Marketing Communications Consultant

Job Overview
The Marketing & Communications Consultant will support the team by developing and executing comprehensive marketing, content, public relations, and creative design strategies. This role is critical to enhancing public image, business engagement, and promotional efforts through compelling storytelling, strategic messaging, and visually engaging content across digital and print platforms.

Duties

• Develop engaging and informative content for the website, email newsletters, marketing campaigns, and other communication platforms.
• Write and edit original content including business feature stories, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Produce high-quality copy for reports, advertisements, banners, and other outreach tools.
• Conduct an annual review and update of the marketing plan and website content strategy.
• Design and write content for e-news blasts to boost engagement and awareness.
• Assess existing marketing materials and provide strategic recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in planning and executing marketing videos and digital media series to support promotional campaigns.
• Create eye-catching graphics and layouts for digital and print materials, including ads, banners, social media posts, brochures, and more.
• Ensure all materials are on-brand and effectively communicate key messages.
• Draft, proofread, and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and impact.
• Support crisis communication efforts with clear and strategic messaging when necessary.
• Enhance the public reputation through well-crafted press releases and coordinated media outreach.

Requirements

• Proven experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to tailor content for various audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Knowledge of public relations best practices and media engagement strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with economic development or public sector marketing is a plus.

Join us in shaping impactful communication strategies that drive engagement and foster meaningful connections with our audience!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Yorktown, VA 23690 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yorktown, VA 23690: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yorktown, VA 23690

Salary : $25 - $30