go to BankIowa.com

Position Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing the bank’s strategic marketing plan consistent with the strategic direction of the bank outlined by executive management. This position is a key management role within the bank. This role supervises a Marketing Specialist, and as a team they direct the day-to-day marketing functions of the bank, including brand management, budgets, expense control, advertising, digital and web banking presence, compliance, promotion and community service activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop long-term and short-term marketing and advertising strategies that advance the strategic direction of the bank as outlined by executive management.
• Develop and manage a marketing budget for reaching the bank’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional contacts and knowledge base of marketing skills within and outside the bank; keeps up with issues, trends and developments in the banking industry.
• Maintain written and digital marketing materials that list current services, their costs and benefits, and ensures their availability to customers and prospects.
• Reviews products and services offered by the competition and ensures a positive competitive response by the bank.
• Reviews and oversees written and digital advertising copy, descriptive materials and training procedures for staff engaged in direct selling of products and services to customers.

PRIMARY TASKS:

• Direct all Bank marketing functions:
  • Develop and execute an Annual Marketing Plan. This includes coordinating brand management in all our markets and help set the strategic direction of the marketing of our products and services.
  • Manage the bank’s relationship with vendors related to marketing, advertising, and related functions
  • Direct and manage hired advertising agencies/design firms and printers to ensure development, production and placement of creative and cost-effective advertising.
  • Maintain a marketing compliance file system.
  • Advise and assist bank departments with marketing plans.
  • Manage internal and external public relations through communications with the branches, departments, board, news media and the public utilizing various communication channels including direct mail, traditional media, social media, email marketing, and other electronic and digital formats.
  • Administer the bank’s Social Media Policy which requires annual review and approval by the Board of Directors.
• Content development, design, and distribution:
  • Develop, design and implement the graphics, layouts, printing specifications and production of all sales literature, media advertising and other communication pieces.
  • Develop, direct and implement production and distribution of customer communication through newsletters and other special mailings with the goal of increasing market share, name recognition and profitability.
  • Manage all aspects of direct mail and automated email marketing including communications development and implementation of mailings according to pre-determined schedules.
  • Manage the design, development, updating, inventory, distribution, ordering and standardization of all marketing supplies and print materials.
• Digital marketing and Website management:
  • Provide direct oversight of the Marketing Specialist in their role providing content marketing material, website content and analytics, and graphic design services.
  • Responsible, along with the operations executive team, for our vendor website contract and managing that vendor relationship. Provide day to day oversight of website, including making required update and changes. Also, provide oversite of department specific websites which entails coordinating with internal colleagues and third-party vendors.
• Special Events
  • Planning, coordination, and execution of market special events.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all bank policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Complete annual compliance training as required by law, regulations and bank policy
• Research, develop, and initiate new products in accordance with bank’s goals and objectives
• Comprehend and comply with all pertinent Bank Secrecy Act/OFAC/CIP policies and procedures. Complete annual training. Assist the BSA Officer with identifying risks and implementing procedures to address those risks for the specific business line.
• Perform additional bank related tasks as requested by CEO or appointed by Board

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Business degree in marketing or public relations or related field or equivalent career experience
• Minimum five years previous marketing experience
• Communicate effectively and clearly with a broad range of employees across the organization as well as external counterparts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write communications clearly, concisely and effectively
• Good supervisory and managerial experience
• Experience with graphic design software

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Completion of Marketing Plan
• Marketing Department within budget
• Customer newsletter; Employee Newsletter
• Marketing compliance system file up to date
• Marketing materials produced timely
• Website up to date

Company: BankIowa, (Independence, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo/Cedar Falls)
Deadline: 04/29/2023

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. (Member FDIC)

ZLR Ignition is looking for a Media Supervisor to join our team helping to deliver top notch advertising campaigns. The successful candidate will plan, buy and manage digital and traditional media executions across our portfolio of clients. You’ll collaborate across internal departments, build relationships with outside sales representatives and of course ensure plans deliver as ordered. Excited about this opportunity? The feeling’s mutual!

