Job Summary:

The Marketing Communications Specialist will promote the companys products and services to existing and prospective customers through strategic use of graphics, logos, and other promotional products.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with sales or marketing representatives to fully understand product and communication needs.
• Gathers the materials necessary to understand the project and competition in the area such as literature or previous marketing campaigns; analyzes these materials to determine the most effective communications technique.
• Based on assessment, drafts and proposes communications campaigns, which may include social and online media, print media, direct mail, and other multimedia.
• Presents design ideas and recommendations to marketing manager, committee, or sales team.
• Creates and coordinates multimedia packages.
• Composes draft speeches for senior management and assists with finalizing speeches.
• Schedules and develops filming scripts and production.
• Evaluates success of campaigns when completed.
• Attends trade shows and community fairs and staffs the company booth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• Three to five years of related experience writing and editing projects; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.