Marketing Communications Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Aptela is a leader in business VoIP, eliminating the expense and hassle of traditional business phone systems and service with a powerful, Internet service that revolutionizes the way companies communicate. Targeting Small and Medium-sized Businesses, Aptela offers a solution that is innovative, reliable and affordable.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Marketing Communications Coordinator will serve as the primary copywriter/editor for a variety of online and offline media. The ability to translate product and service offerings into business-oriented value statements is essential. Responsibilities include:

• Write and/or influence direction of various types of copy appropriate for marketing materials for customers, partners, and internal audiences.
• Develop and/or edit copy for a variety of communications including sales collateral, case studies, website content, advertising vehicles, presentations and newsletters.
• Maintain high standards of copywriting and exercise quality control on all copy, including obtaining approvals, editing/proofreading. Edit and proofread copy developed by others as needed.
• Ensure that all marketing communications materials developed for internal or external use support and reinforce Aptela’s brand.
• Establish marketing project schedules (timelines, milestones and deliverables) and manage progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Optimization of website for continual improvements in conversions and other key website statistics.
• Support media relations, analyst relations and even marketing as needed.
• This position reports to the Director of Marketing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Develop and/or edit copy for a variety of communications including sales collateral, case studies, website content, advertising vehicles, presentations and newsletters.
• Superb organizer who can coordinate task between many contributing parties and push projects through to completion.
• Highly computer and web savvy.
• Creative thinker.
• Passsion for excellence.
• Ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED SKILL SET & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications or related field.
• 4-6 years experience in marketing communications or related field.
• Excellent written communication skills a must.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, customer-service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high-priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal and external parties.
• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter.
• Some knowledge of Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Web Design (CS2 Illustrator) and HTML preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint a must.

To submit a resume or receive more information, please contact: careers@aptela.com