Marketing Associate

Location: Arlington, VA 22203 (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

Citizenship:US Citizenship is required.

Tek Stream is working with a client to identify a creative and motivated, early-career Marketing Associate to join a growing federal contractor in San Diego.

• Play a key part in supporting the implementation of the newly refreshed brand, developing creative content and updating marketing materials such as promotional papers, advertisements, and social media posts.
• Lead marketing projects and enhance brand presence across digital and traditional channels.
• Contribute to the execution of campaigns that align with our client’s brand strategy and business objectives.
• Manage social media platforms by scheduling posts, tracking engagement, and refining content strategy.
• Assist in website content updates and digital branding initiatives.
• Lead conference and event planning, including logistics coordination, material preparation, and on-site or virtual support.
• Drive internal messaging efforts, such as leadership communications, employee spotlights, and company-wide updates.
• Develop and manage internal communications to improve team engagement, transparency, and organizational communication.
• Create and refine internal templates to align with our client’s brand guidelines, ensuring professional and cohesive visual communication.
• Conduct research to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing campaigns.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing activities, making recommendations for improvement.
• Own content updates and maintenance for SharePoint, ensuring employees have easy access to announcements, and resources.
• Manage swag procurement, vendor relationships, inventory, and fulfillment to ensure high-quality branded merchandise for employees, partners, and events, including new hires, company initiatives, and employee recognition programs.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, branding, content creation, and/or internal communications in a B2B environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and creativity.
• Strong experience in both Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint) and SharePoint for content management.
• Experience with social media (e.g., Linked In) and website content updates.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Prior experience in event planning and logistics coordination a plus
• Ability to analyze marketing performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Hybrid position with 3 days per week in Arlington, VA.