Verasolve is seeking a dynamic, driven, confident, proactive professional with 8 – 10 years’ post-college experience, or 6 – 8 years’ post-college experience with a master’s degree in communications, and exceptional strategy, client relationship management and writing skills to join our team as a Strategic Marketing & PR Manager.

What You Need to Know

This is a new B2B/B2G strategic, integrated marketing and communications position that requires demonstrated ability to develop, implement and measure marketing and communications strategies and tactics in a fast-paced environment as well as proven ability to successfully manage client relationships for multiple accounts.

This position reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.

• B2B/B2G agency experience desired; the ability to juggle multiple clients in different industries with varying needs and deadlines is essential.
• Government contracting and IT/technology/cybersecurity industry experience desired. Financial services industry, federal agency, healthcare and/or associations experience very helpful.
• Knowledge of AP Style useful.
• Sense of humor ideal.
• This position will be responsible for managing 3 – 4 accounts.
• This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• This is NOT a graphic design, business development or sales position.
• Must live in DC Metro area; will not relocate.

What We’re Looking For / What You’ll Be Doing

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or English with marketing courses – PLUS 8 – 10 years’ post-college experience, or 6 – 8 years’ post-college experience with a master’s degree in communications, and exceptional strategy, client relationship management and writing skills.
• Agency experience with B2B/B2G marketing, PR, branding and social media – plus the ability to work quickly and carefully and manage your time effectively.
• Industry experience with small- to mid-sized government contracting, financial services and/or IT/cybersecurity/technology companies. Federal agency, healthcare and/or associations experience a plus.
• Account and/or client management experience because you’ll be overseeing your accounts and working directly with C-level clients or managing clients’ in-house marketing and communications teams.
• Ability to think and act strategically because you’ll be helping clients develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans for the short and long term.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, establish KPIs and analyze metrics because you’ll need to know if your strategies and tactics are successful or require course corrections.
• Excellent communication skills. You’ll be talking with, and listening to, our clients’ executives and other key staff, as well as connecting with media contacts – so you should feel comfortable working with all kinds of people, with all kinds of personalities, in all kinds of jobs.
• Exceptional business writing and editing skills. You’re going to be writing and editing a lot – engaging press releases and article or interview pitches, website copy, blog posts, case studies, white papers, emails, invitations, newsletters, presentations, social media profiles and posts, marketing one-pagers and brochures and much more.
• Solid website skills. You’ll be developing sitemaps, wire frames, working with WordPress themes or with custom coders, developing content, writing and editing copy, selecting photos or providing creative direction regarding graphic design features, etc.
• Terrific research skills. You’ll also be researching online – media outlets, awards, speaking opportunities, competitors, markets, shareable content and much more.
• Incredible organizational skills. You may be planning events, such as seminars and webinars – plus keeping track of multiple clients.
• Willingness – to dive in, take responsibility, ask questions, lead, multitask, collaborate, learn, work hard, meet tight deadlines — and have fun.

What Will be Helpful

• Experience with WordPress and with developing (but not coding) websites.
• Experience with social media marketing and advertising (LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), including social media dashboards such as Hootsuite.
• Experience with email platforms like Constant Contact and MailChimp.
• Experience with Meltwater or similar PR database.
• Familiarity with SEO, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, etc.
• Familiarity with graphic design (but this is NOT a creative/design position).
• Working with printers, graphic designers and other third-party vendors.

What We Offer

• Interesting, varied, exciting and challenging work at an O’Dwyer’s, Washington Business Journal and Inc. 5000 ranked firm.
• Fun, friendly co-workers and monthly staff social events.
• Opportunities for professional development (lunch & learns, mentoring) and career growth.
• A brand new, open office in a beautiful suburban setting with free parking.
• You MUST have a car – we’re NOT Metro accessible or near a bus stop.
• Teleworking Opportunities.
• Vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, health insurance, voluntary benefits, 401k and more.

What You Should Do

• To be considered, you must send resume AND cover letter to Sarah Cody, Chief Development Officer, at scody@verasolve.com.
• We may ask for two recent writing samples (press releases, articles, blog posts, case studies, white papers) AND salary requirements.

Verasolve is seeking a dynamic, driven, confident, proactive professional with 2 – 3 years’ post-college experience, or 2 years’ post-college experience with a master’s degree in communications and exceptional writing, editing and client relationship management skills to join our team as a Senior Marketing & PR Specialist.

This position reports to an Associate Director and will join a team that currently has one Senior Marketing and PR Specialist.

What You Need to Know

• This is a new B2B/B2G marketing, PR, branding and social media position that requires a love of writing and editing, hands-on execution (research, writing, pitching, editing, etc.), confidence when communicating with clients and an understanding of strategy.
• B2B/B2G agency experience desired; the ability to juggle multiple clients in different industries with varying needs and deadlines is essential.
• Government contracting and IT/technology/cybersecurity industry experience desired. Financial services industry, federal agency, healthcare and/or associations experience very helpful.
• Knowledge of AP Style very helpful.
• This is a Strategic, Integrated Communications and Marketing Position
• This is NOT a sales position or a graphic design position.
• This is NOT a manager-level or director-level position.

What We’re Looking For / What You’ll Be Doing

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or English with courses in marketing – PLUS at least 2 – 3 years of B2B and/or B2G marketing, PR, branding and/or social media experience (or at least 2 years plus a master’s in communications, or working towards a master’s in communications).
• Willingness – to dive in, take responsibility, ask questions, multi-task, collaborate, learn, work hard, meet tight deadlines — and have fun.
• Ability to work quickly and carefully. Detail-oriented? Obsessive about correct spelling and grammar? A proofreading perfectionist? We want you to apply!
• Good understanding of strategy. You’ll be helping clients achieve their goals, so understanding what their goals are and how to achieve them through strategic marketing, PR, branding and/or social media plans and tactics (as well as knowing how to measure success) is important.
• Exceptional business writing and editing skills. You’re going to be writing a lot – engaging press releases and article or interview pitches, website copy, blog posts, case studies, white papers, emails, invitations, newsletters, presentations, social media profiles and posts, marketing one-pagers and brochures and much more.
• Excellent client communication skills. You’ll be talking with, and listening to, our clients’ executives and other key staff, as well as connecting with media contacts – so you should feel comfortable working with all kinds of people, with all kinds of personalities, in all kinds of jobs.
• Terrific research skills. You’ll also be researching online – media outlets, awards, speaking opportunities, competitors, markets, shareable content and much more.
• Incredible organizational skills. You’ll be helping plan events, such as trade shows, seminars, webinars, office parties, community programs and more. Plus, you’ll be working on deliverables for multiple clients at the same time, so you’ll need to keep all the balls in the air while juggling client responsibilities.
• Solid website skills. You’ll probably be helping develop sitemaps, wire frames, working with WordPress themes or with custom coders, developing content, writing and editing copy, selecting photos or providing creative support regarding graphic design features, etc.

What Will be Helpful

• Experience with WordPress and with developing (but not coding) websites.
• Experience with social media marketing and advertising (LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), including social media dashboards such as Hootsuite.
• Experience with email platforms like Constant Contact and MailChimp.
• Experience with Meltwater or similar PR database.
• Familiarity with SEO, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, etc.
• Familiarity with graphic design (but this is NOT a creative/design position)
• Working with printers, graphic designers and other third-party vendors.

What We Offer

• Interesting, varied, exciting and challenging work at an O’Dwyer’s, Washington Business Journal and Inc. 5000 ranked firm.
• Fun, friendly co-workers and monthly staff social events.
• Opportunities for professional development (lunch & learns, mentoring) and career growth.
• A brand new, open office in a beautiful suburban setting with free parking.
• You MUST have a car – we’re NOT Metro accessible or near a bus stop.
• Teleworking Opportunities.
• Vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, health insurance, voluntary benefits, 401k and more.

What You Should Do

• To be considered, please send cover letter AND resume to Sarah Cody, Chief Development Officer, at scody@verasolve.com.
• We may ask for two recent writing samples (press releases, pitches, articles, blog posts, case studies, white papers) AND salary requirements.

We are seeking dynamic, driven, confident college or graduate students with exceptional research, writing and editing skills to join our team as part-time or full-time social media, content marketing & PR interns. This position is available winter, spring, summer and fall.

What You Need to Know

• This position is eligible for telecommuting.
• This position is for a minimum of two months.
• This position is unpaid, but you will gain in-depth, hands-on marketing & PR experience and mentoring from experienced co-workers.
• We will be happy to work with you and your college or graduate school regarding course credit.
• We will work around your education obligations and your schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• Junior or Senior in college or graduate student working toward a degree in communications, PR, English or marketing with a focus on business writing/content marketing.
  3.0 GPA (minimum).
• Willingness to dive in, take responsibility, ask questions, multitask, be independent, collaborate, learn, work hard, meet tight deadlines – and have fun.
• Ability to work quickly AND carefully.
• Exceptional research, writing and editing skills – and a true love of writing.
• A news junkie or someone who is aware of, and interested in, what’s going on in the world, and who is curious about a variety of industries, such as public health, cybersecurity, IT, law, finance or construction.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work for clients in various industries on projects such as:

• Researching, writing and posting to social media.
• Researching, writing and posting blogs.
• Developing content for email newsletters.
• Researching and building targeted media lists for press releases and pitches.
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases.
• Researching awards and speaking engagement opportunities and helping apply for them.
• Etc.

What Will be Helpful

• Experience with social media marketing and advertising (LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), including social media dashboards such as Hootsuite.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Experience with Meltwater or similar media databases.
• Knowledge of AP Style.

What We Offer

• Interesting, varied, exciting and challenging work at an O’Dwyer’s, Washington Business Journal and Inc. 5000 ranked firm—and real experience to help you get hired after you graduate. ALL of our college graduate interns have started their industry careers after gaining practical experience at Verasolve.
• Fun, friendly co-workers AND senior level mentors, all of whom provide support and guidance.
• The ability to telecommute.
• A new, open office in a beautiful suburban setting with free parking (NOT Metro accessible or near a bus stop).
• Company lunch & learns, happy hours, fun days, community service activities and more.

What We Don’t Offer

• Days spent on coffee, breakfast and lunch runs.
• Weeks spent scanning, copying, filing or entering data.
• Predictable, monotonous, useless anything.

What You Should Do

Please send cover letter AND resume to Sarah Cody, Chief Development Officer, at scody@verasolve.com.

We may ask for two recent writing samples (press releases, blog posts, case studies, social media posts, etc.).