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Chief Marketing Officer jobs are open across technology, consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and media, from mid-level VP roles stepping up to the C-suite to seasoned executives, with specializations in brand strategy, demand generation, and product-led growth. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Serves as the university’s senior marketing and brand leader, providing strategic direction for institutional marketing, brand positioning and audience engagement.
- Develops and leads a team of professionals in the areas of marketing, digital marketing, social media, trademarks and licensing, advertising, marketing analytics and brand implementation.
- Oversees brand strategy and the execution of creative, integrated marketing programs that support student recruitment, retention, success, institutional affinity and brand awareness.
- Works closely with the Office of Admissions and other key university units to develop marketing strategies that support enrollment-related goals and measurable outcomes.
- Leads advertising and media buying strategy, including digital advertising, paid social, paid search, print, radio, television/video and other channels, with a focus on maximizing marketing investments.
- Oversees the development and implementation of marketing campaigns that are audience-focused, data-informed and aligned with university priorities.
- Uses market research, audience insights, campaign analytics and performance data to evaluate marketing effectiveness and guide future strategy.
- Oversees the university’s brand standards and works with colleges, departments and units to ensure marketing and communications materials are consistent with MSU’s visual identity, voice, messaging and institutional priorities.
- Ensures the MSU brand is developed, strengthened and protected across all channels, including advertising, digital platforms, social media, publications, merchandise and other public-facing materials.
- Supervises staff responsible for managing university trademarks, licensing agreements, royalty collection, licensee relationships and the development of retail products that build brand affinity.
- Works collaboratively with university partners, including legal counsel, athletics and trademarks/licensing staff, on issues involving MSU’s marks, licensing, brand use and Name, Image and Likeness matters.
- Works closely with University Communications teams in Visual Media, News, Creative Services, and Web and Digital Communications to ensure coordinated, high-quality and effective integrated communications.
- Oversees social media strategy and digital marketing strategy in coordination with staff responsible for implementation and analytics.
- Provides leadership for marketing services delivered through University Communications’ shared services model, including setting priorities, strengthening workflows and ensuring that services meet the needs of university clients.
- Mentors, coaches and develops marketing team members, fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability and alignment with institutional goals.
- Develops and manages marketing budgets and resources within University Communications to ensure effectiveness, accountability and strategic impact.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, brand management, advertising, communications, digital marketing, licensing or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the competencies required to succeed in this position.
- Significant supervisory experience in marketing, communications or a related field.
- Experience leading a team of marketing professionals with a range of specializations.
- Experience developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies that strengthen brand awareness, institutional reputation or audience engagement.
- Experience managing large-scale projects, campaigns, budgets and vendor relationships.
- Experience using data, analytics or market research to inform marketing strategy and evaluate results.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas, strategies and recommendations effectively to senior leaders and campus partners.
- Experience working in marketing within higher education.
- Experience working in a land-grant university, public university, public agency or similarly complex, mission-driven organization.
- Familiarity with collegiate trademarks, licensing, brand standards, retail partnerships or athletics-related brand considerations.
- Experience supporting enrollment, student success, advancement, alumni engagement or other institutional priorities through marketing strategy.
- Experience leading marketing work within a centralized or shared services communications model.
- Be an experienced marketing and brand leader who can develop and implement integrated marketing strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
- Understand modern marketing principles, including brand positioning, audience segmentation, content strategy, digital marketing, advertising, analytics and campaign measurement.
- Understand the role of marketing in advancing student recruitment, retention, student success and institutional reputation.
- Demonstrate the ability to build awareness and affinity among diverse audiences, including prospective students, families, alumni, employees, partners, retailers, licensees and Montana communities.
- Be able to create cohesive, impactful campaigns that drive measurable results.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in brand stewardship, including the ability to help university partners achieve their goals while maintaining consistency with MSU’s brand standards and institutional expectations.
- Have the ability to lead and manage diverse teams of professionals, fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability and alignment with institutional goals.
- Be skilled in budget management, resource allocation and vendor oversight to maximize impact and efficiency.
- Be comfortable working in a complex university environment where success requires collaboration, service orientation, diplomacy and follow-through.
- Demonstrate commitment to MSU’s land-grant mission, including the university’s service to Montana students, families, communities and economic sectors.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief marketing officer jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive marketing leadership experience including a director or VP role
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale demand generation programs across multiple channels
- Proficiency with marketing automation platforms such as Marketo, HubSpot, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Experience owning or co-owning revenue targets in partnership with a sales organization
- Strong command of marketing analytics, attribution modeling, and data-driven decision making
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field, with an MBA frequently preferred
Tips for Your Chief Marketing Officer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the company stage
A board deck that worked at a Series B startup reads differently to a Fortune 500 search committee. Match your case studies to the company's growth stage, early-stage roles want scrappy channel experiments, enterprise roles want cross-functional alignment and brand governance examples.
Search by reporting structure not just title
CMO roles vary wildly depending on whether you report to the CEO, CFO, or COO. Filter openings by company size and funding stage to predict the actual scope before applying, since the same title can mean a team of three or a department of two hundred.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief marketing officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a point of view on the category
CMO interviews almost always include an unprompted question about the competitive landscape or a 30-60-90 day plan. Walk in with a clear, defensible perspective on where the company's category is heading and what that means for brand and demand strategy.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before finalizing an offer, confirm budget authority, headcount sign-off, and whether you own revenue targets or share them with sales. CMOs who skip this step often inherit a role with accountability but no real control over the levers that drive outcomes.
Chief Marketing Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief marketing officers?
The companies hiring the most chief marketing officers right now include William & Mary, Vibra Healthcare, and BHC, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in technology, consumer brands, and healthcare services companies undergoing growth or transformation.
How many chief marketing officer jobs are remote?
About 73% of chief marketing officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the senior-level flexibility many companies now offer for executive roles. Demand generation, content strategy, and performance marketing functions within the CMO scope tend to be the most remote-friendly, while brand and communications work tied to in-person culture often requires more on-site presence.
How do you become a chief marketing officer?
Most chief marketing officers reach the role by building deep expertise in one or two marketing disciplines, then expanding into general management by owning a P&L or leading cross-functional teams. You'll typically move through senior manager, director, and VP roles before stepping into the C-suite. Consistent track of revenue outcomes, executive presence, and the ability to align marketing with company-wide business goals are the qualities that tend to accelerate the path.
Can you get hired as a chief marketing officer without prior C-suite experience?
Yes, particularly at early-stage startups and growth-stage companies that promote their first CMO from a VP of Marketing role. The most important signal is whether you've owned measurable business outcomes, not just managed campaigns. Building a portfolio that shows you hired and developed a team, set strategy independently, and reported results directly to a CEO or board will carry more weight than a prior title.
What does the chief marketing officer interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy, peer interviews with the CRO and CPO, a presentation or case study to the executive team, and a final conversation with the CEO or board. Most companies ask you to walk through a specific campaign or growth initiative you led end to end, so prepare a detailed example with clear before-and-after metrics.
Where can I find and apply to chief marketing officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief marketing officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to third-party sites.
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