Marketing Associate

Position purpose:We are excited to welcome our newest member to the team, someone who is the ultimate taskmasterand will help manage the creative aspects of our business. This role will serve as the right-hand to thefirm’s partners, managing the workflow of our marketing communications-focused projects. The firmhas recently invested in a new project management tools and creative resources to improve andstreamline the production and tracking of marketing materials for our clients. This role will have a frontrow seat to what it takes to produce high quality, effective marketing materials and solutions from dayone on the job. You will get to know and manage vendors, interact with clients by taking notes duringmonthly account meetings, triaging incoming projects, overseeing and proofing edits from creativeresources and tracking / communicating pending deadlines.This role will aid in the overall efficiency and positive atmosphere at the firm by acting as the leadorganizer of the firm clients’ marketing communications projects. This role involves effective email andtask list management, proactive communication and solid gumption. Because this role is client facing attimes, we require someone who is not only professional but also comfortable working with experiencedprofessionals in a variety of industries. We are best known for being highly responsive and maintaining awhite-glove approach for our clientele.Key functions:● Act as the point of lead coordinator on the firms’ marketing communications projects, fromdevelopment of a new website to putting out a press release● Research and draft content for client social media feeds, mainly LinkedIn● Develop e-mail campaign content calendars; draft and publish-related graphics, maintainmailing list● Produce basic analytics reports for monthly social media meetings and email campaigns● Manage engagement and ad placement for a handful of social media clients (LinkedIn only)● Execute minor and coordinate major updates to client’s websites and related content● Update and develop PowerPoint templates and/or infographicsWork closely with the firm’s contractors to efficiently and seamlessly execute on neededsolutions● Develop and maintain external vendors, such as printers, and research new resources whenneeded● Process optimization: Maintain standard operating procedures for the firm; identifyopportunities to improve internal processes and streamline workflows wherever neededRequirements:● Ability to work full time, Monday thru Friday, during normal business hours (8:30-5:30 pm)● Two (2) years’ experience in a marketing communications role (including internships)● Experience in a professional services firm is preferred; interest in business-to-businesscommunications, especially energy and/or financial services is valuable● Excellent experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Dropbox, Google Suite and Canva● Natural gift for getting things done and crossing tasks off a list; references that can tout yourability to execute are required● Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a polished, professional demeanor● Skilled in Google Workspace (Google Sheets specifically)● Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and anticipate the needs of the team● Experience in Adobe Suite is preferred● Experience with digital ad purchasing is preferred● Experience drafting and/or executing SEO plans is preferredKey Attributes:● Detail-oriented, e.g., proofreads messages before hitting send● Proactive, resourceful, and a strong problem solver● Asks good questions and anticipates questions from teammates. Example scenario: “For thenew press release you mentioned, would it help if I researched the last one of this type and tooka stab at a first draft”● Enjoys providing good customer service, enjoys hospitality and/or taking care of others● Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of our clientsEducation:● 4-year college degree, requiredSupervision: No direct reports; supervise interns; project manage contractors / vendors on marcommrelated projectsReports to: Jennifer Petree & Whitney Russell