Marketing Coordinator

Purpose

McKinney is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated person to help create unfair attention for the agency on our Marketing and Business Development team as a Marketing Coordinator. This individual will be the center “spoke” of the new business machine and will support all efforts across our marketing ecosystem, including pitch management, award shows, marketing content, PR, CRM, and company intranet. 

Ideal Candidate

The New Business Coordinator is a creative problem solver, a proactive communicator, and someone who gets excited about helping our marketing and business development team elevate the agency’s brand. This role is unique, as it allows you to learn the general inner workings of an advertising agency and the industry while working on a cross-functional team, and acquire knowledge and skills specific to the elevation of our brand and the impact of our rapid growth. This isn’t just a job. We are on a mission to create a resonating impact that keeps McKinney top of mind every single day. This is an opportunity to be part of a team and an agency who refuse to be ignored. 

Responsibilities:

• Pitch Management: Assist the Manager, Business Development, with pitch management, including research for “Go-No-Go” meetings, RFI and RFP submissions, client pitch experience, and post-mortems
• Social Media Development and Management: Own content calendar, content creation, posting, and community management, with light design ability appreciated
• Award Shows: Assist the Marketing and Awards Show Manager with award show submissions and marketing opportunities 
• Marketing Content: Support all internal and external communications, including intranet content management, PR efforts, newsletters, and opportunities that come in through consultants and other industry memberships
• Asset Management: Support creation and management of marketing assets, including case studies, sizzle reels, and agency profile videos
• Prospecting Efforts: Assist with Hubspot platform updates, SEM content, and campaigns on owned channels
• Administrative Responsibilities: Opening jobs, handling purchase orders, scheduling briefings, and other needs of the team
• Events: Assist with marketing-specific event planning and execution
• Live into McKinney's mantra 'Refuse To Be Ignored' in every aspect of the day-to-day responsibilities

Competencies

Master Communicator. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with strong personalities, including senior management and C-Suite leadership.

Compulsive Organizer. Extraordinary organizational skills and an understanding of asset management systems and practices.

Analytical Virtuoso. Ability to solve complex problems as a creative thinker and with a strategic mindset

Experience and Professional Skills

• 1 to 2 years of work experience at a creative agency is preferred but not required
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and comfort pivoting at a moment's notice
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Macintosh required, Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• College degree preferred, but not required

About McKinney 

McKinney is a creative agency that gets unfair attention for brands. In 2024, McKinney was named to Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list, as well as Ad Age's A-List and its list of Best Places to Work (2024 and 2025), reinforcing the agency's commitment to providing an exceptional workplace culture where employees thrive, and creativity flourishes. McKinney Health, the agency's Pharma and Wellness practice launched in 2022, was named to MM+M Magazine's 2024 Agency 100 list. A Certified B Corporation, McKinney is part of the Cheil Worldwide network and has offices across the country, including Durham, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Phoenix, and Toronto. McKinney has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, The One Show, D&AD, ANDY, CLIO, LIA, the Shortys, and The Webby Awards, among others. Client partners include brands such as Popeyes, Blue Diamond Growers, Little Caesars, Pampers, Henkel, Samsung, Indivior, Sherwin-Williams, Biogen and the Ad Council. For more information, visit mckinney.com.

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $55k - $60k

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential.  Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.  

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.  At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

McKinney is a place where everyone can grow. Studies have shown that marginalized communities  such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!