Marketing Production Specialist in Sarasota, Florida at THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE INC

Job Summary:
The Marketing Production Specialist turns marketing strategy and content into polished digital, print, email, social media, advertising, event, and fundraising communications.
Reporting to the Marketing Director, this hands-on role manages daily production across graphic design, email marketing, forms and registration, digital advertising, content repurposing, and other marketing activities. The successful candidate can understand an assignment and its objective, make sound production decisions, work collaboratively with marketing and other team members, and move work forward independently while managing multiple priorities and maintaining accuracy and brand consistency. Success in this role requires comfort working in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to quickly shift priorities, adapt to changing needs, and change direction when circumstances require it.

Essential responsibilities include:
o Produce and adapt digital and print marketing materials for events, programs, fundraising campaigns, email, web, social media, advertising, and other communications.
o Create professional, production-ready print materials, including invitations, brochures, postcards, flyers, rack cards, and advertisements.
o Repurpose existing content for different audiences, platforms, and campaigns.
o Build, format, test, schedule, and maintain email communications using Mailchimp, Microsoft Dynamics CIJ, or similar platforms.
o Create and maintain online forms, surveys, event registrations, confirmation messages, and related digital experiences using JotForm, Webconnex/TicketSpice, or similar platforms.
o Support Google Ad Grant and other digital advertising campaigns, including campaign setup, keyword research, creative assets, optimization, and reporting.
o Support social media production and scheduling and routine website content updates.
o Proofread and quality-check communications for accuracy, consistency, links, dates, calls to action, and brand standards.
o Manage assigned projects and deadlines, communicate progress, and identify issues or obstacles early.
o Collaborate with the Marketing Director, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, content creators, and other staff to move projects from concept through completion.
Key Competencies
o Strong graphic design and production skills, including professional proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro).
o Working knowledge of email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp and online form and registration platforms such as JotForm.
o Ability to learn and manage Google Ad Grant and other digital advertising activities.
o Strong ability to repurpose content effectively across audiences and channels.
o Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
o Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, make appropriate decisions, and take ownership of assignments.
o Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, rapidly reprioritize work, and adapt to changing needs and direction without losing momentum or attention to detail.
o Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
o Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to respond constructively to creative direction and feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
o 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, marketing production, digital marketing, or a related field.
o Experience with all phases of print production, including preparation of professional, production-ready files.
o Experience with Google Ads/Google Ad Grants, GA4, social media management tools, website content management systems, and/or event registration platforms preferred.
o Nonprofit, association, community, or mission-driven marketing experience is a plus.
Salary Range: $25/hr - $29/hr depending on experience