Excellent writing, graphic design and desktop publishing skills Ideal candidate will have some graphic design/desktop publishing experience with a demonstrated knowledge of one or more Industry standard programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat).
Must have ability to update web pages (basic knowledge of HTML or DreamWeaver).
Title: Marketing Communications Specialist
Company: WebFeat
Location: Telecommute work from home
Pay: $41K - $48K base compensation + bonus, health insurance, paid vacation
Type: Full Time (with some flexibility of hours)
About WebFeat:
WebFeat is the leading provider of federated search engine technology for the library market. WebFeat (U.S. patent #6,807,539) is the developer of the WebFeat and WebFeat Express Search Solutions, used by over 8,000 leading public, academic, government and Global 1000 libraries and information centers including 7 of the 10 largest U.S. public libraries, 17 statewide library systems, and 2 out of every 10 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions.
WebFeat offers next-generation federated search and e-resource management tools to meet the needs of any library. Products include: the WebFeat Express federated search solution, WebFeat Enterprise Edition for multi-library networks, WebFeat Custom API service and SMART , WebFeat s usage tracker. WebFeat Menu Manager and WebFeat Proxy provide tools for access and management of e-resource collections.
Description and responsibilities:
The Marketing Communications Specialist - reporting to the Director of Marketing and Sales - is responsible for the successful development and management of WebFeat marketing campaigns, press releases, client communications and the company s tradeshow presence (no travel required). This entails either assisting or managing the following responsibilities:
Coordinate and update Corporate Marketing Materials - ongoing
o Literature/Collateral updates
o Website updates (basic HTML/Dreamweaver skills required)
o Case Studies
o Monitor partner websites and collateral for accuracy, supply appropriate logos and information as needed, maintain library of up-to-date partner logos
o Update company Wiki
o Create and distribute HTML e-blast marketing emails (2-5 per year)
o Write and distribute quarterly company e-newsletter
o Coordinate attendance RSVP lists for regularly scheduled Sales webinars/demos
Coordinate marketing needs for 2-4 trade-show conferences per year NO TRAVEL REQ.
o Assistance with event organization/promotional giveaways
o Booth logistics, equipment and supply ordering
o trade-show signage (graphic design and implementation)
o Pre-show mailers (list-gathering, design and execution)
o Pre-and-post-show email communications (HTML and text emails)
o Press kits
Client Marketing Support (Create, Manage and Disseminate as needed)
o Update and maintain client contact lists
o Send client communications as needed (update emails to Users Group)
o Keep documentation for new products/features up-to-date and supply to clients when requested
o Create promotional fliers to support new client launches, client seminars and presentations when needed
o Create customized help documents for clients to support training efforts (Word and PDF)
o Assist clients with developing PowerPoint presentations to support their speaking/training efforts (supply screen shots and other information)
o Schedule monthly or bi-monthly webinars and coordinate attendance RSVP lists
PR/Communications:
o Write press releases, format for web and email, distribute via email (10 to 20 releases per year)
o Maintain PR contact lists
Monitor World Wide Web (websites, blogs, etc.) for WebFeat specific communications and competitive intelligence
Requirements:
Outstanding communication and organizational skills, creativity and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks at once and to meet deadlines.
Excellent writing, graphic design and desktop publishing skills Ideal candidate will have some graphic design/desktop publishing experience with a demonstrated knowledge of one or more Industry standard programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat).
Must have ability to update web pages (basic knowledge of HTML or DreamWeaver).
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills.
Experience with e-blasts, e-newsletters and web conferencing applications a plus. Internet savvy a must.
Self-starter. Ability to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and professionally in a virtual office environment without supervision
Experience working from a home-office environment a plus. Must have the ability to set-up a professional home-office environment.
Minimum 2 years experience in similar position.
Must be able to demonstrate US citizenship
NOTE: This is not a graphic artist position. This is foremost a communications and marketing job that requires someone to have excellent graphics and web skills.
Applicant Category: Professional
Requisition Code: Work at home
Two Initials of Recruiter: bw
System Date: 07/26/2007
System Time: 21:10:40
Document Name(40): Marketing Communications Specialist (Mar
Source: Computerwork.com - USA
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