MARKETING/ COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Alabama, USA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing, communications, and BD support for Miltope’s defense portfolio by translating technical capabilities into clear messaging across campaigns, events, and proposals.

  • Own developing and executing campaigns and content for proposals, websites, and social channels
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and strong writing/editing skills
  • Standout: Defense/aerospace domain exposure with cross-functional collaboration (engineering, product, BD)

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You will support marketing and communications strategies for our company and its portfolio of products.
  • You will support communications for workplace events and play an important role in the communications outreach!
  • You will use your creativity to complement our reputation and branding.
  • Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns aligned with business development priorities
  • Create and edit content for proposals, capability statements, website, and social media channels
  • Coordinates and supports trade shows, industry events (e.g., AUSA), and customer engagements from the planning through close-out phases, including plans, budgets, space, equipment, and service orders, shipments, and promotional items.
  • Coordinate internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements
  • Maintain and update marketing materials, product sheets, and presentations
  • Conduct market research on competitors, customers, and industry trends
  • Support branding initiatives to strengthen Miltope’s position in the defense industrial base
  • Supports Business Development activities as required such as campaigns, captures, or proposals.
  • Coordinates and interfaces with Miltope contracted vendors such as advertising agencies, exhibit houses, etc.
  • Coordinates ordering, maintenance, logging, and bailment of demonstration equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and BD teams to translate technical capabilities into clear messaging.
  • Supports Business Development in their pursuit of specific opportunities.
  • Travel to trade shows, events, and vendors as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.
  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
  • Proficient with Social Media Platforms and best practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.
  • No travel restrictions.

Nice To Have

  • Field Experience in aerospace, defense industry and military environments.
  • Familiarity with government contracting or defense acquisition environment.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Basic understanding of digital marketing tools (LinkedIn, website CMS, email platforms).

Benefits

  • 401K with rich company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Disability
  • PTO
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Development and Career Growth Opportunities