Marketing & Communications Specialist

The Marketing & Communications Specialist will be responsible for internal and external communications projects including newsletters, emails, and digital content creation & distribution. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic personality, be creative, experienced in managing a wide range of tasks, well organized, dependable, trustworthy, detail-oriented, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of supporting an office of diverse people. He/she must be able to function effectively in a variety of duties under minimal to no supervision.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, edit, design, and publish key marketing communications content (i.e., presentations, flyers, newsletters, white papers, press releases, etc.) with accuracy and consistency
• Oversee social media channels, driving online community growth and engagement, developing, and curating corporate content, maintaining social media profiles, track and measure key metrics, post engagement
• Maintain website, track and measure analytics including SEO, web traffic, and lead generation
• Write, edit, and generate story ideas and topic angles for corporate communications
• Research and apply for any qualifying industry specific awards
• Design digital and print marketing materials, adhering to brand standards
• Create, compose, and edit internal and external correspondences
• Condense and organize complex information into meaningful communications
• Log and maintain all collected materials within digital archive for archival or on-demand purposes
• Prepare materials as required in advance of meetings or events, to include monthly management meeting
• Occasionally assist with day-to-day office administration functions or events (i.e., conferences, holiday parties, etc.)
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary including those assigned by Direct Manager, COO, or owner

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferred in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or other related fields
• Requires at least 3+ years of related experience
• Microsoft 365 proficiency (Outlook, PowerPoint, EXCEL, Word) and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficiency with Canva
• Experience with Linked In Campaign Manager and basic video editing
• Strong creative writing skills and concept development
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work with several departments
• Solid verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills, dependable, proactive, work in collaborative environment & communicate within all levels of organization
• Manage multiple, simultaneous, time-sensitive projects with accuracy
• Self-starter that can drive initiatives from start to completion with little to no guidance
• Strong professionalism, sound business judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations
• Must be able to work in the Houston office
• Results-oriented with proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team