The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is now hiring a marketing assistant. See specific duties and qualifications for the job below —
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the trafficking of department projects, including scheduling marketing requests, collaborating across departments to obtain necessary information and ensuring projects are completed on time under guidance of Associate VP of Marketing.
- Maintain frequent communication with Associate VP of Marketing and project managers to provide project updates.
- Attend program and project planning meetings and schedule Marketing needs accordingly.
- Coordinate with Digital Communications Coordinator to implement social media strategy and schedule messaging across multiple social media channels.
- Assist in posting and updating content on Chamber website.
- Develop and maintain calendar for email communication with Chamber membership.
- Write content for Chamber website, electronic newsletters, publications and social media channels.
- Assist in public relations efforts, including drafting press releases and distributing to appropriate media channels, updating and maintaining segmented media lists, and submitting Chamber programs and events to local media calendars.
- Track and share Chamber media mentions and provide quarterly report of coverage.
- Assist in ensuring all Chamber materials maintain brand consistency, meet quality expectations and accurate.
- Attend Chamber programs and events as needed to provide assistance and for increased knowledge and familiarity for utilization in ongoing projects.
- Support the Chamber’s goals, initiatives and brand commitments, working with appropriate staff members.
- Maintain understanding of each division’s goals and objectives, as it relates to project design and deliverables.
- Assist the Associate VP of Marketing as needed and handle other duties as assigned by Associate VP of Marketing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An Associate’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field, OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in similar role.
- Experience in social media and digital communication platforms.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience working with Adobe Create Suite preferred.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to work@charlestonchamber.org.