Manager, Marketing and Business Development

What We're All About

Current Global is an award-winning global communications agency that believes in the power of real connections-between people, brands, and culture. We mix human insight, culture, and media to spark ideas that move people and create lasting impact. Our diverse, inclusive team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared drive to do meaningful work. At Current, diversity isn't just a priority-it's who we are and how we build better ideas.

What You'll Do

We're seeking a savvy marketer and creative storyteller to shape and execute our marketing strategy and drive business growth. You'll own everything from building our brand presence to crafting campaigns that resonate with current and prospective clients, employees and media. If you're a self-starter who thrives on juggling creative projects and working with different teams, this role is for you.

At Current Global, our work is grounded in strategy, cultural insights, and creativity to help brands connect with the people who matter most-meeting them where they are and speaking to what they care about. We don't just aim to capture attention in the moment; we strive to spark cultural chain reactions that build powerful, lasting bonds and make brands unforgettable. Our stories are crafted to live in the culture, language, and speed of today's media.

The ideal candidate is endlessly curious, constantly exploring what's new and next in social, digital, and mobile. They actively read, follow, and engage with leading news and influencers to stay ahead of the curve.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of marketing plans to boost agency visibility and new business efforts.
• Create and manage content across social, digital, and internal channels.
• Maintain and update brand materials-think case studies, capabilities decks, and social content.
• Lead agency social channels and drive community engagement.
• Collaborate with practice and account leads on award submissions and showcase standout work.
• Track trends to keep the agency ahead of the curve.
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring our story and capabilities to life in new business opportunities, from strategy to execution.
• Support in the response of new business RFPs.
• Develop and manage vendor and other partner relationships.
• Assist in research and reporting to track the success of our efforts.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in marketing, PR, or digital (agency experience = bonus points).
• A natural storyteller with top-notch writing and editing skills.
• Skilled in managing social media and crafting standout content.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a knack for juggling multiple projects.
• Curious, creative, and obsessed with what's new in culture, digital, and media.
• Collaborative and comfortable navigating a global, fast-paced environment.

Why Current Global? You'll work with a tight-knit team of creative thinkers who love what they do and know how to have fun doing it. We're all about great ideas, big impact, and building meaningful relationships-inside the agency and out. Ready to make a mark? Let's talk.

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays - Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Illinois Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Current Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Current recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.

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