DIRECTOR, MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICES

Education & Experience

Technical & Functional Skills

• Demonstrated experience with email marketing and marketing automation platforms such as Klaviyo, Mailchimp or similar platforms.
• Strong experience managing marketing or constituent databases, including data integrity, segmentation, audience development, list growth and engagement strategies.
• Experience developing audience journeys and using behavioral and engagement data to inform marketing strategy.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including paid social, email and web marketing.
• Experience planning and managing traditional marketing, including print, radio and other advertising channels.
• Strong understanding of marketing analytics, campaign measurement, KPIs and performance reporting; experience using web analytics and reporting platforms.
• Proficiency with creative and design platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and Canva, with the ability to provide informed creative direction and evaluate work against brand standards.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with project management and workflow platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar systems.
• Experience working with content management systems and digital asset management platforms.
• Strong understanding of brand management, visual identity and creative production across print and digital channels.
• Experience developing campaign identities, creative concepts, visual systems and brand applications.
• Experience producing collateral for both print and digital environments.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable, marketing strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong creative judgment and ability to provide clear, constructive creative direction.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with senior leaders, colleagues, external partners and stakeholders across an organization.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and take ownership of projects from strategy through execution.
• Excellent visual and creative judgment, with the ability to translate strategy into compelling creative concepts and experiences.

Additional Requirements

• Only local candidates will be considered for this role.
• Cover letter required
• While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.
• COMPENSATION:
• The expected hiring range for this position is $169,000 to $190,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking
• The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.
• EEO Statement:
• The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.