About this opportunity
Financialnarrative lists this AVP, Content Creation- Financial Services Walker & Dunlop Job listing opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Marketing
We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
Department Overview
Our Marketing department focuses on building and promoting the W&D brand to ensure that everyone understands the benefits of W&D. Our specialized marketing experts collaborate to provide excellent service internally and externally. Our specialties include Brand & Content, Creative, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Digital (Web, Email and Advertising), PR/Social Media, Events, and Operations and Analytics.
The Impact You Will Have
A senior-level content strategist responsible for leading content marketing across the financial services business. This individual sets the tone, direction, and roadmap for content initiatives aligned with business lines, growth, and brand.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategy Ownership: Develop and evolve a long-term content strategy supporting business line goals and growth.
Executive Interaction: Collaborate with business line leaders and attend business meetings to define the content strategy.
Leadership: Manage and mentor the content team, including business line contributors, and external agencies.
Editorial Governance: Oversee adherence to brand voice, editorial standards, and regulatory compliance across all content.
Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic partner to business lines, legal, digital marketing, social media and PR, and the creative team.
Thought Leadership: Drive high-level thought leadership campaigns by attending business line meetings and keeping up with the trends for specific business lines.
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
7+ years of content marketing/editorial experience required, with a minimum of 4+ years in financial services highly preferred.
Proven leadership and people management experience.
Deep understanding of financial services.
Strong portfolio of executive-level thought leadership and integrated content campaigns.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strategic Planning
Executive Communication
Financial Services and Competitor Knowledge
Performance Optimization
Leadership & Team Development
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
This position has an estimated base salary of $110,000 - $130,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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What We Offer
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- 401(k) + match
-Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program - earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health, engagement, and balance
-Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
-Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
-Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Empowerment and encouragement to give back - volunteer hours and donation matching
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
EEO Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.
Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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