Marketing Communications Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

GET TO KNOW SOUTHERN:

Southern Management is the largest privately owned property management company in the Mid-Atlantic region. We own and manage apartment communities, hotels, mixed-use and commercial properties, but our business is people. We empower our team members to do the right things, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Be part of something worthwhile. Be part of the Southern Difference. Join our team!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator is a key player within the marketing team, with a focus on creating dynamic, branded visual and written content for our corporate and community teams. We are looking for someone who is eager to launch their career in marketing & communications, has exceptional attention to detail, and is team-oriented.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Content Creation and Management

• Create and produce community-level marketing flyers and promotional materials in Canva according to brand standards and leasing team needs.
• Organize, maintain and manage company Canva library.
• Continuous creation of templates as promotions, pricing and seasonal campaigns change.
• Process and fulfill collateral requests from leasing teams, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.
• Partner with Residential Marketing Specialist to review material submissions for brand compliance before distribution.

Written Communication

• Support our Senior Communications Specialist with communication planning monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Draft and edit articles for weekly and monthly newsletters.
• Provide back up support for email communications tools.
• Create copy to support graphic and Canva flyer creation.

Marketing Process Management

• Manage and track open collateral request, communicating updates efficiently.
• Partner with the Marketing Team Lead and Digital Marketing Manager for campaign planning and scheduling.
• Assist with maintaining marketing resources, documentation and filing systems.
• Support team and corporate strategic objectives through timely Purchase Order creation.
• Assist Marketing Team Lead with project management for department projects and goals.

Corporate and Community Partnership

• Bridge the gap between corporate and communities, being a key resource and partner with community team members.
• Facilitate regular brand training for community team members alongside Residential Marketing Specialist.
• Support corporate marketing campaigns with design materials, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep a pulse on industry trends and competitive market conditions, supporting the ability to adapt strategies to address specific multifamily community needs.
• Comply with all Southern Management’s policies and procedures.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the department lead and/or manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Detail-oriented and able to follow through with all assigned tasks
• Team-oriented, with a customer service approach to tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Flexible, open-minded, and works well under pressure
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Understanding in Yardi/CRM equivalent and ILS platforms.
• 1-2 years’ work experience as a marketing or communications coordinator.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook).
• Expert Working knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Multi-family industry experience, or other B2C industry experience preferred

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:

The above job description only describes the general nature and illustrative level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000