Marketing Specialist

OVERVIEW: Join an award-winning Corporate Marketing team! McKim & Creed is a leading top 200 ENR-ranked firm and this marketing professional will assist with and execute marketing strategies and exciting creative marketing campaigns to grow our business. As a key member of our marketing team, you will assist with the following: project proposal development, graphic design support, and database management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic early-career professional passionate about the field of marketing. As an employee-owned company, you will share in the value you create as we continue the growth trajectory that has led us to #158 on ENR’s top 500 design firms.

DURING YOUR WORK-DAY, YOU WILL:

• Maintaining, writing, creating, and organizing marketing materials including project sheets, resumes, project lists, and related collateral.
• Support proposal and qualification package development including coordination, content development, compliance reviews, production, and delivery.
• Provide graphic design assistance.
• Collaborate with technical staff, project managers, and business development leaders to develop compelling marketing and pursuit materials while ensuring messaging is consistent with the firm's brand, strategic goals, and marketing objectives.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, demographic data, and other relevant factors to evaluate marketing and communication effectiveness, identify growth opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and update marketing and business development databases, ensuring accurate project, client, pursuit, and resume information.
• Attend industry meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
• Additional research or special projects as needed.

• Some travel may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 1-3 years of marketing-related experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields required: Marketing, Communications, English, or Journalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital productivity tools; experience with AI-enabled technologies is a plus.
• Experience with CRM or marketing database platforms (Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Positive, can-do attitude; flexible and self-motivated; able to work with minimum supervision.
• Creative, well-organized, and capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and being proactive.
• Ability to perform well under pressure within tight deadline situations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
• Collaborative team player who is responsive and open to feedback.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing.
• Engage in industry-related professional organizations to market our brand and understand market developments and trends.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency in research, content development, proposal production, and data management while maintaining accuracy, quality, and adherence to McKim & Creed standards.
• Prior AEC Proposal Pursuit Management.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.

• Collaborative, supportive team:People who help solve problems with, celebrate successes, and support you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.