Description
In alignment with Michigan State University vaccine requirements, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union requires the COVID-19 vaccine and booster for all employees working in this position, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.
Work Location
This position is a hybrid role with a combination of working both onsite at the Headquarters 1 building in East Lansing and remotely. A schedule of expected onsite and remote workdays will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, but in compliance with established policies and procedures, performs strategic marketing initiatives. Assist in the development, research for the creation/design/writing, and development of member communication, print publications and brochures, and other promotional materials. Drives brand equity such as awareness, consideration, and advocacy through individual marketing pieces or campaigns, social media, advertorials, press releases, thought leadership, blogs, talking points, and educational content. Responsible for copywriting and editorial tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing Specialist I:
Design member marketing materials
Select the appropriate target group and key selling points for each audience
Responsible for managing products and services offered by the credit union; plans, writes, and designs marketing materials to ensure a successful promotion and increased usage by the members
Proofread own documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, correct as to content, grammar, spelling, and typographical errors
Coordinate special projects and programs to ensure success of the products/services/projects/programs
Prepare and submit ads on-time to various publications
Represent the credit union at events on campus and in the community and promote products and services
Upload current marketing content such as promotions, events, poll questions, articles, information about marketing events, etc. to The Loop
Maintain results and expenses for each marketing campaign conducted
Work closely with marketing vendors to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing
Coordinate events by handling the event details, staffing, preparing the proper materials, promotional items, etc.
Respond to staff and member questions regarding marketing promotions
Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned
Marketing Specialist II:
All of Marketing Specialist I duties and responsibilities
Require less direction for targeting audience and design
Act as lead on new projects
Work directly with other departments to lead product changes/introduction
Ability to create and produce videos
Ability to proofread other's work
Senior Marketing Specialist:
All of Marketing Specialist I and II duties and responsibilities
Ability to lead a proofreading team making edits and copy suggestions to fellow team members' work
Work efficiently to produce a high-volume of error-free work
Assist with training of new team members
Present and implement ideas for new promotions and projects
As necessary, lead project development for all Marketing Specialists
Assist other team members with design, headlines, verbiage, etc.
Represent the marketing department and your own products/services at credit union project meetings
Marketing Lead:
The Marketing Lead acts in an employee leadership role within the marketing department. This leadership role includes supporting management and Credit Union direction, while mentoring others. This position works to ensure that the marketing employees complete accurate and engaging marketing materials in a manner that is consistent with the Credit Union's brand(s) and in a manner designed to attract and/or retain members and deepen relationships with members.
This position educates marketing employees so they are supported in their efforts to achieve their goals. The Marketing Lead also supports marketing management in many of the operational tasks within the department, helping to ensure successful daily operations.
All of Marketing Specialist I, II, and Senior duties and responsibilities
Train new team members
Maintain excellent relationship with vendors and other partners, and develop the same in other marketing employees
Support Credit Union direction while helping others understand the purpose and goals
Be a role model by demonstrating initiative, integrity, responsibility, professionalism, and dependability
Maintain regular communication with Marketing management to share observations of strengths and areas of development within the department
Manage intern program, including create intern work schedule each semester/summer
Use critical thinking skills to solve problems and improve processes, work efficiently, and use time effectively
Act as a go-to person / person in charge in the absence of management
Participate in and lead training in the department, such as training to write impactful headlines and effective call-to-actions (CTAs)
Represent the marketing department (globally) at credit union project meetings
Lead department trainings regarding design, headlines, verbiage, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Marketing Specialist I:
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with the ability to present information effectively to employees and members
Bachelor's Degree required; preferred degree in marketing, visual communications, graphic design, or related major
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