Marketing Assistant - Arlington, VA

Townhall Media is looking for a Marketing Assistant to assist with our marketing and content promotional efforts on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. To apply, you should have a solid understanding of publishing on social media, the conservative political landscape, and content creation. The ideal candidate will be both creative and analytical and will thrive in a fast paced, teamwork environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying key editorial content to promote across social channels using real-time analytics tools like Chartbeat
• Creating engaging images and/or videos that promote Facebook sharing
• Designing A/B tests to evaluate new positing strategies
• Researching new social trends
• Measuring results of social posts and using data to optimize
• Creating ad campaigns to grow audiences and drive site traffic
• Implementation of new social networks and technologies

Requirements:

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of Facebook and other social networks (beyond personal use)
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strength in evaluating and interpreting data
• Familiarity with the conservative political landscape
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Photoshop/Adobe Creative Cloud skills a plus

The position is our Arlington, VA office and will report to the Director of Operations.