Terrestris LLC is hiring: Marketing & Advertising Specialist in Watervliet

New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing & Advertising Specialist to support the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The selected candidate will provide strategic marketing guidance and execute integrated advertising campaigns designed to generate qualified recruiting leads, increase enlistments, and support retention initiatives across the state. This role requires expertise in digital marketing, social media strategy, market analysis, and multimedia content development, along with the ability to translate senior leadership objectives into measurable, return-on-investment (ROI) driven marketing campaigns. I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective. So, what will the Marketing & Advertising Specialist at Terrestris do? The Marketing & Advertising Specialist will support the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRBN) by developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives designed to increase enlistments, reduce attrition, and strengthen retention efforts across the state. The specialist will translate senior leadership objectives into measurable, return-on-investment (ROI) driven marketing campaigns, leveraging digital media, social media engagement, and traditional advertising channels. This role requires expertise in marketing strategy, digital communications, analytics, and content development, along with the ability to collaborate with military leadership, public affairs personnel, and external marketing partners. What does a typical day look like for the Marketing & Advertising Specialist? You will: Provideexpert guidance on direct advertising and marketing with the goal ofgenerating leads, reducing attrition, and increasing retention in theNYARNG. Translatethe ideas of senior Army leadership into Return On Investment (ROI) drivenintegrated marketing campaigns. Developan annual marketing plan that can be broken down into monthly marketinginitiatives. Overseedevelopment of cohesive marketing strategies for the NYARNG Recruiting andRetention Battalion (RRBN) Analyzemarket segments to determine the best placement for resources in order toachieve a strong return on investment. Analyzemarket potential for recruiting efforts; propose strategies to RRBNCommander to achieve the greatest number of leads/enlistments; overseeimplementation of those strategies through market research, advertising,and promotion programs. Create,implement, and analyze digital advertisements and a Social Media MarketingStrategy with the directed efforts toward the achievement ofcommand-directed and Social Media Marketing specific goals. developand update quarterly, formal written strategies that exploit currenttrends and insights from market research to most efficiently andeffectively utilize NYARNG RRBN resources. Usesocial media analytics to track peak viewer times across multipleplatforms to ensure the most effective content delivery. Include platformmetrics: views, reach, impressions, followers, likes’, reactions,responses, and shares. Developimagery and multimedia content that promotes upcoming, recent, andhistorical NYARNG events, Service Member highlights, and promotion ofNYARNG units. All content must present a message that supports recruiting,such as member benefits, upcoming NYARNG events, and promotion of theNYARNG in general. Monitorand maintain Social Media communications by responding to, or engaging inopen forum communication. Deleting, flagging, or hiding posts that aredistasteful, violate user agreements, or are generally offensive. Alwaysmaintaining and broadcasting a positive and professional image of theNYARNG whether in private or public communication on behalf of the NYARNG. Developa media plan (including print, digital, and out-of-home media) and, ifapplicable, facilitate a Noncommercial Sustaining Announcement (NCSA)program to increase recruitment spots on radio and television stations. Attendconferences, workshops, and seminars that clarify NGB marketing guidanceand support professional development requirements to enhance advertisingand promotional efforts within the state. What qualifications do you look for? You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have: Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or a related field. 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing, data analysis, or market research. Must possess a driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle in the state of New York. Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop. Expert-level experience in graphic design to develop and design market collateral, oversee photoshoots, and repurpose national-level assets to create billboards, flyers, banners, state and local brochures, posters, table-top displays, and audio and visual materials. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, to design digital advertising that conforms to the requirements of digital advertising vendors, such as color profiles, size dimensions, file formats, and vector or raster graphics. Experience with Unbounce, Buffer, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Zapier (experience with equivalent platforms also accepted). Understanding of marketing principles, including campaign management, audience segmentation, and digital marketing channels. Experience with analytics and data tools such as Excel, SQL, Google Analytics, Tableau, or Power BI. Ability to conduct market research, collect consumer insights, and analyze industry trends. Strong written and verbal communication skills to present insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and attention to detail to convert data into actionable marketing strategies. Current or prior military service preferred but not required. What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer? We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr