Marketing and Communications Writer

Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level4+ years exp

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Shape and produce clear, engaging marketing and communications content across corporate, client, and public-facing platforms, collaborating with brand teams, planners, and engineers to turn technical ideas into accessible writing.

  • Collaborate with planners, engineers, and brand teams to plan and produce content
  • Translate technical ideas into accessible writing for public audiences and decision-makers
  • Ensure every piece is clear, polished, and on message

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You'll write across a variety of formats, from newsletters and webpages to video scripts and social media.
  • On the corporate side, you'll work collaboratively to plan and produce content that shows who we are and what we do.
  • On client projects, you'll work alongside planners and engineers on transportation projects across the country, shaping communications strategy and turning technical ideas into clear, engaging writing for public audiences and decision-makers.
  • Whatever the task, you'll make sure every piece is clear, polished, and on message.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or similar relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience writing and editing public-facing content
  • Experience working within a defined brand and style
  • Familiarity with digital marketing tools including email platforms (Mailchimp), social media schedulers (Agorapulse, Meta Business Suite), website platforms (Squarespace, Wordpress), analytics (Google Analytics), and CRM systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • A collaborative approach to generating strategies and developing creative solutions

Benefits

  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
  • Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
  • 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrued annually
  • Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Support
  • Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
  • Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together
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Toole Design Group

Toole Design is the nation's leading planning, engineering, and landscape architecture firm specializing in active, multimodal transportation. For over 20 years, we’ve created great places that move people.

Founded in 2003
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
340 employees (36 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$68K/yr – $80K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Marketing Communications median pay in the United States

$85K/yr

Most earn $69K to $115K. Based on 710 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
11 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.6%
Direct
39.1%
Referral
4.2%
Social
1.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~340
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Marketing and Communications Writer

Toole Design Group · Hartford, CT · Hybrid