Content & Event Marketing Specialist

Event Marketer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Investment Company Institute (ICI) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Specialist, Content and Events Marketing to lead day-to-day execution of comprehensive marketing plans for conferences, workshops, webinars, and other events. The role requires strong writing, social/digital strategy, and collaboration with subject matter experts.

The position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two remote, offering opportunities to develop multi-channel campaigns, newsletters, blogs, and video

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–4 years in event promotions and meetings.
• Experience managing cross-channel marketing for conferences, events, and webinars.
• Strong writing and editing capabilities for promotional content.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the communications vision into compelling storytelling across audiences.
• Build and execute marketing plans for conferences, workshops, webinars, and events.
• Coordinate event promotion and registration using Cvent.
• Write copy for conferences and events pages on the ICI site.
• Develop social media toolkits for attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and digital teams on campaigns.
• Create daily newsletters highlighting conference panel highlights and insights.
• Draft pre- and post-conference blogs and recap content.
• Partner with creative teams on video promotions and testimonials.
• Monitor metrics and KPIs to inform proactive marketing planning.

Skills

Written communication

Social media strategy

Content creation

Professional judgement

Delegation

Digital platforms understanding

Analytics & KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cvent

Job description

As the leading global association of mutual funds, ETFs, and other regulated funds, the mission of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) is to strengthen the foundation of the asset management industry for the ultimate benefit of the long-term individual investor.

As a member of the Strategic Communications department reporting to the Director, Digital Strategy, the Specialist, Content and Events Marketing is responsible for managing day-to-day execution of full-scale marketing plans to promote ICI’s business, brand, conferences, events, and webinars.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Director, Digital Strategy and Strategic Communications leadership to operationalize the broader communications vision for ICI into effective storytelling across audiences.
• Builds and executes full-scale marketing plans for conferences, workshops, webinars, and other ICI events, leveraging tactics including social media, email, SMS, paid promotion, and more.
• Supports the planning, development, and execution of research to gain in-depth knowledge of all ICI target audiences.
• Writes copy for conference promotions and events pages on the ICI website.
• Prepares attendee, exhibitor, sponsor, and speaker social media toolkits.
• Coordinates event promotion and registration through Cvent event management system.
• Works closely with subject matter experts to market events to appropriate groups, ensure customer list accuracy, and curate customer databases for future promotions.
• Builds long‑term relationships with digital stakeholders and partners with colleagues at member firms and allied organizations.
• Creates daily newsletters published each morning of a conference sharing panel highlights, speaker insights, and more.
• Drafts pre- and post‑conference blogs, previewing and recapping conference highlights.
• Partners with the creative team to develop video promotions, on‑the‑ground testimonials, and sizzle reels.
• Supports the broader digital team on the promotion of ICI Viewpoints blogs, research reports, and other ICI priorities.
• Collects rigorous metrics and KPIs to inform a proactive, forward‑looking approach that can improve ICI’s marketing.

ICI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include a comprehensive medical plan, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid leave, commuting subsidies, and tuition reimbursement as well as training and development opportunities. Based in Washington, DC, ICI is conveniently located next to McPherson Square Metro station. This is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two working from home.

ICI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and minimum of 2 – 4 years related experience in event promotions and meetings.
• Previous management of social channels and digital platforms.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of tailored communications and/or marketing campaigns.
• Experience in finance or other heavily regulated industries is a plus.
• Outstanding written communication abilities.
• Outstanding understanding of social and digital strategy.
• Commitment to the creation of creative, impactful, and compelling content contributing to ICI’s strategic goals.
• Excellent professional judgement.
• Ability to delegate tasks while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Deep understanding of digital and social platforms and relevant strategies.
• Ability to collect and use data, analytics, and other KPIs for campaign development and execution.