Communications Specialist Growth Marketing at IACMI – The Composites Institute | Knox County, TN | $65K/yr – $75K/yr

IACMI – The Composites Institute

Communications Specialist Growth Marketing

Knox County, TN (Remote)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive growth-focused digital marketing for IACMI communications, owning campaigns, content repurposing, and cross‑channel outreach to amplify workforce and manufacturing initiatives.

Must-have: Experience developing digital campaigns and growing audiences across LinkedIn, YouTube, and other channels.
Standout: Ability to repurpose content into high‑performing assets (short‑form video, reels, posts).
Standout: Comfortable coordinating with distributed teams and multi‑stakeholder or grant‑funded environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns aligned with workforce and organizational priorities
Amplify program milestones, launches, events, and announcements through coordinated digital campaigns
Grow audiences across LinkedIn, YouTube, and other digital channels
Repurpose existing content into high‑performing assets (short‑form video, reels, posts, visual storytelling)
Expand reach via newsletters, partner channels, media, podcasts, and influencer strategies
Collaborate with communications, creative, program, and events teams
Coordinate with events marketing to drive awareness and participation
Track performance metrics, audience growth, and engagement to refine strategy
Support reporting and continuous improvement of digital marketing workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field OR 3–5 years of relevant experience
Experience developing digital campaigns and driving audience growth
Strong understanding of social media marketing and engagement trends
Ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with distributed teams
Enthusiasm for IACMI’s mission
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Willingness to travel up to 20% (including overnight travel)

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing, workforce development, education, or STEM initiatives
Experience with marketing analytics and social media performance tools
Experience working in multi‑stakeholder or grant‑funded environments

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (401(k), medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability)
Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunities for growth and advancement

IACMI – The Composites Institute

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IACMI (Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation) -The Composites Institute is a 501(c)(3) managed by Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), a not-for-profit established by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation.A partnership of industry, universities, national laboratories and federal, state and local governments, sharing resources and co-investing to accelerate development and commercial deployment of advanced composites.

Founded in 2015

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

64 employees (8 in marketing)

www.iacmi.org

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