Delta Hiring for Specialist, Marketing – Purpose and Social Impact Job at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Our Marketing Communications team is looking for an experienced marketing professional to drive results in purpose-focused advertising and communications (with a heavy emphasis on sustainability). As a values-led company, defining and communicating Deltas values to external audiences is paramount to our success in remaining a beloved global consumer brand. This role is critical to helping Delta differentiate its focus on sustainability and equity, in a world with ever-increasing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

The right candidate for this position will be creative and strategic, curious, and collaborative, and theyll have passion for and experience in ESG/CSR/social impact communications. They will be a marketing pro with proven experience guiding creative development (in-house or agency) in a fast-paced environment from briefing through to execution. Keen project management skills are a must to help keep momentum on strategic and tactical initiatives involving multiple teams and executives. The successful candidate will have a track record for being inclusive, gaining many perspectives and driving consensus. Theyll understand how purpose-driven efforts apply to Deltas strategic business goals. Reports to Senior Manager Purpose Strategy & Comms, to carry out the necessary marketing strategies and campaigns to build and protect Deltas reputation as a values-led brand.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead strategic marketing and advertising for ESG, sustainability and community engagement globally among customers and other key stakeholders. Nurture collaboration cross-functionally to build robust programs and drive adoption of purpose advertising and communications.
  
• Identify the latest trends and educate relevant parties about purpose comms and practices, while constantly incorporating industry and competitive perspective into our ideas. Evangelize the role of ESG to key executives, business unit partners, peers and the broader organization.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility in marketing or related discipline, with a focus on ESG or sustainability preferred
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  Positive attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced, complex environment, managing multiple projects at any given time
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  Creative, strategic and conceptual thinking, detail-orientated, project management and execution skills, a commitment to results, and the ability to perform well and influence others in a cross-functional environment
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  Some travel required (10%)
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  Excellent written and oral communications and the ability to create compelling purpose content
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  A self-starter with the ability to creatively trouble shoot and solve unique problems, resourceful
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  Be able to navigate a highly-matrixed, complex organization, develop strong peer relationships and challenge the status quo while driving alignment
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  Ability to readily adjust to changing workload and priorities
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  Strong executive presence and business maturity in large corporate environment
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  Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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  Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
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  Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
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  Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.

• Bachelor’s degree
  
• Working knowledge of key sustainability leaders, influencers, initiatives, and frameworks such as the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, Circular Economy and Science-Based Targets
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  A structured and organized person with familiarity with media and advertising
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  Demonstrated passion in sustainability
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  Strong project management skills, with experience leading multiple largescale complex problems at a time. Collaborative team player who excels at building relationships
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  Strong desire to work for a global brand and help drive innovation, thought leadership and coalition