Marketing Coordinator

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Are you a creative, detail-oriented storyteller with a passion for digital communication and community impact? The Charleston Metro Chamber is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Coordinator to join our collaborative Marketing team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to grow into a well-rounded communications and marketing professional, gaining hands-on experience across social media strategy, project coordination, content creation and creative design. You'll play a key role in telling the Chamber’s story, promoting impactful programming and ensuring our members and stakeholders stay informed and inspired. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, curious and eager to learn and grow in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
One to three years of related experience, including internships.
Strong writing and copy editing skills; knowledge of AP Style preferred.
Experience managing social media platforms and using tools like Sprout Social.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and CRM systems (e.g., GrowthZone).
Basic graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite; Canva knowledge also helpful.
Comfortable working in WordPress and with email platforms (e.g., MailChimp).
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Positive, proactive mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
Customer service orientation and ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or budget reports.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leaders, managers, and employees using tact, courtesy and cooperativeness.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to deal with a few abstract and concrete variables, exercising judgment, resourcefulness, ingenuity, and initiative.
Computer Knowledge to include: Microsoft Office
Knowledge of MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with video editing, photography or short-form video creation is a plus.
Creative thinker with a knack for storytelling and eye for design.
Organized, anticipatory and detail-oriented – able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
Forward-thinking and curious about emerging tools. Utilizes AI to streamline workflows, enhance creative output and bring fresh, strategic ideas to the table.
Mission-driven and passionate about the Chamber’s role in advancing our region and creating opportunities for all who live and work here.
Team-oriented collaborator who communicates with clarity, kindness and professionalism.
Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through and is eager to learn.
Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.
A strong representative of the Chamber – professional, proactive and people-centered.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple Chamber social media accounts by developing creative content, maintaining the posting calendar, scheduling posts and engaging with audiences
Attend events to capture real-time content including photos, video and live social coverage
Track and analyze social media performance and provide quarterly reports and recommendations
Stay current on trends to develop engaging social media content that resonates with target audiences and showcases the stories of the Chamber and its members
Assist in producing and delivering high-quality branded visuals for web, social media, email and print
Design graphics for a wide range of uses including social media, email campaigns, website, presentations and printed collateral
Capture, edit and organize event photography and video content to be used for marketing, social engagement and post-event recaps
Assist with short-form video content production for digital campaigns, member stories and event spotlights
Collaborate with the Creative Director to evolve visual standards and ensure brand consistency
In coordination with the Marketing Manager, build, manage, communicate and track marketing projects using project management tools like Asana, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of deliverables
Serve as the marketing department’s first point of contact for internal requests and provide internal guidance on project scope and needs
Support the Marketing Manager in maintaining the department’s content calendar and contribute to scheduling, planning and prioritizing initiatives
Write and edit content for website, email campaigns and other digital platforms using AP Style and strong attention to detail
Provide expert proofreading and content editing support across communications to ensure accuracy, consistency and uphold the Chamber’s professionalism and high standards for detail
Draft media alerts and press releases to support public relations efforts
Lead the creation of promotional materials for Chamber series events and leadership programs—including event descriptions, graphics, social posts, email copy, website content and day-of materials
Support promotional efforts to drive attendance and engagement across all Chamber programs
Coordinate closely with program leads and marketing teammates to ensure all events are marketed clearly, creatively and consistently
Attend Chamber events to support setup, content capture, social media, event execution and teardown.
Represent the marketing team on the Charleston Young Professionals (CYP) advisory council, providing input and leadership on marketing strategies for CYP
Develop and post promotional materials for CYP events