Marketing Associate

Noblis • Reston, VA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Noblis is seeking an experienced Marketing Associate to join our dynamic team in Reston, VA.
As our Marketing Associate, you'll shape our external brand presence across digital channels, social media, thought leadership, and strategic communications. Your mission? Turning complex science and technology into stories that inspire, inform, and connect. You'll grow our audience, amplify our experts, and create meaningful moments that position Noblis as a leader in mission-driven innovation. If you love crafting content that resonates, building engagement that matters, and watching your strategy turn into real results, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience OR Master's degree with 1 year of experience OR Associate degree with 6 years of experience OR High School diploma with 9 years of related experience.
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, or external communications.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Proven track record developing and executing successful social media and content marketing strategies with measurable results.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools, web analytics platforms (Google Analytics), and content management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government contracting, technology, or science-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices, paid digital advertising, and marketing automation platforms.
• Ability to support in-person events, activities, and initiatives, as needed.
• Active U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute organic social media strategy across LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube, and emerging social platforms to grow audience engagement and help position Noblis as an Science & Technology powerhouse.
• Lead thought leadership content development, identifying opportunities for executive visibility, bylined articles, speaking engagements, and expert commentary.
• Manage external digital presence including content strategy, SEO optimization, and user experience for noblis.org.
• Collaborate with media relations to amplify press coverage, secure earned media placements, and respond to reporter inquiries.
• Drive competitive intelligence efforts, monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities for brand differentiation.
• Support integrated marketing campaigns including the Noblis 30th Anniversary initiative with creative briefs, content development, and performance tracking.
• Partner with Internal Communications, Creative Services, and Marketing Operations to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact across all external channels.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize engagement, reach, and ROI.

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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