McDermott Will & Emery

Associate Director of Campaign & Event Technology

McDermott Will & Emery$193K — $301K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Advanced knowledge of marketing automation and event technology
  • Strong project management skills in a cross-functional environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead marketing automation and event technology strategy
  • Manage resource allocation for campaign and event technologies
  • Optimize integration of marketing automation, event platforms, and CRM
  • Serve as primary escalation point for complex campaign initiatives
  • Lead strategy and execution of high-impact campaigns and events
  • Partner with teams to translate requirements into scalable technology solutions
  • Drive continuous optimization of platform performance and data quality

Benefits

  • Outstanding career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This role is ideal for a strategic, execution-focused marketing technology leader who thrives at the intersection of technology platforms, campaigns, events, and data. The Associate Director of Campaign & Event Technology plays a critical role in enabling marketing strategy through scalable, high-performing execution, connecting platforms like Eloqua and Cvent to deliver integrated, full-funnel experiences that drive pipeline and revenue. This individual owns the systems, workflows, and integrations that power campaigns and event execution, ensuring efficiency, data integrity, and consistency across the marketing technology ecosystem. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, improving how teams work, and building reliable, scalable processes that enable precise, data-driven execution.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead the marketing automation and event technology strategy, ensuring platforms, workflows, and integrations effectively support marketing campaign and event objectives


  • Manage intake, prioritization, and resource allocation across campaign and event technologies, aligning demands against team capacity and business priorities


  • Own and optimize the integration across marketing automation, event technology platform, and CRM system (Salesforce) ensuring seamless data flow, system connectivity, and end-to-end execution support


  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-risk, or time-sensitive technology-enabled campaign and event initiatives


  • Lead and support the strategy, implementation, and optimization of marketing automation and event technology platform for high-impact campaigns, flagship events, and complex program builds, ensuring quality and successful delivery


  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate campaign and event requirements into effective, scalable technology solutions and related tactics (email, events, thought leadership, paid media, videos, etc.)


  • Drive continuous optimization of platform performance, event engagement, execution efficiency, and data quality, partnering with analytics team to ensure accurate lead tracking, attribution, and reporting


  • Develop and implement scalable workflows, templates, and playbooks, while establishing and enforcing standards and best practices for platform usage, campaign execution, event delivery, and data governance


  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance platform utilization, automation, and overall efficiency across campaign and event technology


  • Own data capture, data integrity, and governance processes across marketing automation and event platforms, ensuring consistency and usability across systems


  • Oversee and develop the Campaign Manager and Event Technology Manager, providing direction, coaching, and performance management


Job Specifications:

  • Bachelor's degree


  • At least ten (10) years of related work experience


  • Advanced knowledge of marketing automation, campaign operations, and event platforms


  • Strong project and program management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills


  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)


  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities


  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information


  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and learn new concepts and skills quickly


Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $193,000 - $301,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
  • Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds


Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

About McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Our lawyers represent a wide range of commercial, industrial and financial enterprises, both publically and privately held. McDermott has more than 1,100 lawyers located in 18 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. Further extending our reach in Asia, we have a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai. McDermott partners with clients to accomplish their business objectives by providing superior counsel and service. The expansion of our international platform has supported numerous cross-border transactions and litigation matters, while providing the experience necessary to offer corporate, tax, labor and benefits, competition, intellectual property and regulatory counsel to clients across all industries. In the years to come, we will continue to expand geographically and enhance our existing practices and industry-focused strengths, and are committed to building from these strengths in order to best serve our clients and communities. McDermott has a long history of social responsibility and supporting the communities in which our people live and work. We believe it is our obligation to embrace our communities and promote their well being through pro bono work, community service, charitable giving, environmental stewardship and promoting diversity.

McDermott Will & Emery Careers

Joining McDermott Will & Emery presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career at a global leader in legal services. The firm is renowned for fostering professional growth and embracing innovation through a culture that values diversity and leadership.

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McDermott Will & Emery offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. The firm seeks passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to contribute to a dynamic team. From seasoned attorneys to support staff, McDermott Will & Emery is continuously hiring to enhance their service capabilities.

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Internships at McDermott Will & Emery provide a robust platform for early-career individuals to gain significant, hands-on experience in a highly professional environment. Interns are immersed in the culture of excellence, working closely with experienced professionals while engaging in real-world legal challenges.

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McDermott Will & Emery is committed to the professional development of its team members. The firm offers unmatched training, development programs, and leadership workshops to ensure career trajectories are not only met but exceeded. Employees are encouraged to leverage these opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

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The firm holds a strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. McDermott Will & Emery believes in empowering all employees through diversity training that enriches the professional environment and fosters a deeper understanding and respect among colleagues.

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McDermott Will & Emery prides itself on offering competitive benefits that reflect the firm’s appreciation for its team members. Benefits are designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of all employees and their families. The firm's culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and collaboration, making it a prime environment for professional fulfillment.

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Networking within McDermott Will & Emery is supported through various events, seminars, and collaborative projects that encourage connections and foster innovative thinking. Employees are encouraged to build networks that can support personal and professional growth.

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