Marketing Manager

About C&C Marine & Repair

C&C Marine & Repair is a leading shipyard serving the inland marine industry with vessel construction, repair, and fabrication services. With more than 350 full-time employees (including contractors) and over 100 acres of facilities, C&C continues to grow its capabilities, customer partnerships, and brand presence across the marine industry.

Position Summary

C&C Marine & Repair is seeking a creative, strategic, and proactive Marketing Manager to lead the company's marketing efforts and elevate its brand presence across the inland marine industry. This role is ideal for an experienced marketing professional who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, content creation, public relations, and event execution in a fast-paced, hands-on industrial environment.

The right candidate will own the C&C story — drafting press releases that position the company as an industry leader, planning high-impact events that strengthen customer and community relationships, managing the company's social media presence, and personally capturing and editing the photo and video content that brings the shipyard to life.

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations & Communications

• Write, edit, and distribute press releases announcing new contracts, vessel deliveries, company milestones, leadership news, and industry achievements
• Build and maintain relationships with trade publications, industry journalists, and maritime media outlets
• Draft executive communications, internal announcements, and company statements
• Develop messaging that reinforces C&C's positioning as a leader in the inland marine industry
• Support recruiting communications and employer brand storytelling

Event Planning & Coordination

• Plan, organize, and execute company events including vessel christenings, ribbon cuttings, customer visits, employee appreciation events, and industry trade shows
• Manage event logistics including vendors, venues, catering, signage, invitations, and on-site coordination
• Represent C&C at industry conferences and networking events
• Coordinate special visits from customers, partners, government officials, and media
• Develop event budgets and track ROI on marketing initiatives

Social Media Management

• Manage and grow C&C's social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X
• Develop and execute the social media content calendar, including weekly planning, scheduling, and publishing
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all channels
• Track performance metrics and adjust strategy to improve engagement, reach, and follower growth
• Manage paid social advertising campaigns and promotional initiatives
• Engage with followers, partners, and industry accounts to build community

Content Capture & Editing

• Capture professional photos and videos of vessels, projects, employees, and shipyard activity
• Edit short-form videos, reels, and promotional clips for social media and marketing use
• Produce longer-form video content for the company website, recruiting, and customer presentations
• Create graphics, branded materials, and marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools
• Maintain an organized library of photo and video assets
• Direct outside photographers or videographers when larger productions are needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marketing experience, with demonstrated ownership of social media, communications, or content programs
• Proven track record writing press releases and securing media coverage
• Experience planning and executing professional events of varying scale
• Strong photography and videography skills, including familiarity with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and mobile capture
• Advanced video and photo editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, or comparable tools)
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and social media management platforms
• Experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to brand voice
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment and willing to get out on the shipyard to capture content
• Professional and confident interacting with executives, customers, employees, media, and external partners

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Existing relationships with maritime, manufacturing, or trade publication media
• Experience managing a marketing budget
• Background in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or maritime industries
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, website CMS tools, and basic analytics
• Experience leading or mentoring junior marketing or content staff