Senior Marketing Strategist - External Communications

Overview

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. We bring real-world expertise to solve complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and driving positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

 

 

Role Description

 

TEKsystems is currently recruiting an External Communications Senior Marketing Strategist responsible for developing and implementing content strategies and creating original, compelling content to raise awareness of our business, purpose and value.

 

You’ll be responsible for writing and editing content for a variety of mediums, including but not limited to collateral materials, presentations, blog articles, case studies, press releases, event materials, advertisements and web copy. The ideal candidate is proficient in interviewing subject matter experts, interpreting complex information, researching various sources, crafting compelling narratives, copywriting and storytelling. The individual is highly capable of independent project management, working autonomously and managing relationships/expectations across multiple stakeholders, including the executive team, to ensure shared interests and outcomes. They have the ability to collaborate with the Marketing Department to advance the goals of an organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Write original content and edit existing content that is readable, compelling and implements SEO best practices
• Recommend and develop content ideas in collaboration with team members and subject matter experts
• Conduct research on various topics and facilitate interviews with relevant stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects adhering to production schedules and strict timelines
• Cooperate with creative and digital teams for production and publication
• Analyze performance indicators and analytics to determine the effectiveness of content
• Ensure final content adheres to brand and style standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Supervisory or Management Responsibilities:

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Coach and train junior team members as needed to give yourself people management experience and prepare yourself for growth opportunities.

 

Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:

• 5-7 years of experience in writing, marketing and communications
• Proficiency in project management
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A creative yet practical mind; able to turn an idea/concept into practical application
• BS/BA in marketing, communications, journalism or relevant field
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing and campaigns, and search engine optimization

 

Competencies:

• Quality as job one. Considers quality a priority over simply getting things done.
• Self-direction. Self-motivated and self-initiate new assignments and challenges, seeking out influencers and the knowledge they need to achieve their goals and progress to the next level.
• Fearless decision-making. Steps up and make decisions when it’s necessary. Not afraid to make a mistake to reach for innovative solutions.
• Skills development. Strong desire to consistently improve/expand skills to become even better. Grow personally to help the team and company grow.
• Desire for input. Seeks to understand what’s expected and secures regular feedback for motivation and develop new ideas/ways of working.
• Cool under pressure. Confidence to calmly analyze situations and solve problems, even when the deadline is quickly approaching. Know when to compromise and when to stand firm.
• Effective people skills. Values and understands how to nurture professional relationships, build bridges to expand organizational network.

Special Requirements:

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