Marketing & Communications Specialist

Creative Circle is seeking a proactive Marketing & Communications Specialist to develop clear messaging and execute campaigns that advance brand and organizational objectives. The role blends communications strategy, marketing execution, project management, and public relations to support internal and external initiatives while measuring performance for continuous improvement.

• Develop audience-focused messaging and copy for websites, emails, social media, press releases, reports, and other channels.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns on schedule and within scope.
• Manage public relations activities including media outreach, press kit preparation, spokesperson support, and monitoring coverage.
• Create and maintain an editorial calendar and workflow for content development, approvals, and publishing.
• Coordinate graphic and multimedia production (create design briefs; collaborate with designers; use Animoto/video tools as needed) to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Draft, edit, and proofread marketing materials for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand voice and style guidelines.
• Build and schedule social media posts; manage social posting tools; monitor engagement and recommend optimizations.
• Create and deploy email campaigns and newsletters using Constant Contact or similar; segment lists and analyze open/click performance.
• Support project management tasks including timeline creation, resource coordination, status reporting, and prioritization.
• Track and report on campaign/content performance using Excel and analytics tools; provide actionable recommendations.
• Provide communications support for events, internal announcements, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of professional experience in marketing and communications, public relations, or related roles.

• Strong capabilities in communications, marketing, project management, public relations, and copywriting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading attention to detail.

• Experience developing content and managing social media channels and posting schedules.

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact or similar) and segmented campaigns.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; Animoto or other video tools preferred.

• Proficiency with Excel for tracking budgets, calendars, and performance metrics.

• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across departments and support project teams.

• Ability to develop communications strategy, prioritize effectively, and manage time to meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and collaborative problem-solving approach.

• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; must be physically located in and perform work in the United States.

• Onsite position requiring close collaboration in a team environment.

• May have access to client/customer systems and confidential/proprietary information.

• Benefits (Creative Circle Freelance Employee package): MEC medical plan eligibility; dental/vision/term life package; discount prescription program; critical illness; accident; tele-behavioral health; 401(k) plan.

• Sick leave provided where required by applicable state/city laws.

• MV PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility may be available based on length and dates of service.

• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.