Communications Strategist

Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • $86,500–$98,500 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Title: Communications Strategist

State Role Title: Marketing Associate III

Hiring Range: $86,500 - $98,500

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Commonwealth Savers Plan

Location: ARBORETUM NORTH CHESTERFIELD

Agency Website: www.commonwealthsavers.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns across traditional and digital channels, including websites, landing pages, articles, email, social media, webinars, direct mail, brochures, mobile app, display, programmatic, social, search advertising, sponsored content, out-of-home, print, radio, streaming media, and press releases.
  • Coordinate day-to-day content execution in alignment with the content calendar, ensuring message consistency across programs and audiences, on-time publication, and effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor all internal and external communications to ensure alignment with brand standards, voice, and guidelines.
  • Produce internal communications content such as newsletters, presentations, and executive summaries for various stakeholders.
  • Participate in department strategic planning for areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in public relations, marketing, communications, advertising or related field
  • Experience managing mid to large-sized projects and leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience developing marketing plans and drafting complex communications internally and externally
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to large, diverse audiences in person or online
  • Strong digital marketing knowledge, including SEO, paid media, social media, email marketing, and web analytics
  • Ability to independently prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency with analytics tools, tag management, social media dashboards, and marketing automation platforms Demonstrated ability to maintain brand consistency and quality across all communications channels
  • Ability to exercise discretion and make sound decisions independently
  • Ability to analyze information, draw appropriate conclusions and communicate results

Additional Considerations

Work Environment:

  • Typical office environment with considerable time in a sitting, stationary position
  • Must be able to occasionally move around the building or other public venues
  • Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment including typing and keying
  • Frequently communicate with employees and members of the public either in person or online; must be able to exchange accurate information accordingly
  • Occasionally bend and squat to lift or move boxes or supplies
  • Occasionally lift, carry, and move up to 20 pounds independently
  • Periodic travel required

Benefits:

  • Generous healthcare benefits with multiple plans to choose from
  • Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with cash match
  • 12+ holidays
  • PTO new employees earn 25 days/full year
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Agency-paid continuing education
  • 529 match program
  • Relaxed work environment

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

It is the practice of Commonwealth Savers to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks, criminal history including sexual offender registry checks, and degree validation. The results of background checks are made available to Commonwealth Savers employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form, so your past schools and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.

Contact Information

Email: hr@commonwealthsavers.com

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChesterfield, VA
Salary$86,500–$98,500 Per Year

Skills

  • Advertisingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Audio Streamingunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Brochuresunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Direct Mailunmatched
  • Email Marketingunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Marketing Automation Softwareunmatched
  • Marketing Campaignunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Marketing Planunmatched
  • Mobile Applicationsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Newsletterunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Online Marketingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Press Releasesunmatched
  • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
  • Publicationsunmatched
  • Reference Verificationunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)unmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Social Media Marketingunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Streaming Technologyunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
  • Typingunmatched
  • Validation Testingunmatched
  • Web Analyticsunmatched
  • Webinarunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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