Industry Marketing Manager

About the position

We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and relationship-driven Industry Marketing Manager to join our Client Solutions team. In this role, you will drive industry partnerships, event strategies, and thought leadership initiatives, while also enhancing both internal and external communication efforts. The ideal candidate is an experienced marketer with a strong network within the marketing and media industry and a passion for elevating brand presence and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage key industry partnerships to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
• Coordinate and execute strategic partnerships with industry organizations, overseeing speaking engagements and sponsorships.
• Identify and evaluate event participation strategies to maximize engagement and business impact.
• Partner with Client Solutions leadership to develop and execute thought leadership initiatives.
• Strategically position senior leaders at high-profile industry events and speaking engagements.
• Ensure alignment between speaking opportunities and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Communications, Brand Marketing, Washington Post Live, and other teams to streamline messaging and initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate content for bi-weekly Client Solutions meetings and larger departmental gatherings.
• Support client-facing communication strategies, including emails, newsletters, and program updates.
• Align programming and messaging with major product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine and enhance LinkedIn engagement strategies.
• Maintain and update a LinkedIn content calendar to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Provide insights to optimize social media engagement and thought leadership presence.
• Develop and execute a calendar of client engagement opportunities and entertainment experiences.
• Implement creative initiatives to differentiate The Washington Post’s Client Solutions team within the industry.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of marketing experience, preferably in B2B, media, or industry marketing.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
• Experience in securing and allocating resources to support marketing and communications goals.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across internal teams and work effectively with external partners.
• Familiarity with key industry events, B2B marketing strategies, and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs