Sr. Marketing Manager

About the role

This role is based in our 605 Third Avenue office.

The marketing department oversees daily editorial and social rollout, sponsorship activations, show advertising, year-round social media, digital fair platforms, and physical design assets of Independent. Our ideal candidate takes deep pride in curatorial and operational excellence. They possess an extensive art world track record and are active community participants. The position provides an opportunity to guide the voice of Independent and help maintain Independent's exceptional editorial standards.

This role owns editorial quality and timely delivery across all Independent communications, spanning editorial, PR, marketing, programming, VIP relations, and exhibitor relations. Working closely with the Project Manager, the role makes sure every communication meets Independent's editorial standards, serves its audience, and reaches final CEO approval on schedule and in final form.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Represent department across internal meetings, communicating editorial standards and deadlines. This includes preparing for and leading communications operations meetings and content and editorial calendar meetings for senior staff.
• Supervise staff as directed.

Editorial Standards

• Ensure every communication meets Independent's editorial standard and does not violate editorial policies.
• Ensure the audience is considered in every communication.

Scheduling and Approvals

• Collaborate with cross-departmental managers to develop and maintain the communications schedule across audience segments and initiatives.
• Enforce final publishing deadlines across internal tools, e.g. Monday.com boards.
• Work with the Senior Project Manager on content calendar updates and changes.
• Support the Senior Project Manager through approval rounds before final CEO approval, guaranteeing that the final round is a true final version. With Senior Project Manager, ensure that each approval round is complete.
• Monitor internal deadlines with the Senior Project Manager, who oversees junior and Manager-level staff in completing internal work rounds.

Press

• Assist with press inquiries and route them to the correct team member.
• Run press management for individual campaigns as directed.

Advertising

• Coordinate and enforce advertising strategy, including ad placement and performance tracking.
• Oversee media buys and requirements of brand partnerships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years in an editorial capacity across text, video and digital
• 4+ years in a management role with multiple direct reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, CMS, and database systems
• Proficiency with CRM and marketing systems (i.e., Salesforce, HubSpot, or another CRM, AI integration, MS Office Suite)
• Meticulous attention to detail, organization, and digital editing skills
• Ability to multitask and navigate multiple priorities and deadlines
• Fluency in English and another language a plus
• Experience with writing, styling, and image IP rights
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and project management software
• Masters-level degree in Journalism, Art History, or Art Administration a plus

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

• The salary range for this role is $85,000- $100,000 based on experience.
• This posting will automatically expire on 11/30/2026

• We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills.
• We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.
• If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed.

This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.