Job Description
Synergy International Systems, Inc., a software technology and consulting firm based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, seeks a full-time marketing and communications specialist to join its growing Business Development team.
Synergy specializes in web-based software solutions for monitoring and evaluation, development effectiveness, and e-government. We have worked in over 50 countries, mostly in the developing world, and are known for our cutting-edge software technology and client-oriented approach. We are currently carrying out projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.
Position Summary
Synergy is seeking a motivated, innovative individual to manage the company’s marketing and communications efforts. Anticipated responsibilities include:
- Developing a corporate marketing and communications strategy with senior corporate leadership
- Managing the company website (www.synisys.com) and social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Creating, editing, and refining communications materials, including monthly corporate newsletters, news headlines, press releases, corporate brochures and factsheets, and corporate presentations (i.e. PowerPoint)
- Designing launch strategies for new products/releases
- Participating in corporate outreach to partners and clients
- Conducting outreach to relevant media outlets
- Participating in the development of business proposals and official reports
- Participating in networking and other client/partner-facing events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s/MBA preferred) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Development, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in a communications and/or marketing position, preferably with a firm or an organization working in international development and/or information technology (IT)
- Experience and knowledge in marketing to USAID, UNDP, and other international donors, as well as to developing country governments
- Skill in the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication and public outreach, ideally including some prior work in web design
- Ability to clearly and consistently organize, manage and present complex information in useful formats to a wide range of audiences
- Skill in workgroup leadership, project development and consensus building to conduct planning activities needed to carry out program objectives
- Ability to explain and advocate innovative communication techniques through written, spoken and visual means
- Knowledge of multimedia concepts, products, and deliverables using multimedia such as video, audio, podcasts, widgets, blogs, etc.
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills; ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working under strict deadlines
- Exercises independent initiative to learn new skills as part of a fast paced team centered work environment
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or French preferred
The Marketing and Communications Specialist is a full-time, permanent position to be based in our Tysons Corner, VA offices. Successful candidates will have pre-existing legal status permitting work in the United States.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and brief cover letter to Mr. Arshak Hovanesian (arshak.hovanesian@synisys.com). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
