Position Opening: Marketing Assistant

My firm has an opening for a relatively entry-level Marketing Assistant position.  Details below or here.


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Job Description
Our firm is seeking one full-time Marketing Assistant who will support the efforts of the Marketing and Business Development Department in the following ways:

• Assist Director of Business Development with proposals
• Responsible for generating and updating content of company’s website using WordPress
• Assist with the production and update of marketing materials (both print and online, including but not limited to articles, presentations, press releases, monthly newsletter)
• Compile and compose email marketing campaigns via Constant Contact
• Assist with monitoring and growing ESI’s traditional media and social media presence
• Work with Director of Business Development on projects dealing with business communications, success stories, media relations
• Help coordinate our network of Senior Advisors
• Inform Principals and staff of relevant market intel on a regular basis
• Track and monitor calendar of events of partner organizations and clients
• Present market trends and new online business opportunities
• Draft and edit presentations, advertisements, and visuals related to business opportunities
• Maintain department filing and tracking systems
• Assist with other ongoing tasks as needed

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Marketing or Communications or other appropriate field
• Problem solving skills, proactive attitude and advanced research skills
• Self-starter, internally motivated
• 1 or 2 years of experience in the field or in related area preferred but not required
• Excellent writing and strong copywriting skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills – ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge in database systems, website formatting and/or coding (basic HTML skills), and social media tools (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Some experience and/or knowledge of Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop

Benefits of Employment

• A project-based and team-oriented work culture
• An active role in the marketing activities of a small business
• Opportunity for advancement within the firm
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to the important economic issues faced by the Greater Philadelphia area
• The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the Marketing/Business Development Department
• Strong organizational connection to the Greater Philadelphia business community, Pennsylvania local governments, and the local universities and colleges

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com