Marketing Strategist, Brand & Communications

Marketing Role at TEKsystems At TEKsystems, marketing is about creating meaningful connections between our brand, our purpose and the audiences we serve. We're looking for a strategic and versatile marketer who is passionate about storytelling and motivated to strengthen awareness, engagement and reputation across key audiences. This individual will play an integral role in developing compelling content and communications that bring our brand to life and support business priorities across a variety of channels. Our ideal candidate develops, writes and edits content across thought leadership articles, customer success stories, digital campaigns, advertising and website experiences. They are a skilled storyteller with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Success in this role requires strong interviewing, research, writing and editing capabilities, along with the ability to partner effectively with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the organization. The candidate will manage multiple priorities, build strong cross-functional relationships and apply sound project management practices to coordinate efforts, maintain momentum and ensure projects are delivered with excellence and on schedule. Responsibilities Essential Functions:Write original content and edit existing content that is readable and compelling and implements SEO best practices. Recommend and develop content ideas in collaboration with team members and subject matter experts. Conduct research on various topics and facilitate interviews with relevant stakeholders. Manage multiple projects adhering to production schedules and strict timelines. Cooperate with creative and digital teams for production and performance indicators and analytics to determine the effectiveness of content. Ensure final content adheres to brand and style standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory or Management Responsibilities:N/AQualifications Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills:Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or relevant field 3-4 years of experience Experience in copywriting and copy editing Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to work independently and as part of a teamA creative yet practical mind; ability to turn an idea/concept into practical application Basic knowledge of digital marketing and campaigns and search engine optimization Competencies:Content Excellence: Maintains a commitment to quality, accuracy and brand standards. Produces polished, compelling content that informs, engages and delivers value to target audiences. Project Management: Effectively manages timelines, stakeholder expectations and multiple concurrent assignments. Ensures projects stay organized, on track and aligned with business objectives. Ownership and Initiative: Takes ownership of projects from concept to completion. Proactively identifies opportunities, builds stakeholder relationships and drives work forward. Strategic Storytelling: Transforms complex ideas, customer experiences and business outcomes into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and support organizational goals. Continuous Learning: Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to professional growth. Actively seeks opportunities to expand industry knowledge, sharpen storytelling skills and adopt new approaches that improve results. Welcomes feedback and uses it to continuously improve. Contributes ideas that enhance content quality and team effectiveness. Relationship Building: Builds trust and credibility with subject matter experts, customers and stakeholders. Demonstrates strong listening skills, values collaboration and effectively manages relationships to achieve shared outcomes. Interviewing and Discovery: Asks insightful questions and uncovers meaningful customer stories, business challenges and outcomes. Synthesizes information from multiple sources to develop authentic, impactful content. Business Acumen: Develops an understanding of customer challenges, industry trends and organizational priorities to create content that is relevant, credible and strategically aligned. Special Requirements:In-office opportunity, reporting regularly to corporate office in Hanover, MD.Some travel may be required. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.