JOB DUTIES:

• Build a deep understanding of client business goals and marketing objectives, helping to translate into media objectives/strategies.
• Attend internal and client-facing meetings, speaking to media campaign performance and optimization tactics / techniques
• Develop and deliver effective media strategies and tactical plans utilizing research tools, historical client data, knowledge of media landscape and innovations
• Negotiate media rates, added value and ad space positions across mediums (digital, television, radio, print and outdoor)
• Manage the process of securing and committing to the placement of media from start to finish, including make-goods, credits and post-buy results of all buys
• Gather appropriate media metrics to help create various client reports (pre/post campaign, digital check-ins, added value, etc.)
• Handle any client requests such as plan changes or budget changes and provide marketplace information
• Create and oversee the media plan execution per timelines and budgets
• Establish deadlines for all materials to inform account team, ensure traffic instructions and creative materials are sent to vendors
• Build relationships with sales representatives to monitor media opportunities and marketplace conditions
• Research and maintain records of trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising
• Previous experience in marketing/advertising, preferable with an advertising agency in the media planning/buying function
• Have experience with both traditional and digital media
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in media
• Experience with digital platforms such as: Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, Datorama or Tableau, Google Ad Studio, etc.
• Experience with media tools such as, but not limited to: MRI, Nielsen, Strata, Scarborough, Telmar, Simmons, Kantar, etc.
• Knowledge of general media concepts, keywords, procedures, and strategies
• Experience with both B2C and B2B clients a plus

BENEFITS:

This is a full-time position that comes with a full complement of benefits including health insurance, 401k, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Currently the ZLR Ignition team is working a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This is subject to change as public health recommendations and agency needs dictate.

Company: ZLR Ignition
Deadline: 6/30/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

• Managing CEO’s calendar
• Planning Events
• Create Proposals
• Update reports and docs using Google Sheets/Docs/Slides
• Running Errands
• Manage scheduling for leadership team
• Draft, review and send communications on behalf of CEO
• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings
• Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive
• Prioritize emails and respond when necessary
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Maintain various records and documents for CEO

REQUIRED:

• Previous administrative experience preferred, but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
• Skilled in creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Able to work quickly and independently
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and stellar attention to detail
• Able to meet deadlines
• Punctual and dependable

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

• Working closely with the TwoTone Creative team to identify, develop, and implement sales strategies
• Assisting with ideation and creation of sales processes and materials, such as marketing funnels, case studies, sales collateral, and presentations
• Building relationships with prospects and internal stakeholders to grow new business opportunities
• Maintaining close communications with prospects to close sales and promote client retention
• Serving as TwoTone Creative’s expert on the most effective and efficient CRM systems, marketing automation integration concepts, and best practices
• Developing and proofing client proposals and presentations
• Tracking progress and results by recording prospect interactions and goal attainment in the CRM system.
• Collaborating with the team to develop strategies for scale and growth
• Maintaining TwoTone Creative’s client database
• Providing administrative support to project managers
• Organizing market research

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A bachelor’s degree in sales or marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales or related position
• Able to navigate database software, including CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and with correct grammar
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
• Works independently and quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:

• Would be awesome, but not required
  • Previous agency experience
  • Professional sales training

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Client Experience Manager (CEM) is an advocate for our clients and strives to provide timely solutions to all requests. The CEM maintains our existing clients while growing our customer base, keeping accurate correspondence records, developing customer service procedures, informing internal team members on relevant information, and recommending different solutions and services to clients.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client satisfaction
• Client communication
• Deliverable tracking
• Manage budgets
• Issue resolution

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with clients to build trust
• Determining client needs by conducting in-person meetings or video/conference calls to outline their goals
• Collaborating with leadership team to inform proposals
• Acting as a point of contact for clients to address any issues or concerns
• Developing effective communication platforms for clients and staff
• Inspiring repeat business from clients through relationship building
• Conducting customer service workshops and presentations
• Monitoring and measuring client satisfaction
• Offering advice to clients on services and products
• Developing surveys and capturing client information
• Tracking client requests and troubleshooting problems

