Now Hiring! Marketing Manager.

Schedule:  Monday through Friday/Hybrid.  

Salary: $80k-$90k.

Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Who We Are?   www.dronenerds.com

Summary:

Drone Nerds is one of North America’s leading providers of enterprise and consumer drone solutions. We empower industries such as public safety, agriculture, inspection, and creative media with cutting-edge drone technology, training, and events that drive innovation.

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager, Content & Events who thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution. This role is ideal for someone who loves bringing marketing plans to life, managing high-impact events, and creating content that engages and converts.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative, & innovative team - enjoy work each day.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Professional development opportunities and access to industry certifications.
• A full suite of traditional benefits (Health, Vision, Dental).
• PTO (Paid Time-off).
• 401(k).
• Employee discounts on drone products and accessories.

Position Overview

• The Marketing Manager, Content & Events will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that drive attendance, engagement, and revenue for Drone Nerds’ signature events—particularly the ElevateUAV Summit—as well as educational webinars and content initiatives.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, excellent project management abilities, and a passion for storytelling. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to create campaigns that inspire, inform, and deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Event Marketing & Strategy

• Develop and implement end-to-end marketing plans for Drone Nerds events, including the ElevateUAV Summit and other key activations.
• Define and segment target audiences to maximize attendance and revenue.
• Build integrated channel strategies—email, paid media, social, partnerships, and PR—to drive registrations and awareness.
• Create pre-, during-, and post-event engagement plans that strengthen brand presence and community impact.

Content Marketing

• Craft compelling content that supports event and brand objectives, including email campaigns, video storyboards, landing pages, and promotional copy.
• Collaborate with creative and digital teams to bring campaigns to life across multiple platforms.
• Ensure consistent messaging, tone, and brand alignment across all touchpoints.

Performance & Optimization

• Develop clear KPIs and dashboards to measure marketing performance and ROI.
• Manage event and campaign budgets, allocating resources effectively across initiatives.
• Analyze results, identify trends, and recommend data-driven adjustments to improve outcomes.

Strategic Leadership

• Balance creative and analytical approaches to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Identify new opportunities or “strategic bets” to differentiate Drone Nerds’ marketing approach.
• Share lessons learned and best practices to continuously evolve event and content marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or related field (MBA or equivalent experience preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in event marketing, content marketing, or integrated marketing roles.
• Proven track record managing multi-channel campaigns and driving measurable results.
• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
• Experience with marketing tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRM and automation platforms.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the drone, tech, or B2B event industry is a plus.

What We Value

• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
• Original ideas grounded in clarity and results.
• Collaboration and clear communication across teams.
• A passion for innovation and emerging technologies.

Assignment Overview (for Candidates)

• As part of the hiring process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief marketing assignment designed to showcase:
• Strategic planning and prioritization
• Creative content development
• Event marketing strategy and measurement
• This assignment provides a realistic preview of the projects and challenges you’ll face in this role.

Join Drone Nerds

If you’re excited to shape the future of drone innovation and create marketing experiences that connect and inspire, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team of forward-thinking innovators.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.