Marketing & Communications Specialist

<span style="display:none;"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;"><b><u>Real Voices. Superior Advertising. Thriving Media.</u></b></span><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">CivicScience</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> is seeking a versatile, creative </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Marketing & Communications Specialist</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> to join our dynamic team. This entry-level role is ideal for a self-starter passionate about consumer insights, data, and visual storytelling. You will play a pivotal role in executing strategic initiatives across our intelligence, media, and advertising lines of business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The Marketing & Communications Specialist will support the company’s marketing initiatives and communications strategy, establishing partnerships across our organization to bring CivicScience’s real-time consumer insights to life through compelling content and design.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></u></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Content & Design:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Create high-impact, data-driven marketing collateral, including content development, layout, and visual appeal, aligned with brand standards.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Social Media Management:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Own the day-to-day execution of CivicScience’s social media presence, creating engaging posts, designing infographics, and monitoring community interaction to drive brand awareness and polling responses.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Graphic Design:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Act as the primary internal resource for quick-turn design needs, producing visually appealing graphics that translate complex data into easy-to-understand charts and infographics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Media & PR:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Partner with the VP of Communications on content related to inbound & outbound media requests.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sales Enablement:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Collaborate with Sales & Client Success to build and refine client presentations and narratives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Marketing Operations:</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Manage marketing automation tools, maintain the company website, and the marketing calendar.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><u><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></u><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>Experience:</strong> Bachelor's degree with 1 - 2 years of marketing or media-related experience; advertising and/or ad tech skills are a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Graphic Design Skills:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Strong eye for visual design and layout. Expertise in Canva is required; </span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Communication:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Exceptional writing skills with the ability to weave data into a persuasive story.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Social Media Savvy:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Proven experience managing professional social media accounts and understanding platform-specific best practices.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Technical Proficiency:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Proficiency in Google Suite and experience with Customer Relationship Management systems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Mindset:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Google Sans Text', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f1f1f;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> A curious, resourceful, self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple creative projects simultaneously.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-variant:normal;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Benefits & Expectations</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br><span style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-variant:normal;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Join a company that values innovation and creativity, works with cutting-edge technology to influence major business decisions, and makes a real-world impact. Benefits include:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents</span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage</font></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care</font></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Employee assistance programs</font></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Unlimited PTO</font></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">401(k)</font></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><font color="#000000">Travel and educational opportunities</font></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>This is a remote (work from home) role with preference for candidates in the greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.</em></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Working at CivicScience</strong><br>CivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our specialized business units collaborate to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.<br><br>We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Platinum winner, 2026; Gold winner, 2025 & 2024). <br><br><strong>More about CivicScience</strong><br>CivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones.<br><br>Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes. <a href="https://www.civicscience.com/civicscience-polls/Polls?utm_campaign=Recruiting&utm_source=Recruiting&utm_medium=Recruiting">Join the conversation</a>.</span></span><span style="display:none;"> </span>

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