Advertising Communications Assistant Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Research, conceptualize, write, and edit substantive content in brand voice for print collateral, marketing emails, radio commercials, website copy, and other projects.
• Oversee the daily creation and review process for all marketing email projects, including build, visual asset selection, circulation for feedback, and final signoff to meet deadlines.
• Hire, train, and supervise Copywriter/Coordinator(s), Intern(s), and Freelancers/Contractors on various projects and processes.
• Directly engage in creative strategy development for advertising communication efforts.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, programming, and web staff on content creation and management.
• Assist Advertising Design team in editing and closing advertisements routing for review.
• Manage and maintain editorial content on the website and other digital platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in advertising, journalism, communications, English, or related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in copywriting, editing, and proofing own work and others'.
• Samples demonstrating creativity, experience, and passion for the written word.
• Ability to strategize and develop compelling, clear, and concise messaging.
• High level of detail, organization, and self-initiative.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and re-prioritize as needed.
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software in a PC environment.
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, style, and spelling with consistency and flow.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Understanding of basic graphic and video manipulation, and how text and images work together.
• Willingness to work onsite and be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.

Nice to Have

• Experience with content management systems.
• Understanding of basic graphic and video manipulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, journalism, communications, English, or related field
• Minimum of two years of professional copywriting, editing, and proofing experience

Benefits & Perks

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Retirement plan with organization matching
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for parking and SmartBenefits
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options
• Paid FMLA
• Salary range of $52,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience