Mktg & Comm Specialist 1

First professional-level position, with broader responsibilities in one or more related areas: marketing, communications, event coordination, branding, and proposal support. Understands the strategy/vision of the assigned work group. Works under limited supervision. Requires broader working knowledge of business practices and procedures in order to perform non-repetitive, analytical work of a moderately complex nature. Position uses a narrow application of principles, theories, concepts and draws on previous experience to determine a course of action. Participates in planning and scheduling to establish deadlines and ensures the timely completion of several independent tasks and short-term projects. Multiple tasks/projects are assigned and reviewed generally only upon completion. Tasks are more tactical in nature.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following (Professional responsibilities may cross functions as needed):

Branding

• Applies standard brand guidelines, and proactively identifies errors and inconsistencies in brand application beyond the current task at hand.

Communications

• Reviews documents to establish that company standards contained in the Communications Manual are met.

• Review and edits written copy, articles, web content, marketing collateral, internal/external publications, news releases, social media and video copy for content accuracy, style, grammar, spelling, and syntax punctuation.

Conducts assigned research and authenticity verification.

• Works with internal and external sources to develop copy content.

• Consults with team leaders and/or management to develop schedules, milestones, and priorities.

• Supports the content and messaging development of internal and externally focused marketing collateral.

Proposals

• Participates in planning, researching and preparing content for a variety of pursuit applications including project experience sheets, biodata sheets, statements of qualifications, proposals and other pursuit-related collateral.

• Coordinates with internal sources to develop pursuit content.

• Interfaces routinely with multiple inter-divisional personnel and support groups.

Event Coordinating

Assists with the planning of major company meetings, conferences, trade show activities and events.

• Coordinates with internal users to collect information necessary for planning requirements, materials and services needed for meetings, trade shows, exhibits and events.

• Reviews space requirements and recommends placement.

• Assists in coordination and installation of specialized equipment and facilities, travel and shipping arrangements, and catering.

Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or a related field; or equivalent experience Experience: 2+ years related experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Organizes and schedules group tasks.

Intermediate written and verbal communication skills

Basic problem solving and organization skills

Intermediate knowledge of marketing/ branding/ communications concepts

Intermediate multi tasking skills and attention to detail

Intermediate interpersonal and networking skills

Basic research and analysis skills

Communications

Intermediate editorial skills

Working knowledge of company editorial standards/practices

Marketing

Working knowledge of marketing and advertising media including print, audio, internet, video etc.

Working knowledge of marketing practice and procedures

Proposals

Requires working knowledge of company services, marketing strategies and company business lines

Event Coordinating

Requires working knowledge of business practice and procedures, including knowledge of trade show activities

Normal office environment

Keyboarding, sitting