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Block by Block is hiring : Communications Marketing Specialist in Louisville

Block by BlockLouisville, KY, United States

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary : The Communications Marketing Specialist is pivotal in supporting both internal and external communication efforts and ensuring that all messaging aligns with our organization's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development : Writes and edits a wide variety of materials, including proposals, press releases, articles, newsletters, website content, social media posts, and brochures.
Proposal Management : Manages and leads the response process for qualifications and proposals. This includes : strategy development, organizing the response, gathering information, writing and editing content, overseeing design and layout, and managing production.
Strategic Communication : Assists in developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies that elevate our brand and messaging.
Media Relations : Supports media outreach efforts, including drafting press releases, coordinating with media contacts, and tracking coverage.
Email Marketing : Assists with the creation and distribution of email marketing campaigns that drive engagement and inform stakeholders.
Editorial Oversight : Applies strong copy-editing skills to ensure consistency in voice, tone, and accuracy across all materials.
Project Management : Balances multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
Cross-functional Collaboration : Works closely with internal teams and external partners to develop effective, audience-appropriate communications.

Essential Skills

Strong Writing and Editing : Proven ability to proficiently produce clear, concise, and engaging content for a variety of audiences. Experience writing grants is a plus.

Strong Copy-Editing Abilities : Keen eye for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and clarity.

Excellent Communication : Comfortable communicating with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

Proficiency in Digital Tools : Experience using content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Organizational and Project Management : Exceptional time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills; ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Presentation Ability to present ideas and strategies clearly to a range of audiences.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to offer the following benefits

Insurance : Medical (with FSA / HSA options), Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage

Paid Time Off : Two weeks of vacation (available immediately upon hire), 8 paid holidays, and Birthday Pay (eligible after one year)

Retirement : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Block by Block partners with cities, downtown districts, parks, and transit systems to make public spaces cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. Our teams of Ambassadors focus on providing excellence in hospitality, safety, outreach, or cleaning in order to deliver community-focused services that are tailored to the unique needs of each location we serve.

Our VISION : Block by Block is a group of diverse, innovative people who grow together because they are empowered to dream, problem solve, and make things happen for their customers, spaces, communities, and coworkers.

Preferred Requirements and Education :

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience managing RFP / RFQ responses or business development proposals.

Comfort with basic design tools or coordinating with designers.

3+ years of related experience.

Physical Requirements :

Must have the ability to work sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time and focus for long durations.

Must communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing and have the ability to hear and understand others

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

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