Marketing Coordinator

McDermott + Bull is a leading international executive search firm with offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Established in 2001, we have steadily grown to rank among North America's top 25 executive search firms by delivering impactful leadership solutions that align with our clients' immediate and strategic needs. Our reputation as a trusted advisor in executive search stems from our commitment to operational excellence and deep sector expertise, allowing us to provide customized, high-impact talent solutions that drive sustainable success.

Our unique approach combines the agility and responsiveness of a boutique firm with the resources and sophistication typically found in larger organizations. This entrepreneurial mindset empowers our team to be innovative, collaborative, and client-focused, enabling us to solve complex leadership challenges and guide transformational change across various industries.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support the Director of Marketing and Events Coordinator in executing day-to-day marketing initiatives across channels. This is a hands-on, entry-to-early-level role ideal for someone eager to grow their marketing skill set while supporting campaigns, content, and events. Social media is one part of the role, but not the primary focus.

This position supports McDermott + Bull and Activate 180— two purpose-driven brands creating meaningful experiences for executives, professionals, and teams across industries. You’ll assist with execution across marketing programs, help keep projects moving forward, and contribute to consistent, high-quality brand output.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, with onsite work at our Irvine office Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

• Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop integrated marketing strategies aligned with business development and communication goals.
• Execute campaigns across email, digital, and social channels.
• Design and manage collateral such as presentations, newsletters, one-pagers, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update content across websites, blogs, and other digital properties.
• Track performance data across campaigns and digital platforms to optimize impact.
• Support the execution of special projects and ongoing system/process improvements.

• Manage content calendars and produce engaging content (photos, videos, graphics, GIFs) leveraging the company’s current social catalogue.
• Help maintain content calendars and ensure posts are published accurately and on time.
• Monitor daily activity, engage with followers, and identify opportunities to deepen relationships.
• Track and analyze performance metrics; deliver monthly KPI reports with insights and recommendations.
• Stay ahead of social trends, tools, and platform updates, and pitch new approaches to strengthen reach and impact.
• Support event and campaign launches with tailored social media strategies.

• In partnership with the Marketing Coordinator, coordinate timelines, logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships of in-person events across multiple brands for seamless production.
• Oversee event communications and promotional efforts before, during, and after each event.

• 2–4 years of experience in B2B social media, digital marketing, and events required.
• Strong writing, visual storytelling, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Canva/Adobe InDesign, social scheduling platforms, email marketing software, and CMS.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with analyzing metrics and reporting on performance.
• Strong sense of brand, design, and audience engagement best practices.

• Collaborative Communicator – Excels at working cross-functionally and with stakeholders.
• Digital Native – Thrives in social media environments and understands platform nuances.
• Creative Storyteller – Brings campaigns and events to life through compelling content.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented – Manages multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables with ease.
• Agile & Resourceful – Adapts quickly, solves problems, and embraces change.
• Proactive & Curious – Seeks out improvements and stays on top of industry trends.

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development
• Promote from Within
• Activate 180 High-Performance Coaching
• Access to Continuous Training
• Life Planning
• 401k options with a contribution match
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Wellness
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance