Marketing & Communications Specialist at District of Columbia Bar

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Editing, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Social Media, Digital Channels, User Experience, Reporting, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Abilities, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Self-Motivation, Detail Oriented, Deadline Driven

Industry

Legal Services

Description

The D.C. Bar seeks an experienced and proactive marketing and communications specialist to partner with stakeholders across the Bar and support the planning and execution of integrated marketing and communication campaigns in support of Bar programs, services, publications, events, and other initiatives. This role supports the Marketing and Communications team on various communications projects, creating and publishing an array of multimedia marketing content and member communications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Writes, edits, and distributes compelling content for Bar channels, including email campaigns and newsletters, invitations, DCBar.org, social media, video and multimedia production, and other marketing collateral. * Liaises with internal clients to support marketing and communication strategies and tactical plans, ensuring marketing deliverables are on-message, on-brand, and completed on time and with a high level of quality. * Coordinates, formats, and distributes Bar communications including newsletters, electronic invitations, and member communications. Leverages the email marketing platform to develop automated emails and deploy targeted, personalized communications (benefits, programs, campaigns, etc.) to enhance event registration and campaign delivery. * Supports ongoing development of DCBar.org and other digital channels, including social media, working with IT and internal clients to develop and maintain content, enhance the user experience, and optimize member engagement. * Collaborates with the editorial team to develop and maintain content for the Washington Lawyer pages on dcbar.org and LinkedIn to amplify our storytelling, promote multimedia content, and engage our members. * Strengthens the Bar’s social media presence and staff engagement through use of the Bar’s social media tools. * Creates and maintains image libraries and visual assets (photos, videos, infographics) for the Bar and each department to support campaigns, social media, membership benefits, programs, Bar signage, newsletters, and Washington Lawyer. * Creates and distributes easy-to-use social media marketing kits provided to faculty and speakers for the Bar’s programs. * Monitors and reports on campaign performance and efficiency of marketing activities, including social media, digital campaigns, and email performance and leverages this data to drive continuous improvement. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. * Excellent oral and written communication skills.  * Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work product. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.  * Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day. * Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated. * Strong problem solving and analytical skills. * Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree. * Proficiency in using social media and digital advertising platforms (Clearview Social, LinkedIn Analytics, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager) * Proficiency in using design software and other creative applications (Canva). * Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and tactics. * Experience working in an association or professional services organization. This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion. This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org [HR@dcbar.org]. As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.

Responsibilities

This specialist will partner with stakeholders to plan and execute integrated marketing and communication campaigns supporting Bar programs, services, and events, while creating and publishing diverse multimedia marketing content and member communications.