Marketing Assistant

Marketing Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Marketing Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Richmond, Virginia. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both communications and graphic design projects, supporting the creation and delivery of impactful marketing materials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring fresh ideas to enhance brand presence and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop engaging written content for social media platforms and craft well-crafted press releases.
• Create visually appealing graphic designs for flyers, social media posts, e-newsletters, and other marketing materials.
• Build and refine brand identities from scratch or enhance existing branding using established fonts, colors, and iconography.
• Edit and update website content using WordPress to ensure accuracy and alignment with branding.
• Produce short, dynamic video clips for social media reels, with a focus on quick turnaround times.
• Collaborate on marketing strategies and contribute creative ideas to improve future campaigns and events.
• Prepare and finalize materials for upcoming competitions and events, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ensure all marketing content is precise, checking for spelling, grammar, and functionality of links.
• Create and refine graphics and branding materials based on initial concepts or drafts.
• Manage email campaigns and direct marketing activities to engage target audiences effectively.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or graphic design.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop.
• Strong writing skills with experience in creating social media content and press releases.
• Familiarity with website content editing platforms like WordPress.
• Ability to produce short-form video content for social media platforms.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and grammar skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in handling marketing campaigns, events, and brand development.