Marketing Coordinator - Government Digital Marketing - Viasat, Inc.

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

The Viasat Government Marketing Team operates across all the government business areas for both government connectivity and defence advanced technologies. In this steep growth, international business, we need a self-starting, enthusiastic marketing coordinator to help us reach our marketing goals in a timely and cost effective manner.  Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will work alongside the entire government marketing team as well as the central marketing and agencies.

The day-to-day:

This role will work closely with our marketing and operations teams but will require a level of self motivation and time management skills.  As your work will be campaign based, you'll work within our project management structure, but also be prepared for the occasional fire drill that is marketing!  As a digital marketing professional, you will be our internal tactician and help advise the team on what will deliver the best outcomes in this area.

What you'll need:

This role is a support role which will supplement exisiting resources and provide an in-house, agile approach to our marketing campaigns. Understanding the generalist nature of the role, the level of experience and/or qualifications therefore would be at the intermediate rather than expert level. What is essential is that if you don't have ALL the expereince listed below, you are able to pick up the technology and learn on the job.  The key qualities we seek are enthusiasm and a positive demeanor.   Responsibilities will include:

 

Digital Media and Design

• Graphic design software ( Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Canva)
• Content management systems (CMS) (Ziflow, Adobe Workfront)
• Image and file management
• Content curation

Marketing and Content Creation

• Data analysis
• Campaign coordination
• Vendor cooridnation
• Researching and reporting
• SEO/SEM
• Digital ad management
• Social media marketing (Sprout Social, Hootsuite)

Project Management

• Project management software (Mondaty, Basecamp, Asana, or Airtable)
• Content management systems (Ziflow, Adobe Workfront)
• Task management

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years experience in Marketing coordination
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Suite, Illustrator
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and with multiple stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with strong data analytic skills
• Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or equivalent experience
• US Government position.  US Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 10%

 

 

What will help you on the job:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Task oriented but able to adjust to unforseen, last minute requests
• General interest in and affinity for digital marketing tools
• Ability to collaborate in the brainstorming process and sharing knowledge as well as accepting mentorship

Salary range:$65,700.00 - $96,900.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $81,700.00- $114,400.00/ annually :At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.