Junior Communications & Content Specialist

ICA Language Services in; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services in Arlington, VA is seeking a Communications Specialist - Entry Level (Administrative) to manage external and internal communications that support our brand. The role involves creating content for clients, students, and employees, updating mailing lists, and ensuring consistent information across channels.

You will work on ICA Learn content, social media, website updates, and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with social media management, content creation, and website maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with learning management systems is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with and through others including those over whom there is no formal authority
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems
• Positive, enthusiastic, energetic, with a good sense of humor
• Self-starter with a curious mindset and desire to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Disseminate timely and accurate school announcements and other communications to ICA's customers and students.
• Develop and manage content for all ICA social media platforms to engage and inform clients, students, and prospective employees.
• Ensure the ICA website is updated regularly with accurate, relevant and engaging information.
• Create and distribute communications for ICA Learn, including announcements, updates, and relevant resources for students.
• Propose design solutions for the visual appeal of the LMS interface.
• Support business development and marketing efforts by designing proposal layouts, creating conference handouts, and producing other marketing materials.
• Disseminate informational materials to clients and students while maintaining and updating mailing lists and other contact information to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Gather and analyze feedback to propose adjustments in communication strategies if needed
• All other duties as assigned
• Create and distribute company-wide announcements to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Develop and publish internal news feeds to communicate key updates and initiatives.
• Create and distribute communications for ICA Learn, including announcements, updates, and relevant resources for instructors.
• Support the instructor training program by developing brand-appropriate training packages.
• Collaborate with HR to distribute critical communications, such as benefits updates and policy changes.
• Support HR in implementing initiatives to enhance employee engagement and communication.
• Disseminate, or assist in disseminating, informational materials to employees utilizing current HR information
• Gather and analyze feedback to propose adjustments in communication strategies if needed
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Content creation

Website maintenance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Learning management systems

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ICA Language Services in Arlington, VA is seeking a Communications Specialist - Entry Level (Administrative) to manage external and internal communications that support our brand. The role involves creating content for clients, students, and employees, updating mailing lists, and ensuring consistent information across channels.

You will work on ICA Learn content, social media, website updates, and marketing materials.