Hey, Austin! We’re searching for a Marketing Manager who’s all about creativity, strategy, and getting your hands dirty. You’ll be at the center of our marketing efforts—planning content, locking in brand partnerships, and making sure every event and campaign we launch is a total win. If you’re ready to dive into the startup world and help build something from scratch, this one’s for you.

About Ko Agency

KO Agency is a female-founded, Austin-based creative marketing startup. We’re all about bold, innovative strategies—from killer content creation to digital marketing and 360 ad campaigns. We work with all kinds of clients, with an emphasis on local businesses, CPG, and tech companies.

Meet Shelby – Our CEO

Shelby’s a marketing powerhouse. She’s led the charge for campaigns like Cardi B’s Whipshots, Estée Lauder, Nike, and Google. As ECD at Bev, she helped take the brand to the top, making it the #1 canned wine in the U.S. Now she’s bringing that same fearless energy to KO. Her work’s been featured in Forbes and ADWEEK, and trust us—you’ll be learning from someone who’s rewriting the marketing playbook.

Why Work with Us

At KO, you won’t just be checking boxes—you’ll be creating something big. You’ll work side by side with Shelby and the team, learning the ins and outs of startup life. Every idea, every project will make an impact. And if you’re looking to stay on long term? There’s definitely potential for this role to grow into a full-time gig. If building something from the ground up gets your heart racing, this is where you need to be.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Content Planning & Creation:

• Own the content calendar for everything—internally for our agency, and our clients. This includes social media, email, SMS—you name it.

• Develop creative strategies and campaigns that feel true to our voice and resonate with our audience.

• Roll up your sleeves and edit reels, produce videos, and make sure all our visuals and messaging are tight.

Brand Partnerships:

• Seek out and connect with potential brand partners that align with our vibe and values.

• Lead collaborative campaigns, making sure they flow seamlessly from start to finish.

Event Coordination & Content Capture:

• Attend events and activations to ensure we capture all the moments that matter for content. Sometimes, you’ll be the one with the phone or camera in hand, getting the perfect shot.

Social Media & Marketing Campaigns:

• Plan, schedule, and manage all our social media content—posts, stories, videos—you’ll make sure it’s all hitting the mark.

• Lead our email and SMS marketing efforts—designing emails, writing copy, and ensuring our communications always feel fresh.

Team Management:

• Oversee the Social Media Coordinator, offering guidance and making sure everything aligns with our brand’s voice.

Local Business Liaison:

• Partner with local businesses, collaborating to create content that highlights the community and keeps us connected.

Event Planning & Execution:

• Help plan and attend events, making sure everything runs smoothly and that all key moments are captured for social.

Supporting Senior Leadership:

• Work closely with senior leadership, assisting with projects and making sure strategic marketing plans are executed perfectly.

Marketing Reporting & Analysis:

• Export and analyze reports with the team to track performance and fine-tune future strategies.

• Use data insights to optimize both internal and external client strategies, making sure every campaign is better than the last.

Creative & Social Planning Oversight:

• Lead and oversee all creative and social planning for both KO Agency and our external clients, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with company goals.

Who You Are:

• You’re a marketing wizard who’s managed content, social media, and brand partnerships before, with at LEAST 3 years of experience.

• You’ve got a creative eye for design and can edit videos, create scroll-stopping posts, and design eye-catching emails.

• You’re a pro behind the scenes (planning content, writing copy) and on the ground (capturing content at events).

• You thrive in fast-paced environments, and juggling multiple tasks and projects doesn’t phase you.

• You’re proactive—always bringing ideas and solutions to the table before anyone even asks.

• You bring a positive, collaborative energy to the team and have a knack for building strong relationships both internally and externally.

• You’re a natural problem-solver with a can-do attitude, always ready to tackle challenges and think creatively.

• You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, and can adapt quickly while keeping a cool head under pressure.

• Your excellent communication skills help you connect with people at all levels, making you a great fit for client-facing work and team collaboration.

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