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous agency experience
• Mac proficient
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and with correct grammar
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
• Works independently and quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
• Comfortable leading projects and other designers
• Attention to detail (seriously – looking for type-A people)
  
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• Punctual and dependable

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complex design projects
• Develop ideas/solutions
• Peer work review
• Department training
• No pixel pushing*
  • *No Pixel Pushing means avoiding mindless design and merely moving things around. Our creative team should look beyond just the “to-do” and align work with the goal of the request and ensure it represents the TwoTone brand.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials
• Designing with marketing in mind and how what is being created will call people to action
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size, and style and submitting them for approval
• Design projects including but not limited to print, logos, branding, advertising, promotional items, social content, presentations, and merchandise
• Prepare files for print and/or fabrication
• Communicate with print vendors, nationally and locally to get work printed correctly, on budget and on time
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed
• Communicating with clients about layout and design
• High attention to detail and ability to check your work for accuracy
• Designing quickly and efficiently without loss of quality

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Mac Proficient
  
• Skilled in Illustrator and Photoshop with strong vector illustration capabilities
  
• Comfortable designing for churches
  
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
  
• Works independently and quickly
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
  
• Comfortable leading projects and other designers
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
  
• The motivation to maintain and improve design standards
  
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
  
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:
WOULD BE AWESOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

• Previous agency experience
• Marketing background
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing a wide variety of both digital and print assets. This role requires someone that is a self-starter, capable of delivering remarkable creative ideas, and has an incredible attention to detail.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Print/digital assets
• Create effective designs
• Brainstorm design ideas
• Brand standards adherence
• No pixel pushing*
  • *No Pixel Pushing means avoiding mindless design and merely moving things around to make them aesthetic. Our creative team should look beyond just the “to-do” and align work with the goal of the request to drive results for marketing and brand awareness.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Designing with marketing in mind and how what is being created will call people to action
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size, and style and submitting them for approval.
• Design projects including but not limited to print, logos, branding, advertising, promotional items, social content, presentations, and merchandise
• Prepare files for print and/or fabrication
• Communicate with print vendors, nationally and locally to get work printed correctly, on budget and on time
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• High attention to detail and ability to check your work for accuracy
• Designing quickly and efficiently without loss of quality

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Mac Proficient
• Skilled in Illustrator and Photoshop with strong vector illustration capabilities
  
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
  
• Ability to design for churches and accurately represent their message
  
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
  
• Works independently and quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
  
• Comfortable leading projects and other designers
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• The motivation to maintain and improve design standards
  
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
  
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:

• Previous agency experience
• Marketing background
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Web Designer is responsible for the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design of our various digital assets. You will ensure that all elements of the online user experience are optimized for improved usability, usefulness, and exceptional visual design. The successful candidate will evidence a passion for delivering adaptive and creative solutions to UI/UX design problems by staying up to date with best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology. We build our websites in WordPress using themes (little to no code).

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Web design strategy
• Website creation
• Website development management
• Website performance
• Build website pages in WordPress

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes
• Investigating user experience design requirements for our suite of digital assets
• Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for the brand
• Designing UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets for our digital assets
• Testing UI elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links for landing pages
• Collaborating with the copywriting, marketing, graphic design, and client experience teams to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user
• Providing advice and guidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and testing activities in order to analyze and predict user behavior
• Adhering to style standards on typography and graphic design

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in web design, web development, graphic design or visual communications
• 3+ years of website design experience
• Demonstrated strengths in web design, project management, marketing, and communications
• Experience using WordPress
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment with a strong interest in graphic design
  
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
• Online portfolio displaying strong graphics and development skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of current web design trends and techniques
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate visual solutions to support marketing strategies and web initiatives
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Positive outlook and professionalism in all aspects of daily tasks
  
