The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as Marketing Support Specialist. This is a paid, Part-time position(20 hrs)
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or relevant experience
- A trained eye for professional aesthetics in videography and graphic design
- Experience with videography, video equipment, and video editing
- Experience with color correction and grading.
- Understanding of social media trends and video optimization techniques.
- Ability to adapt to evolving industry technologies and trends.
- Knowledge of sound design and audio editing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creative thinking and a passion for visual storytelling.
- Strong attention to detail
Marketing & Design:
- Promote IAR programs through social media, website posts, newsletters, annual reports, and brochures.
- Ensure a consistent brand identity in all communications to provide a professional and courteous service experience.
- Develop and implement branding strategies in coordination with IAR leadership.
- Establish SOPs and propose marketing-related policies for approval and enforcement by IAR leadership
- Manage social media accounts and establish best practices for consistent and engaging communication.
- Enhance brand image visually to meet objectives and align with organizational style.
- Oversee the creation of graphics for programs and multimedia in collaboration with vendors.
- Create a repository of approved images, graphics, typography, and other visual resources.
- Liaise with the IAR Public Relations Team regarding publishing statements and releases in times of PR crises
- Integrate marketing outlets and engagement points into a holistic ecosystem.
- Collaborate with IT and Administration to maintain the website with brand-appropriate content and ensure optimal SEO.
- Collaborate with finance and fundraising teams to integrate marketing strategies for sustainable donations.
- Support committees with graphic design and copywriting needs.
- Oversee the building of contact lists and maintain a repository of marketing lists.
- Respond to informational requests and social media messages in accordance with IAR policy and strategy.
Multimedia Content Creation:
- Edit and assemble raw footage into polished and engaging videos for various platforms, including social media, websites, and internal communications.
- Record quality content using state-of-the-art studio equipment
- Record B-Roll at IAR activities and events for various multimedia uses
- Organize and maintain an efficient system for storing and retrieving video files.
- Generate multimedia that does effective storytelling of IAR’s ongoing and past accomplishments and activities
- Work closely with graphic designers, photographers, and other multimedia professionals to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing representation of the brand.
- Provide input on the visual aspects of multimedia projects to enhance overall quality and consistency.
To apply, please send an email to [email protected] with the following:
- Include the job code “ Marketing Support Specialist” in the subject line
- Attach a cover letter
- Attach a resume
- A strong portfolio showcasing past work in videography, video editing, and graphic design
