Journalism Fellow, Communications & Public Engagement

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE • Washington, DC

4d • $52,500 - $54,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Associate to support the organization’s marketing activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This entry-level position will help build the Partnership’s brand and raise awareness about its key organizational priorities and programs through a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role will be responsible for drafting a wide array of digital content, including emails, social and web, supporting marketing and social media campaigns, helping to increase audience growth and engagement and generate leads, and leading the reporting of digital media analytics and marketing ROI.

The Marketing Associate works as part of an interdisciplinary communications and public engagement team of marketing, graphic design, social media, editorial, researchers, media, and programs and events staff, and as a result should be able to collaborate with others, contribute ideas and work effectively in a matrixed setting.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communications skills with experience crafting and delivering external messaging via multiple channels.
• Solid understanding of traditional and digital marketing principles.
• Strong proofreading skills, eye for detail and concern for quality.
• Preference for making quick, effective and data-driven decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a customer focus and ability to manage different personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a nonpartisan environment.
• Strongly motivated by the mission of the Partnership for Public Service and the Partnership’s values.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field, or equivalent professional work and/or military experience.
• 1-2 years of experience. which may include internships, working in marketing, strategic communications, public relations or an equivalent field.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with email marketing and social media management systems and knowledge of AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Write clear and compelling cross-channel copy that is engaging and relevant. Draft key marketing and outreach material.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to carry out the Partnership’s blog strategy, including creating innovative blog series driving content production from internal and external authors, providing vision and guidance for blog topics, editing processes, publishing responsibilities and promotion strategies.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to draft and distribute engaging marketing emails that promote the Partnership’s leadership development programs, internship and fellowship programs, research reports, policy work, events and other initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of the Partnership’s weekly e-newsletter including drafting concise and timely headers, ensuring that the content is error free and follows the Partnership’s style guide.
• Draft content for marketing tools including website pop-up ads, landing pages and Partnership’s Google Ads campaigns.
• Research SEO and Google Ad keywords to inform ad copy and target new audiences.
• Lead small-scale marketing/communications plans, as directed, and support the implementation of large-scale marketing/communications plans.
• Monitor and analyze campaign results across all channels to understand the effectiveness of strategies and tactics for improving marketing campaigns.
• Use Google Analytics, SEMRush, HubSpot, Sprout Social and other tools to make insightful marketing decisions and recommendations for new initiatives.
• Work closely with the Senior Digital Communications Manager to develop, write, edit and schedule daily posts for various social platforms.
• Monitor comments, direct messages and mentions. Respond to inquiries, resolve issues and foster community interaction.
• Assist in developing social media strategies, plan content calendars and identify opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Support in social video planning and production for various social platforms.
• Track key metrics (followers, engagement, traffic) and report on performance to management, using data to inform decisions.
• Other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
• opportunities for training and development
• commuter benefits
• 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
• use of an on-site exercise facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees