Job Description
DC-Based trade association seeks digital-minded Specialist to join their communications team
TorchLight Hire is seeking a Communications Specialist for a DC-based trade association. This position will work with an internal team to develop the organization’s reputation strategy via social media and other membership campaigns. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in communications strategy and social media planning, preferably in a non-profit or trade association.
Location:
Organization located in Washington, DC and seeking local candidates ONLY. U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.
Employment:
Direct hire full-time job opportunity. Hybrid role with flexible work from home options (currently on 3 days in schedule, wfh Monday/Friday).
Role responsibilities:
- Create content and post daily on all organizational social media channels
- Track, analyze, and optimize social media campaigns and report internally
- Develop monthly editorial calendars
- Monitor traditional media for opportunities
- Manage daily news feed to members
- Draft content for website use and contribute to SEO efforts to drive website traffic
Skills and experience:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in marketing/communications; work in an advocacy-based organization, non-profit, or association preferred
- Strong understanding of social media channels (strategy, execution, and measurement); experience with Meltwater a plus
- Experience with website management (Drupal, WordPress and/or equivalent)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or creating graphics
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills required
- Detail oriented mindset with strong project management abilities