The Media Education Foundation (MEF), a nonprofit organization that produces and distributes documentary films about the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media, is seeking a full-time Marketing Coordinator for a temporary, 6-month position. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, media savvy, multitasker, who works well independently as well as with a team. If you are interested in promoting films that challenge viewers to think critically about media and society, check out the job responsibilities and desired skills for our temporary Marketing Coordinator position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate the execution of marketing plans for new film releases.
• Monitor and execute social media outreach and email campaigns.
• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining website content and design, including special landing pages, blog posts, and thematic content.
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with marketing strategies.
• Make arrangements for exhibitions at conferences and prepare conference materials.
• Write copy for conference materials as needed.
• Assist with additional marketing tasks on an as-needed basis.
• Implement strategies from annual marketing plan as assigned.
• Organize and promote screenings of new videos locally, as well as at conferences and other national events.
• Assist with public relations efforts. Pursue and seek out opportunities to have videos reviewed in online, print, and other sources.
• Proofread marketing materials, with particular attention to pricing and ordering information.
• Assist with maintenance of house print and E-mail mailing lists.
• Send marketing materials to events and conferences.
• Stay abreast of developments in print, direct mail, and Internet marketing.
• Serve as a daily direct client contact for client and community relationships.
• Provide front office/distribution coverage and assistance when needed, including answering phones.
• Deliver exceptional project coordination and customer service.
• Coordinate broadcast licensing requests.
• Coordinate premium requests from radio and television stations.
• Identify externally produced videos for potential distribution and make initial contact with prospects.

Candidates must have the following experience or capabilities:

• Demonstrate superior client service skills.
• Positive attitude, outstanding judgment, and adaptability.
• Ability and desire to proactively contribute ideas on how to best achieve marketing goals.
• Skilled in creating visually engaging and informative marketing materials, such as landing pages and social media graphics.
• Ability to multitask, while maintaining an attention to detail.
• Consistently meet project deadlines.
• Seek opportunities to improve skills.
• Work well with, and demonstrate respect for, colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent writing and proofreading abilities.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Ability to proactively problem solve.
• Stay abreast of current developments in MEF’s content areas.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or similar area of study.
• One to three years of marketing or marketing related experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate outstanding project coordination and customer service skills.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail. Must thrive on variety and be able to shift directions seamlessly while maintaining quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with basic HTML and/or WordPress a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, a plus
• Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but can also work independently.
• Familiarity with and support of MEF’s general mission is essential.