Marketing & Communications Associate

Cetera • Latham, NY

1d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Associate provides execution and coordination support for marketing, communications, and branding activities. The role focuses on preparing materials, coordinating marketing activities, and supporting events and communications using firm-approved tools, templates, and processes to support client engagement and business development. This position does not make sales, maintain a book of business, or provide financial advice or recommendations to clients. Licensing is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established guidelines, templates, and instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort working in a regulated, compliance-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or prior marketing, communications, or administrative support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update client and internal communications, such as emails, newsletters, and announcements, using firm-approved templates.
• Support execution of assigned marketing campaigns and deliverables.
• Prepare marketing materials, including presentations, pitch decks, flyers, and basic collateral.
• Coordinate logistics for client events, seminars, and marketing activities, including scheduling, materials, invitations, and follow-up support.
• Assist with event-related communications and post-event follow-up tasks.
• Support permitted social media activity, including drafting, scheduling, and posting pre-approved content.
• Assist with coordinating and tracking updates to approved digital platforms, such as website content and email campaigns.
• Coordinate with external vendors related to marketing activities, following established processes.
• Maintain marketing materials, vendor information, and activity records in firm-approved systems.
• Ensure marketing materials, communications, events, and social media activity adhere to advertising, supervision, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in regular check-ins to review assigned tasks, timelines, and priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• For full-time roles, inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Mental health benefits.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and two paid wellness days.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company contribution of up to 5%.
• Access to a financial professional.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• LifeLock identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Other voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED