Remote Marketing Communications Assistant (6-Month Contract) in Richmond

On-Board Services is hiring an Assistant Marketing Communication Specialist in Richmond, VA – Remote. For immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@onboardusa.com. Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located.

About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

• Position Type: 1 year contract assignment with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location: Richmond, VA for meetings, otherwise remote
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
• Compensation: $26.10/HR

Description: The primary role of the Marketing Communications Specialist is to support the segment marketing communications (MC) team’s critical operating tasks. The Marketing Communications Specialist must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing execution of multiple tasks in line with the segment marketing communications plan and have excellent teamwork capabilities since execution depends on close coordination between marketing, digital marketing, and sales.

Position Duties:

• Working closely with North America MC Lead in support of North America MC plan execution.
• Assist Channel Marketing in execution of co-branding requests including co-branded content and ad creative.
• Oversee development of sales aids and brand updates to existing collateral.
• Coordinate project timelines and execution of work with external agencies.
• Manage review and feedback process for ongoing projects with internal stakeholders.
• NA email content calendar execution including writing email copy and working with digital marketing team for scheduling.
• Work with digital marketing team to coordinate website updates including webpage content updates and development of new webpages in line with key marketing initiatives.
• Provide tactical support for trade show activities working closely with Marketing and Sales teams and external agencies.
• Ensure content files are properly uploaded to sales enablement platforms such as MediaValet, Showpad, and Resource Center.
• Assist with product photoshoots and content video shoots as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree in related field such as Marketing, Communications, PR, or Journalism.
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, especially the ability to manage multiple projects across multiple functions or business segments with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written and ability to work effectively in a multi-functional team.
• Experience coordinating efforts with external agencies and vendors is preferred.
• Copywriting experience is preferred.
• Self-motivated and self-starter. Delivers on commitments.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in a number of software programs including Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Genuinely promotes team spirit and commitment to common objectives.
• Travel ~5-10%.

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.