Marketing Operations Specialist

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JOB TITLE: Specialist, Marketing Operations

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & EventsORGANZIATION: Marquee Development REPORTS TO: Sr. Integrated Marketing ManagerFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCOMPENSATION: $55,000 - $70,000 USD and eligible for 10% discretionary bonus plan

OUR STORYMARQUEE DEVELOPMENT

We’re full-service real estate developers who specialize in mixed-use sports and entertainment districts – and the visitor experiences that make them iconic.  We transform spaces adjacent to stadiums or cultural venues into world-class destinations.  We curate visitor journeys for a brand, its fans and community.  Integrating real estate, hospitality, and hyperlocal partnerships, we maximize the long-term value of every development we touch. We build legacies – vibrant places where people will gather from near and far for decades to come.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE: 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing, the Marketing Operations Specialist will provide critical project management and support to the Marketing team at Marquee Development, a sports-focused, mixed-use entertainment district developer. Marquee sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and real estate. Building upon the success of the Gallagher Way entertainment district, adjacent to the iconic Wrigley Field, Marquee Development is continuing to grow its business into new markets across the country. The Marketing Operations Specialist will support the execution of marketing and events campaigns and initiatives aimed at driving footfall and revenue by collaborating with the digital, brand, activation, development and integrated marketing teams to bring marketing strategies to life.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping complex projects on track. This person will support the Marketing team across a variety of initiatives—providing project management, enhancing presentations, owning the coordination creative assets, budget tracking and management, marketing administrative support, and helping to ensure marketing initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively.  

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead day-to-day project management for the Marketing team, helping to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional communication for key initiatives.

• Support the marketing team in the execution of multi-channel marketing strategies for Marquee Development’s districts, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget.

• Take clear and concise meeting notes and ensure timely follow-ups on action items and next steps.

• Be the primary owner of our project management systems (primarily Asana), tracking tasks, deadlines, and dependencies across marketing campaigns and initiatives.

• Support the development and formatting of presentations, marketing decks, and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage the collection, organization, and delivery of creative assets, collaborating with the brand marketing team, external agencies, and partners as needed.

• Provide strategic inputs to marketing briefs including qualitative and quantitative consumer insights from each district.

• Support the execution of digital and traditional marketing campaigns by managing timelines, gathering assets, and ensuring smooth handoffs between teams.

• Draft and edit marketing copy and materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines and AP style.

• Support the digital and brand marketing teams with tasks like capturing event content, updating development websites, coordinating print materials, etc.

• Support the development team with final presentation prep like finalizing documentation, calendar coordination, printing collateral and ensuring we show up to important meetings with professional and polished materials.

• Provide administrative support to members of the Marketing leadership team, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and processing expenses.

• Assist with onsite tentpole event support and marketing activation execution as needed and lead smaller scale on-site activations—including working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by district events.

• Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in marketing, project management, and the sports, entertainment, and real estate industries.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• College degree in a relevant field

• 2-5 year of work experience, 2+years of experience in marketing and/or project management is highly preferred

• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills (AP style)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency with project management tools, preferably Asana

• Experience working with Canva, Adobe, or other marketing design tools

• Strong presentation development skills

• Ability to interface with executives and identify key details to communicate

• Project management skills, including timeline and ideally budget tracking experience

• Strong communication skills to verbalize deadlines (written and verbal)

• Ability to work up to 20% of hours on a non-standard schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to work on several projects at once, with tight deadlines

• Cross-functional collaboration experience

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Experience working with social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

• Experience working with websites and any potential HTML coding experience

• Experience in sports, real estate and/or hospitality

• Experience copywriting

• Experience working with video editing tools

• Experience managing vendors, freelancers, or agencies

• Ability to problem solve and operate with a sense of urgency

TOTAL REWARDS: On-site parking

    Transit benefitsPaid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break

    Flexible work arrangement Casual work attire environment 

    Complimentary Meal & beverage planAccess to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales

    401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match  

    Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Health & Wellness engagement & programming

    Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discountsFree access to EV charging stations

* This job posting includes the anticipated compensation, which reflects the hourly rate or salary range the Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are considering for this role in the specified location(s) as of the posting date. Where anticipated compensation is a salary range, the actual base salary offered within that range will be reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents all communities. We hold ourselves accountable to include new and different voices in our organization. Everyone is welcome here, and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.

Response Expectations:

Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.