Housing & Community Development Team Manager

Position Title: Housing & Community Development Team Manager Güd Marketing is seeking a client facing partner with a demonstrated public relations background to join us as a Housing & Community Development Team Manager. The Housing & Community Development Team Manager works closely with team members representing different service areas of the agency — including strategy, media, content, social, public relations and creative services — to develop marketing and communications programs that accomplish client goals. Essential Responsibilities & Duties • Ensure that client relationships are nurtured and cultivated, and that client needs are met • Identify and manage agency resources to meet client needs, marketing goals and objectives • Provide ideas and solutions that enhance the client’s business, the client relationship or the work • Proactively research client industry trends — particularly in housing, community development, and public affairs — to demonstrate thought leadership • Develop creative briefs with guidance from strategy and senior leadership • Develop, manage and track client work from launch through execution and deployment • Provide leadership and guidance to various team members across agency departments, including PR, media, creative, and strategy • Drive the development of integrated marketing and communications plans, including earned media, crisis response, public engagement, and branding initiatives • Serve as a lead partner to housing strategists and subject-matter experts in shaping messaging for highly visible stakeholders • Prepare agendas, conference reports, correspondence and other materials related to account service, including preparing for client meetings, community forums, and executive presentations • Represent the agency at industry, housing, and community functions • Guide client communications during sensitive or high-pressure situations in partnership with senior leadership and PR leads Güd Marketing is a comprehensive and integrated marketing firm.