Advertising Communications Assistant Manager

The Kennedy Center • Washington, DC

8d • $52,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a savvy copywriter and wordsmith, this role works closely with the Advertising Communications Manager to conceptualize, write, circulate, edit, publish, and maintain editorial content for a wide variety of print, digital, and broadcast projects. This role also oversees daily marketing email projects and processes and supervises Copywriter/Coordinator(s), Advertising Communications Intern(s), and/or Advertising Communications Freelancers/Contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in advertising, journalism, communications, English, or related field – with at least two years of professional experience in copywriting, editing, and proofing others’ work as well as their own.
• Candidates must provide samples that demonstrate creativity, experience, and a passion for the written word.
• A proven creative thinker, able to strategize and develop compelling, clear, and concise messaging to reach targeted markets effectively and incite them to action.
• High level of detail, organization, and self-initiative with an ability to handle multiple assignments under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Ability to shift between performance genes and projects quickly and efficiently, and re-prioritize as marketing needs change and materialize.
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software in a PC environment.
• A rock-solid knowledge of grammar, style, and spelling with an eagle eye for consistency and flow.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• An understanding of basic graphic and video manipulation, and how text and images work together to create powerful messages.
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Candidate must be willing to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Research, conceptualize, write, and edit substantive content in brand voice for print collateral ranging from subscription brochures and direct mail to institutional publications; marketing e-mails; radio commercials; web site copy; and other projects as required.
• Oversee the daily creation and review process for all marketing email projects that fall within their genre assignments (either developed by themselves, interns, and/or freelancers/contractors)—from build, visual asset selection/manipulation, and circulating for staff/stakeholder feedback to final file preparation and signoff—in order to meet continuous, demanding deadlines.
• Hire, train, and supervise the Copywriter/Coordinator(s), Advertising Communications Interns, and/or Advertising Communications Freelancers/Contractors on various projects and processes.
• Directly engage in creative strategy development for advertising communication efforts.
• Proactively seek out information and collaborate with marketing, design, programming, and web staff on content creation and management.
• Assist Advertising Design team in editing/closing advertisements that are routing for review.
• Manage and maintain editorial content on the web site and other digital entities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees