About PDCM, A Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: With roots dating back more than 100 years, PDCM blends a century of experience with industry innovation to bring you a completely different approach to managing risk and insurance. Our personalized advisers use PDCM’s unique Risk Reduction Approach to take a comprehensive look at our client’s needs and customize a plan for their family or business. PDCM blends a century of experience with industry innovation to bring you a different approach to managing risk and insurance. Our dedication and commitment to serving the business community has enabled us to become one of the most successful independent insurance agencies and consulting firms in Iowa. PDCM is a proud partner agency of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Specialist to lead and execute innovative marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility, drive sales growth, and elevate our digital presence. This role involves managing various marketing initiatives, including digital campaigns, website maintenance, social media management, video content creation, and email marketing. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to multitask, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and ensure all marketing materials align with our brand standards. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented marketing professional with a passion for driving results, we'd love to hear from you!

Work Arrangement: this is a full-time, hybrid position supporting our office in Waterloo, IA.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans to boost brand recognition and drive sales growth.
• Manage creative marketing requests such as video editing, graphic design, and other deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Maintain and update the company website for optimal user experience, managing web leads and vendor collaboration.
• Plan, execute, and optimize digital marketing campaigns, including social media management, content scheduling, and audience engagement.
• Analyze and recommend strategies to improve online visibility, manage video projects, and create engaging content (e.g., employee spotlights, local campaigns).
• Support email marketing efforts and oversee campaigns for HR, wellness, and various business lines, focused on lead generation and brand consistency.
• Ensure marketing materials align with brand standards, contributing to promotional efforts and community event sponsorships.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support overall marketing goals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong understanding of creative video production and digital marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and transparent stakeholder engagement
• Highly creative thinker with a talent for developing innovative concepts that resonate with target audiences
• Effective project management skills to oversee projects from start to finish
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills for developing strategic, creative solutions
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to overcome obstacles in creative projects
• Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding unique needs, and providing tailored insurance solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, video and audio editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and familiarity with website management, CMS, and basic HTML/CSS
• 2 years of experience in digital marketing
• Associates Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of marketing experience in an insurance agency preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,000 employees operating in over 160 locations across 47 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.