Communications and Project Coordinator

$47,840 - $52,000/Yr

The Markens Group - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Communications and Project Coordinator role at The Markens Group is designed for communications professionals looking to engage in a dynamic and community-focused environment. This position involves managing and executing various communications and marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing member engagement and awareness of industry issues. The role requires strong technical writing skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write communications for clients, including social media copy, website copy, blogs, articles, press releases, newsletters, and promotional emails.
• Own content creation for assigned clients, introducing new concepts based on industry news and trends.
• Collaborate with clients and senior leaders to create strategic communication plans, editorial calendars, and other high-level planning materials.
• Manage projects, coordinate logistics, and ensure the delivery of integrated campaigns/projects with excellent customer service.
• Review digital analytics reports, present findings, and offer ongoing suggestions based on best practices.
• Support business development activities, including presentations, proposals, and other written copy.
• Serve as a team player and fill in wherever needed.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in professional communications, PR, or marketing agency roles.
• Proven ability to write business and professional communications, including promotional emails, press releases, newsletters, blogs, social media, and website content.
• Exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to spot and weed out typos, grammar errors, formatting issues, and other inconsistencies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to meet multiple, sometimes competing, deadlines.
• Ability to replicate brand voice, execute consistent messaging, and identify and tell compelling stories that help clients achieve their strategic goals.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off