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Marketing Communications Specialist II

Ampcus, Inc, Merrifield, VA, United States


Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title Marketing Communications Specialist II.

Location Merrifield, VA.

Basic Purpose

To create and produce concepts and copy for product marketing, advertising, direct response and marketing communication products and campaigns to support and market the Client brand.

Contribute to marketing plans, campaigns and strategies, championing them throughout marketing and with external partners; assist team with implementation.

Perform more complex creative copy/editing and sensitive messaging for various promotion mediums using in-depth knowledge of marketing skills and brand guidelines with minimal supervision.

Acts as Point of Contact for highly visible and sensitive/crisis communication messaging. Provides assistance/training to lower level team members.

Responsibilities

Create conceptual approaches and copy solutions to promote Client products and services to increase member engagement, branding recognition and market penetration goals - Advanced

Collaborate with business clients and marketing staff to understand and accurately translate marketing communications into clear, cohesive, concise and effective communications piece(s) for campaigns and various media - Assist in leading

Provide consultative editorial/development services to clients to ensure appropriate copy solutions are used, content accuracy, and grammar consistency in style and image - Assist in leading

Provide creative solutions for marketing campaigns, product launches and other initiatives - Advanced

Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the product owner's products, goals and business objectives - Assist in leading

Keep current with industry standards, competitors' practices, regulatory and copyright considerations and remain up to date on market trends and communications best practices to enhance creativity of product marketing communications

Analyze quality of work through review of marketing summaries/metrics to determine if copy materials/methodologies were effective, produced the desired results, or need to be changed - Advanced Analysis

Make presentations to stakeholders and management on marketing campaign initiatives, outlining objectives, action plans, and results - Assist in leading

Provide input and/or make recommendations for Corporate Marketing Plan modifications due to market environment changes or requirements - Considerable Impact

Participate, facilitate and/or implement marketing initiatives across all channels, by conceptualizing and translating information into understandable copy and content - Assist in leading

Contribute to the development of web content marketing strategy to include links within web sites, emails and other digital channels - Assist in leading

Monitor, submit update and/or audit product information on sites to ensure information accuracy, compliance with corporate marketing plan, regulatory requirements and Client standards - Considerable Impact

Ensure communications content allows for latest SEM (Search Engine Marketing) and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) capabilities to support market penetration and align with marketing strategic initiatives - Considerable Impact

Implement industry best practices for readability, compliance with ADA standards and success metrics - Assist in leading

Tailor all communications by channel and according to strategy - Assist in leading

Champion the Client brand; create, contribute, implement, update brand style guides, messaging documents and preparedness communications - Considerable latitude

Ensure communications and brand tone and voice are appropriate for all member‑facing communications - Considerable Impact

Educate internal stakeholders and outside vendors on brand standards - Assist in leading

Review projects/vendor performance to ensure schedules/deadlines are met, quality is high, and brand standards are met - Assist in leading

Initiate creation of messaging documents and brand guides and communicates to management; work to align communication throughout credit union - Assist in leading

Provide support in the management of marketing editorial calendar - Assist in leading

Manage vendor relationships, including budget analysis and planning - Assist in leading

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Advanced knowledge of marketing, advertising, direct response, and corporate communications principles

Experience in copywriting, communications, editing, and proofreading

Advanced knowledge of marketing, advertising, direct response and corporate communications principles and communications production processes

Experience creating conceptual approaches and copy solutions for marketing communications in media to include SEM/SEO methodologies, with minimal editorial supervision

Advanced research, analytical, and concept organization skills

Ability to articulate findings in oral/written presentations of creative work to various audiences

Experience managing/leading multiple projects, resolving conflicting requests, meeting changing requirements/priorities and accomplish marketing goals

Advanced organizational, time management and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in order to achieve project goals

Advanced relationship management skills to gain confidence/cooperation of various levels of staff/management, vendors and clients and obtain consensus

Experience with word processing and editorial applications software

Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements

Advanced knowledge of all marketing communication production processes

Advanced knowledge of financial services industry and products

Experience working in a demanding creative environment similar to an advertising agency

Bank Secrecy Section (BSA)

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Client policies and procedures, regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

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