Marketing Assistant

The Derrick Law Firm is seeking a full-time Marketing Assistant to join the firm in one of our Charleston area offices.

The ideal Marketing Assistant is a creative self-starter with strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail. The legal professional in this role will assist with all aspects of the planning and the implementation of business development projects. Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume. If you have examples of previous work that is applicable to the position, please send those as well.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Social Media:

• Create and schedule a variety of content including graphics and video for various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google My Business, YouTube, etc.);
• Stay informed of social media best practices and uses those practices to create meaningful and successful campaigns;
• Work with videographer to schedule, create and organize new content for website and social media;
• Plan, create, and execute email newsletter campaigns to varying audiences.

Website Content:

• Add search optimized content to the website;
• Perform content audits;
• Assist the Director of Marketing with daily tasks and campaigns.

Host:

· Greet and build relationships with clients and other guests;

· Assist the Focus Group Coordinator with scheduling of event participants and related communication;

· Serve as a greeter to incoming focus group participants on days when focus groups held in one of our offices (typically Monday-Thursdays). Office Hours for this position may shift from 8am-5pm to 9am-6pm on weeknights when a focus group is held. Events may take place in our Conway, Myrtle Beach or North Charleston offices, so some intra-office travel may be required.

Desired skills include:

· Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and adapt accordingly;

· Working knowledge of all major social media platforms;

· Graphic design experience;

· Neat and professional in appearance, friendly and excited to build relationships with clients;

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the role requires professional communication inside and outside the firm;

· Resourcefulness, with strong research skills;

· Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a big plus but not required;

· A comfort level with basic office equipment, the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro and Canva (or similar applications);

· Knowlegeable about SEO, Google Analytics and Google AdWords;

· Experience with video filming and editing a big plus but not required;

· Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience, as well as participation in the firm’s generous bonus plan. The Derrick Law Firm offers a full benefits package, including PTO, health insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance and 401k matching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000