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
  
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
  
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:
WOULD BE AWESOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

• Coding knowledge
• Landing page tools (Lead Pages, Unbounce)
• MailChimp / Convertkit / etc email automation tools
• eCommerce websites

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Project Coordinator assists our client experience managers in organizing our ongoing projects. This involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage project notifications
• Client Experience support
• Backup project management support
• Maintain project management software
• TwoTone project management

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Ensuring project deadlines are met
• Providing administrative support as needed
• Undertaking project tasks as required
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience as a project manager in an agency setting
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and with correct grammar
  
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
  
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
  
• Works independently and quickly
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
  
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
  
• Attention to detail (seriously – looking for type-A, proactive people)
  
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
  
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
  
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:
WOULD BE AWESOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

• Administrative Skills
• Client Success / Client Service experience at an agency

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Content Strategist is responsible for determining which formats best communicate various types of content, identifying ways to increase brand awareness, writing content, and utilizing keyword research in order to maximize the reach and interpretation of content. The Content Strategist should be highly collaborative, a good listener, and be able to work well under pressure.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write remarkable copy for marketing emails, websites, articles, social media, ads, print design, etc
  
• Create content plans
  
• Facilitate content meetings with clients
  
• Outline content structure
  
• Edit/proof work

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a solid understanding of the target audience through online and traditional market research
• Developing clear and engaging content that is consistent with the company’s brand image and addresses both business goals and consumer needs
• Partnering with marketing and social media teams to identify trends and anticipate needs
• Performing content audits to assess how well existing content is performing
• Performing content gap analyses to determine what type of content is missing and what is needed
• Establishing style guides that specify the writing style and tone needed to create engaging content
• Creating, adjusting, and managing editorial calendars

REQUIRED:

• 6+ years of previous agency experience
• Degree in English, public relations, marketing, or communications
• Mac proficient
• Ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct copy
• Knows and loves grammar (Eagle eye!)
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
• Knowledge of and ability to write for churches and accurately represent their message
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
• Works independently and quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
• Comfortable leading projects and other copywriters
• Attention to detail (seriously – looking for type-A, proactive people)
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:
WOULD BE AWESOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

• Marketing background
• SEO experience
• FB / Instagram ads
• Online course writing

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

The Content Strategist is responsible for determining which formats best communicate various types of content, identifying ways to increase brand awareness, writing content, and utilizing keyword research in order to maximize the reach and interpretation of content. The Content Strategist should be highly collaborative, a good listener, and be able to work well under pressure.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write remarkable copy for marketing emails, websites, articles, social media, ads, print design, etc
  
• Create content plans
  
• Facilitate content meetings with clients
  
• Outline content structure
  
• Edit/proof work

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a solid understanding of the target audience through online and traditional market research
• Developing clear and engaging content that is consistent with the company’s brand image and addresses both business goals and consumer needs
• Partnering with marketing and social media teams to identify trends and anticipate needs
• Performing content audits to assess how well existing content is performing
• Performing content gap analyses to determine what type of content is missing and what is needed
• Establishing style guides that specify the writing style and tone needed to create engaging content
• Creating, adjusting, and managing editorial calendars

REQUIRED:

• 3+ years of previous agency experience
• Degree in English, public relations, marketing, or communications
• Mac proficient
• Ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct copy
• Knows and loves grammar (Eagle eye!)
• Comfortable working with conservative Christian churches and non-profits
• Knowledge of and ability to write for churches and accurately represent their message
• Uses good judgment and works with integrity
• Works independently and quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly change from one project to another
• Adeptness with learning new apps and software
• Comfortable leading projects and other copywriters
• Attention to detail (seriously – looking for type-A, proactive people)
• Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• Punctual and dependable

EXTRA SKILLS:
WOULD BE AWESOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

• Marketing background
• SEO experience
• FB / Instagram ads
• Online course writing

Company: TwoTone Creative
Deadline: 3/31/2023