Marketing Specialist
Job Description
The Marketing Specialist will join Pyramid Hotel Group to support the OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma City. This onsite role focuses on executing an integrated marketing strategy across digital, social, website, email, advertising, and on-property channels, with responsibilities spanning website content management, SEO and AI Search optimization, campaigns, content creation, and brand consistency.
Responsibilities
- Support OKANA's integrated marketing strategy across digital, social, website, email, advertising, and on-property channels.
- Manage website content and functionality, assist with SEO and AI Search optimization, coordinate creative projects, develop marketing assets, execute campaigns, and ensure brand consistency across guest touchpoints.
- Maintain website content, updates, landing pages, and ongoing optimization efforts.
- Implement SEO strategy and AI Search optimization to boost organic visibility and search performance.
- Assist in designing digital and print marketing materials including signage, email graphics, presentations, and promotional collateral while upholding brand standards.
- Coordinate photo shoots, video shoots, and content creation projects.
- Build and deploy email marketing campaigns and support CRM initiatives.
- Monitor the resort's online reputation by timely responses to guest reviews across outlets.
- Assist with digital advertising asset management and campaign execution.
- Support resort events, promotions, grand openings, and on-property activations.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to drive marketing initiatives.
- Maintain digital asset libraries, marketing inventories, and brand standards.
- Stay current on industry trends, marketing technology, SEO, and AI Search developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- 1–3 years of marketing experience; hospitality experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of SEO, AI Search optimization, Google Analytics (GA4), CMS, and social media platforms.
- Experience managing website content and functionality.
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Revinate, Mailchimp, or similar) preferred.
- Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva strongly preferred.
- Photography and basic video editing skills a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading ability.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and marketing software.
- Creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and execute efficiently.
Technologies
- Google Analytics (GA4)
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Revinate
- Mailchimp
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Canva
- Microsoft 365
Physical Requirements
- Sitting: Frequent – primarily at a desk/computer for extended periods.
- Standing/Walking: Occasional – for meetings, events, or onsite promotions.
- Crouching (bend at knees): Rare – may be required when handling marketing materials or displays.
- Kneeling/Crawling: Rare – minimal physical demand in this area.
- Stooping (bend at waist): Occasional – for setting up displays or organizing supplies.
- Twisting (knees/waist/neck): Occasional – normal office activity.
- Climbing: Rare – may occasionally use a step stool to access stored marketing materials.
- Balancing: Not typically required.
- Leg/Foot use: Occasional – operating office equipment such as foot pedals on printers or mailing machines.
- Reaching (overhead/extension): Occasional – retrieving files, supplies, or materials.
- Handling/Grasping: Frequent – handling printed materials, office supplies, event signage.
- Fingering/Feeling: Constant – typing, writing, and using computer/mouse.
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasional – moving boxes of marketing materials or event setups.
- Lifting/Carrying: Occasional – up to 20 lbs., such as brochures, signage, or promotional items.
- Other physical demands: None beyond typical office and light event support work.
Use of Senses
- Talking in person: Frequent – communicating with colleagues, vendors, and event attendees.
- Talking on telephone: Frequent – scheduling, vendor coordination, and campaign follow-up.
- Other speech requirements: Clear and professional communication is essential in person and in writing.
- Hearing in person: Frequent – listening during meetings, events, and team collaboration.
- Hearing on telephone: Frequent – routine phone communication with vendors and team members.
- Other hearing requirements: Ability to actively listen and comprehend detailed instructions.
- Near vision: Constant – computer use, reviewing printed materials, proofreading.
- Far vision: Occasional – overseeing event signage, displays, or promotional activities.
- Depth perception: Occasional – setting up displays or event materials.
- Color vision: Frequent – reviewing brand colors, graphic design, and promotional materials.
- Full field vision: Occasional – observing promotional events and crowd dynamics.
- Smell: Rare – may be exposed to food/beverage samples during promotional activities.
Mental Requirements
- Interaction with others / communication: Constant – requires clear, professional communication with colleagues, vendors, and leadership.
- Deadlines / shift work / overtime: Frequent – strict deadlines for campaigns and events; may require extended hours or weekend support.
- Flexibility: High – must adapt to changing priorities and last-minute event needs.
- Pace: Moderate to fast – marketing work is deadline-driven and detail-sensitive.
- Highly repetitive work: Occasional – data entry, content updates, or administrative tasks.
- Attention to detail: Constant – accuracy in written communication, proofreading, and branding consistency.
- Other psychological demands: Requires creativity, problem-solving, and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Environmental Setting
- Safety requirements: Follow all workplace safety guidelines and procedures; safe handling of event materials required.
- Exposures: Office environment with occasional outdoor conditions during resort events or photoshoots.
- Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Frequent use of computers, phones, printers, and marketing tools/software; occasional handling of display equipment, banners, or audio-visual equipment for events.