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RK&K
Marketing Assistant
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What they do
A Marketing Assistant or Associate coordinates marketing and advertising activities for a company. Works to promote a company image and assists with developing and implementing marketing strategies. Interacts with customers and vendors, selects advertising outlets, organizes materials and logistics for trade events or conferences.
$62,953 / year median in Virginia
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Do you enjoy writing, editing, storytelling, and creating polished documents that make a great impression? Are you the person who catches typos, loves organizing information, and enjoys learning about a wide variety of projects and industries? If so, RK&K may be the perfect place to launch your career. We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team. In this role, you'll help create proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that support transportation and construction pursuits across the firm. You'll work alongside experienced marketing and technical professionals, gaining hands-on experience in proposal development, visual communication, and strategic marketing while building skills that will serve you throughout your career. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys writing, editing, page layout, project coordination, and continuous learning. Essential Functions Edit proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials, incorporating feedback from technical reviewers Format and design professional documents and presentations Complete proposal forms and coordinate signatures and notarizations as needed Maintain resumes, project descriptions, company information, and photo libraries Search for and distribute relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to appropriate teams Assemble marketing packages, qualifications statements, small proposals, and other client-facing materials Learn about RK&K's diverse projects and help tell the stories behind our work Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field Familiarity with page layout and design software (such as Adobe InDesign) Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Excellent attention to detail and organization Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel A positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn Other Duties This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required . At RK&K, you'll do more than support proposals—you'll help shape how our firm presents itself to clients and communities. You'll work with talented professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of engineering and construction projects, and have opportunities to grow your skills in writing, design, marketing, and business development. What We Offer Competitive salary Hybrid work environment Generous Paid Time Off Tuition reimbursement Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match A collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented culture Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career And much more! Why RK&K? At RK&K, your work will help tell the story behind projects that improve communities across the United States. As a full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management firm, we tackle complex challenges, and our marketing team plays a key role in communicating those solutions to clients and partners. For someone who loves writing, editing, page layout, and learning new things, this is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects while developing skills in proposal development, visual communication, and strategic marketing. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple disciplines, helping transform technical information into compelling, professional, and client-focused materials. What truly sets RK&K apart is our award-winning cultureYou'll join a team that values curiosity, encourages professional growth, and provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while building a meaningful career. Whether you're refining content, designing polished documents, or helping pursue exciting new projects, you'll be part of a firm known for delivering innovative solutions, being a trusted partner to clients, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!