Marketing Specialist, External Affairs

Applied Digital Corporation • Dallas, TX

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.
At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary

Applied Digital is rapidly expanding its infrastructure footprint across the United States, building high-performance data centers and AI compute campuses in communities large and small. As we grow, we need strong executional support to ensure our Marketing and External Affairs teams show up consistently and professionally in every market.

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Marketing Specialist who will serve as a key support partner to External Affairs. This person will focus on building collateral, supporting events, and keeping projects moving forward behind the scenes. This is an ideal role for someone earlier in their career who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality, polished materials.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, event coordination, or a related field
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail
• Experience developing marketing materials (PowerPoint, one-pagers, event collateral, etc.)
• Experience supporting or coordinating events (corporate, community, or marketing events)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable taking direction while also being proactive in driving tasks forward
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support events or site needs
• Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to community relations, public affairs, or communications
• Experience working in infrastructure, energy, real estate, construction, or tech environments
• Interest in learning about AI, data centers, or emerging technology

Responsibilities

• Create and update a wide range of materials including presentations, fact sheets, event invitations, signage, and community-facing content.
• Coordinate logistics for community events, open houses, and stakeholder meetings (e.g., invitations, materials, vendors, run-of-show documents), partnering closely with External Affairs and site teams.
• Help manage timelines, track deliverables, and ensure materials are completed accurately and on time across multiple sites.
• Work with EA leads to gather inputs and translate them into clear, consistent marketing materials that reflect local needs.
• Assist in drafting and refining basic messaging, talking points, and communications for community engagement—primarily supporting senior team members.
• Maintain and organize templates, shared assets, and marketing resources to ensure consistency and efficiency as new sites are added.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, external affairs, and operations to ensure alignment and smooth execution of deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed