The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects, and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago but the modern world. What started 150+ years ago continues to this day.

 

1871, a global non-profit innovation hub, exists to inspire, equip, and support founders, growth scalers, and innovators in building great businesses from all backgrounds. We deliver unfair advantages at scale. We are the only organization in the world that we know of that supports the full maturity curve of a business - idea to Fortune 50. The team supports ~450 early stage companies, 200+ growth stage members, and 100+ partners made up of the brightest digital designers, engineers, and leaders shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible.

 

1871 is a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, partner with others, work hard, grow professionally, and, with a little luck, change the world. If that sounds like you, join us.

As an Integrated Marketing Manager at 1871, you will oversee and execute our marketing campaigns across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless integration of strategies to promote brand consistency and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize our digital presence, manage campaign performance, and leverage analytics to drive marketing decisions and growth. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring strategic alignment with overall business goals Use project management software such as Asana to task out campaign elements, track progress, and ensure timely completion of projects Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams including copywriters, video producers, social media specialists, and graphic designers to create compelling marketing materials Oversee and synchronize cross-functional team activities to ensure a cohesive marketing strategy and seamless execution Efficiently organize, store, and manage marketing content across multiple platforms, ensuring easy access and systematic retrieval Communicate effectively with marketing team members and cross-functional departments to convey deadlines, requirements, and expectations Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, leveraging data to optimize future marketing strategies Manage the integration of all marketing activities and ensure consistent brand message across all channels Regularly report on campaign progress and outcomes, using data to inform adjustments and improvements