Marketing Specialist

Harris Williams•Richmond, VA

10d•$63,750 - $106,250•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on them to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. They approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 35 years, their clients have trusted them to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow. They are ambitious in their goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve their very best. To achieve their highest aspiration, they invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. The Marketing Specialist role is designed to create compelling visual content that brings the brand to life across digital and print channels. This role will support firmwide marketing initiatives through a mix of graphic design, web design, digital content creation, video, and other visual formats. Working closely with colleagues across the Marketing team, the specialist will help translate complex ideas into engaging visual experiences that strengthen the firm's brand, culture, and market presence. This role offers the chance to shape how Harris Williams tells its story visually, from graphic design and web experiences to video and motion content, across the firm's brand. You will work hands-on across the full creative process, from concept to production, while partnering closely with the Marketing team and subject matter experts across the firm to bring ideas to life visually.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in content creation, video production, or digital storytelling
Strong eye for visual storytelling, composition, and pacing
Familiarity with social media and digital content best practices, with comfort in light scripting, messaging, and content framing
Experience working across multiple digital and marketing channels, with an appetite to learn additional mediums
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, a content management system, and other relevant marketing platforms
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines efficiently
Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, consultative approach across cross-functional partners (e.g., other internal departments, investment banking teams, external agencies)
A creative, curious thinker who is proactive and solutions-oriented, bringing passion to projects of all sizes and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience capturing photography in professional or event settings
Experience in B2B, agency, or financial services environments
Experience filming and editing social media content independently (end-to-end production)

Responsibilities

Design visual content for digital, social media, email, web, and internal communications channels.
Create graphics, illustrations, presentations, infographics, and other visual assets that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
Support the development and production of video content, including employee stories, event highlights, recruiting content, and brand storytelling.
Assist with video editing, motion graphics, captioning, and optimization for various digital platforms.
Partner with subject matter experts to translate thought leadership and business content into engaging visual formats.
Produce branded marketing materials while maintaining consistency with firm brand standards.
Create and adapt assets using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative tools.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring creative concepts to life.
Contribute creative ideas and recommendations that enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications.
Help identify opportunities to enhance user engagement through visual storytelling and digital experiences.
Partner with the digital team to integrate video and multimedia content across the website and internal platforms.
Support content updates by preparing visual assets optimized for digital channels.
Build and publish new website pages using the firm's content management system.
Collaborate closely with the full Marketing team to ensure the brand is consistently demonstrated across all marketing efforts.
Anticipate and troubleshoot issues that may impede project timelines, proactively implementing solutions.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality execution.

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service