Digital Marketing Specialist

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to support digital marketing efforts, including social media management, website updates, and multi-channel campaigns. The role collaborates with teams to deliver marketing programs and maintain digital resources.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, and eager to contribute in a dynamic Marketing & Communications team focused on Virginia’s economic growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of digital marketing, communications, or social media marketing experience.
• Experience updating website content via a CMS (HubSpot, WordPress, Drupal).
• Experience with marketing automation and email marketing platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content creation and schedule posts across VEDP platforms.
• Maintain social media content calendar and coordinate with internal teams.
• Design and edit graphics and visual assets for social media and digital campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Digital marketing basics

MS Office

Tools

HubSpot

WordPress

Drupal

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist within its Marketing & Communications (M&C) Division to support the execution of marketing strategies and initiatives that advance VEDP’s mission and marketing objectives. The M&C Division manages Virginia’s business brand and builds awareness of the Commonwealth’s advantages among key audiences.

The Digital Marketing Specialist plays an important role in supporting VEDP’s digital marketing efforts through social media management and support, website content updates, digital campaign execution, and marketing asset coordination. This position works collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to help deliver marketing programs, maintain digital resources, and support day-to-day marketing operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, and eager to contribute to a dynamic marketing team dedicated to promoting Virginia as a premier place to live, work, and do business.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with social media content creation and coordinate the scheduling and publishing of content across VEDP platforms
• Assist in maintaining the social media content calendar and coordinating content with internal teams
• Design and edit graphics, quote cards, and other visual assets for social media and digital marketing initiatives
• Support the execution of digital marketing campaigns and initiatives across multiple channels
• Help coordinate and execute webinar registration and email marketing campaigns within HubSpot
• Conduct research and pull analytics from marketing dashboards to support campaign reporting and optimization
• Help update and maintain content across VEDP.org and affiliated websites, including articles, Virginia Economic Review content, success stories, documents, and other web content
• Perform routine website updates, including contact information changes, document uploads, and content edits
• Assist with quality assurance by reviewing website content for accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Assist with maintaining marketing assets within the VEDP intranet and other digital asset management systems
• Upload, organize, categorize, and archive marketing collateral, photography, graphics, and other digital resources
• Help ensure marketing materials remain current by coordinating routine content and asset updates
• Assist with maintaining marketing databases and supporting communications reporting efforts
• Support day-to-day marketing operations and special projects across the M&C team
• Coordinate marketing requests and assist with project timelines and deliverablesCollaborate with colleagues across VEDP to support organizational marketing initiatives

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency while managing routine tasks

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, website management, or social media marketing required
• Experience supporting social media content development and publishing required
• Experience updating website content through a content management system (CMS) required
• Experience using marketing automation and email marketing platforms preferred
• Experience with HubSpot, WordPress, Drupal, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop preferred

This is a hybrid position based in VEDP’s Richmond office and requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. Salary Range: $52,000-$62,000. Application deadline: October 16, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or [e-mail]. TDD 1-800-828-1120.