Marketing and Communications Assistant

Do you love to write and create visual content? Have you wondered what it’s like to support a worthwhile mission?  If so, DCS is looking for you! As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you will have the opportunity to research and develop written, graphics and video content and provide planning and logistical support for DCS tradeshow participation. The successful candidate is a self-motivated team player, ready to be part of our company’s ever-expanding marketing and communications initiatives.  

Essential Job Functions:

This role is responsible for providing writing, coordination and administrative support to the firm’s marketing, branding, and advertising efforts, events, and outreach initiatives.

This role will be expected to work with managers, contractors, vendors teaming partners, and other constituents.

The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the duties of this role.

Assisting with executing DCS marketing and corporate communication initiatives. 

Researching and developing written content for DCS external website and intranet, press releases, social media posts and blog posts, marketing materials and company newsletter articles. 

Assisting with development and execution of social media strategies and campaigns.

Developing social media content using Canva, Storyblocks, Hootsuite and other tools.

Coordinating company conference and trade show participation.

Training will be provided on above-mentioned systems.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

A bachelor’s degree in relevant field or a High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated writing and proofreading skills.

Strong organizational and mulcti-tasking skills and ability to work independently.

Familiarity with LinkedIn for Business, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.

Must be able and willing to occasionally work long hours (possible weekends).

Desired Skills:

Minimum 1 year marketing, communications or business development or creative writing experience preferred (internships may be considered).

Experience creating content for social media or other publications preferred.

Graphics experience preferred.

Experience with photography, videography and video editing a plus.

Desktop Publishing (Adobe illustrator) and/or social media content management tool experience a plus.