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Marketing Specialist

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
May 9, 2019

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Marketing and Public Relations, Sales
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Description

Marketing Specialist

The Washington Post Live

The marketing specialist will be responsible for implementing marketing campaigns for all Washington Post Live events and managing creative collateral pertaining to an event, including sponsor fulfillment. This is a unique role that not only manages overall event marketing workflow, deadlines and delivery but also works with high-profile clients to manage sponsor logistics and build out sponsor-specific event content. Demanding a strong mix of marketing, communication, business, organizational and collaboration skills, this position will work closely with a variety of departments including news producers, sales, event logistics and graphic designers. You would be joining a fast-paced, highly collaborative and creative team that produces approximately 50 news events a year.

Job responsibilities:
  • Manage the full life-cycle of the creative marketing process for Washington Post Live events
  • Working in conjunction with another Marketing Specialist, develop marketing campaigns and social media strategies to promote Washington Post Live events
  • Leverage campaign performance data and industry insights to create strategic marketing recommendations
  • Develop event promotional timelines and ensure deadlines are met
  • Oversee Washington Post Live sponsor deliverables and benefits post-sale
  • Work closely with clients to create best practices and develop engaging event sponsor content, when applicable


Qualifications:
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns and paid social media campaigns
  • The ability to work collaboratively, prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional skills in time management, organization, teamwork and client and customer services
  • Strong writing, copy editing and research ability
  • Advanced skill level of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong media, marketing, agency, client management or project management background (3+ years)
  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
 Washington
DC
20036
US
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