Communications & Campaign Specialist

sesengin • Reston, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications & Campaign Specialist supports the execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives across internal and external channels. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role helps ensure communications are timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with the company's strategic positioning, messaging framework, and brand standards. Serving as a central coordinator for communications and campaign execution, you will partner with executives, business development, product management, creative resources, external agencies, and corporate shared services to deliver high-quality marketing and communications initiatives. While the initial focus is on communications execution and campaign coordination, this position is intentionally designed to grow alongside the Marketing & Communications organization as new capabilities—including marketing automation, campaign management, digital marketing, analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and customer engagement—are introduced. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career marketing professional who is excited to build modern marketing capabilities while making a meaningful impact on the growth of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline
• Zero to three years of professional experience, including internships
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred
• Familiarity with WordPress or other content management systems preferred
• Experience managing LinkedIn and other social media platforms preferred
• Exposure to marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot or Marketo preferred
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar reporting tools preferred
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and content development preferred
• Experience using project management platforms such as Microsoft Planner, Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools preferred
• Interest in defense, aerospace, government, or technology markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with company priorities, including: Coordinating company newsletters, Drafting and publishing leadership announcements, Supporting employee communications initiatives, Managing intranet content, Coordinating digital signage content, Maintaining internal editorial calendars, Supporting corporate announcements, Providing communications support for company meetings, town halls, and events.
• Support external communications activities that strengthen the company's visibility, credibility, and reputation, including: Drafting and coordinating press releases, Maintaining media distribution lists, Coordinating executive announcements, Supporting award submissions, Assisting with speaking engagement communications, Maintaining external communications calendars, Coordinating public relations activities with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Coordinate the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the corporate website and digital communications channels, including: Publishing website updates, Coordinating blog content, Developing and maintaining landing pages, Applying SEO best practices, Performing website quality assurance, Coordinating with external website development partners, Monitoring website performance and analytics, Recommending opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate execution of the company's social media strategy across corporate channels, including: Developing editorial calendars, Creating and publishing content, Scheduling posts, Monitoring audience engagement, Supporting executive social media initiatives, Promoting campaigns and events, Tracking and reporting performance metrics.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple communications channels, including: Email marketing campaigns, Campaign scheduling and coordination, Landing page creation, Advertising coordination, Event promotion, Content distribution, Sales enablement communications, Campaign performance reporting.
• Support implementation and ongoing operation of marketing automation capabilities, including: Email workflows, Audience segmentation, Forms and landing pages, Lead nurturing campaigns, CRM integration support, Campaign analytics, Marketing database management.
• Monitor communications performance and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact across website analytics, campaign performance, email engagement, social media, public relations, and other marketing performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level