Description Robert Half is partnering with our client, a leading Fortune 500 financial services organization, in this search for a Brand Marketing Manager to support high-visibility campaigns within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Location: Hybrid in Chicago (3 days onsite) Pay Rate: $50-53/hour Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion Hours: 40 hours/week Position Overview: The Brand Marketing Manager will support the execution and day-to-day management of integrated marketing campaigns, with a focus on small business initiatives across paid and owned channels. This highly executional role partners closely with internal stakeholders and agency teams to bring campaigns to market, while managing workflows, developing creative briefs, coordinating production, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate brings strong brand marketing and agency collaboration experience and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Brand & Campaign Management + Support execution of integrated, omnichannel marketing campaigns aligned to business and brand objectives + Ensure consistency with brand guidelines across all deliverables + Partner with internal teams to align on priorities, timelines, and campaign goals Creative Development & Agency Management + Develop and deliver clear, actionable creative briefs to agency partners + Manage agency relationships, including feedback, revisions, and final deliverables + Oversee production of creative assets across channels including digital, social, video, print, and email + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, social, PR, analytics, project management) to ensure cohesive execution + Incorporate consumer insights into campaign development in partnership with research teams Execution & Project Management + Manage multiple campaign workstreams, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met + Oversee creative and media trafficking to ensure accuracy and timeliness + Coordinate campaign launches with internal and external partners + Track progress, maintain documentation, and ensure stakeholder alignment Compliance & Approvals + Ensure all campaign materials meet legal, compliance, and risk requirements + Manage approval workflows and secure necessary sign-offs prior to launch Requirements Required Qualifications: + 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, campaign management, or advertising, preferably within or alongside agencies + Strong experience developing creative briefs and executing integrated, multi-channel campaigns + Proven ability to manage agency partners in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments + Solid understanding of creative development across digital, social, video, and print channels + Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and high-volume workflows + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams + Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving + Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities + Experience in regulated industries is a plus Innovation starts with people.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .