Specialist, Brand

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting todays evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Alexandria, VA

SHRM

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together.  As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today&rsquo;s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.&nbsp;<br /><br />Are you interested in growing your career with us? If so, we encourage you to explore our available career opportunities and join our team at SHRM today!<br /><br />Don&rsquo;t see your dream job? Apply <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://us61.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/shrm/Site/EXTERNAL/Posting/View/372" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span> to join our talent community!<br /><br />To view our Statement of Accessibility, click <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/shrm/EXTERNAL/statementOfAccessibility" target="_blank" title="SHRM Statement of Accessibility" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span>. https://www.shrm.org/pages/default.aspx

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Salary

$70,000 to $85,000 per year

Overview: <p>The Specialist, Brand is a core member of the SHRM Brand team, supporting all things SHRM Brand to help position SHRM as the predominant thought leader at the intersection of work, workers, and the workplace. The Senior Specialist supports a wide range of projects including national TV commercials, brand campaign strategy &amp; performance and brand compliance to amplify SHRM&rsquo;s brand and reputation. This role understands how to help drive projects forward efficiently and accurately while collaborating with cross functional teams and stakeholders/members. As a member of the Global Brand Team, the Specialist promotes the brand through messaging, creative storytelling, and brand activations at SHRM events with a demonstrated understanding of SHRM&rsquo;s audience and strategic vision.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This role offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility brand initiatives, integrated marketing campaigns, enterprise events, and social media programs while gaining exposure to senior leaders and strategic business priorities.<br /><br /></p> <h4><strong>Work Environment:</strong></h4> <p><strong>Hybrid Position (3 Days In-Office, 2 Days Remote):</strong></p> <ul> <li>This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote.&nbsp; Employees must be available during standard business hours, with core hours beginning between 8:00&ndash;9:00 a.m. and concluding between 5:00&ndash;6:00 p.m. local time.</li> <li><strong>Travel:</strong> 0 - 10%.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Support the execution of enterprise brand initiatives across campaigns, events, content, and digital channels.</li> <li>Coordinate projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met.</li> <li>Partner with internal teams and external agencies to bring marketing initiatives to life.</li> <li>Review creative assets and communications to ensure alignment with brand standards.</li> <li>Assist with the development and execution of social media content and channel strategies.</li> <li>Monitor social media performance and help identify opportunities to improve engagement and effectiveness.</li> <li>Develop presentations, briefs, reports, and project updates for stakeholders.</li> <li>Support event branding and activation efforts.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and brand consistency across the organization.</li> <li>Serve as a brand ambassador and advocate for best practices across teams.</li> <li>Other brand projects assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Education:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in brand marketing, integrated marketing, communications, social media, or agency account management.</li> <li>Strong project management and organizational skills.</li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.</li> <li>Experience supporting multi-channel marketing campaigns.</li> <li>Familiarity with social media content planning, publishing, analytics, and reporting.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Agency experience or experience working in a fast-paced marketing environment.</li> <li>Experience with project management platforms such as Monday.com.</li> <li>Experience with social media management platforms such as Sprout Social, Sprinklr, Hootsuite, or similar tools.</li> <li>Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:<br /><br /></strong></h4> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Highly organized and ability to juggle multiple tasks with competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Strong project management skills.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></h4> <p>This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:</p> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li> <li>Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.</li> <li>Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.</li> <li>Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.</li> <li>Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>The hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.</em></p>