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Aston Carter Social Media And Communications Specialist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Job Title: Social Media and Communications Specialist
Job Description: Join our Global Marketing Department as a Social Media and Communications Specialist! You'll help with various communication projects to grow our community and drive engagement. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you'll assist with content creation and manage our social media presence.
Responsibilities:
Plan and create content for news releases, blog posts, social media, and more.
Manage and monitor our brand's social media accounts.
Handle requests, analytics, and billing for social media posts and ads.
Support other staff with their social media accounts.
Assist the Senior Communications Manager with additional tasks.
Essential Skills:
2+ years of experience in communications (news releases, blogs, social media).
Experience managing social media for an organization.
Basic design skills using tools like Canva.
Familiarity with paid social advertising on platforms like Meta and LinkedIn.
Excellent writing skills for both medium and short-form content.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Positive attitude and team player.
Experience with researchers and the scientific community is a plus.
Experience with short-form video production is a plus.
Familiarity with tools like Brandwatch, Buffer, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
Work Environment:
Contract position for the full year of 2025.
Hybrid role with in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.