Marketing Assistant/Junior Account Executive

  • Full-time

Company Description

Jpixx Video Agency: Jpixx specializes in custom content messaging through cinematic narratives and high-energy edits. Our distinct vision pushes the boundaries of integrated media and we are known for our ability to apply the most effective video execution to the project at hand. With exceptional camera work, motion graphics, video editing and design, our work targets a diverse audience who value authenticity and crave an emotional connection bringing every­day people and places into extraordinary light. See how we Capture Life Creatively here: jpixx.com

Job Description

Are you ready to put that PR/Communications/Journalism/Advertising degree to good use, within a fun content-rich agency? Stoked to use the interpersonal and marketing abilities that come naturally to you, to communicate, write and work with people on a daily basis? Do you enjoy the way working with social media includes brainstorming, planning, writing, photography, project management, and design, but want more variety than just social media as your job?

Jpixx is looking for someone who has great ideas, strong communication skills, and a trained eye for dynamic visuals. Someone who is ready to start on the ground floor but with a clear pathway to grow quickly within the business side of our video agency. We will need this combined role (three focuses in one job) to deploy strong social media and marketing content to promote our company, aid our video team and company as a production assistant when needed, and support and work alongside our Account Executive/Producers. Eventually, you may assist clients directly and begin to manage projects.

This is a full-time entry-level role for a new graduate (or someone looking for a fresh start). Must be extremely self-reliant to move quickly and manage and carry out your own workload while transitioning in and out of various responsibilities and tasks. This role will not be moving into the creative department to be a shooter/director/editor/filmmaker so if that is what you seek, this is not the role for you.

Junior Account Executive

  • Monitor and maintain client feedback and Customer Relations Management software within the project management software
  • Set up large meetings and draft meeting agenda
  • Start a Job Proposal document (RFP), Assist in writing and putting together RFPs, Searching for RFPs and jobs.
  • AE Backup when others are out of the office, working with and around clients, eventually managing jobs and relationships with smaller clients.

Marketing Coordinator

  • Social media management and strategy: gather and manage content from the entire staff (including yourself) to craft, write and execute social posts, use google analytics
  • Create newsletters, blogs, etc.., make minor website changes/updates, integrate visuals into more client interactions
  • Strategize and execute future marketing efforts for the business as needed. Knowing how to tell and create stories that inspire, surprise, and intrigue viewers.

Production Assistant

  • Production Assistant on location, when needed: observantly at the ready for any and all needs onset (hold reflector, organize talent, etc…) while also snapping photos and phone clips to use for marketing needs.
  • Pre-production stages: put together a call sheet, assist with casting, develop production schedules, assist with research when needed

Qualifications

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Preferred Majors: Business, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Graphic Design, Photography, Video or related fields.
  • Full-time hours per week with flexibility within the schedule for occasional nights, weekends, schedule changes, and potential travel.
  • Must work and live full-time in the Virginia Beach area.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills, in both internal and client-facing settings at every level in an organization.
  • Sharp attention to detail, strong follow-through skills, and extremely organized and deadline-oriented.
  • Proactive with an innate sense of accountability/responsibility to the work.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a positive attitude and self-motivation.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Publisher, Illustrator, or other graphic design programs.
  • Must have excellent proofreading, and willingness to take initiative, think creatively, and solve problems.
  • Able to work efficiently remotely, on location, and in our office.
  • Familiarity with social media applications and best practices (Blogs, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, Linked In, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok).
  • An understanding of marketing principles.
  • Technical ability and knowledge of photography and visual platforms

The ideal candidate is willing to jump right into seeing where help is needed, they will work well independently and is not afraid to ask for what they need to keep things moving. They will have a strong ability to problem solve, write, multi-task, plan, and collaborate with others. We are looking for someone well-versed in social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked In, etc.), and will be very excited to do marketing work for a video-heavy marketing company.

Complimentary Skills: Copywriting, Grant Writing, RFP Writing, Photography, Event Planning, Government Contracting, Technical Writing, Graphic Design, Makeup Artist, Office Management, Sales, HTML/Coding, Web Design.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

  • Paid time off holidays, vacation, and sick days.
  • Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Opportunities for flex time, Internal training, mentorship, and access to industry education.

APPLY NOW

IF INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS (required):

  1. Send your resume through the job application.
  2. Send a brief cover letter to introduce yourself and why you fit this role at our company. Please include any "complimentary experiences" you may have (listed above, or above and beyond the list). --- If you don't live in the Virginia Beach area and you choose to apply anyway, please address this!
  3. Please send links to your social media work, ideation, writing samples, photography, and design that you may have.

NEXT STEPS

Here at Jpixx we are a very close-knit community and we work very closely with one another and we take our hiring process seriously. We look at every application thoroughly -  we will communicate through this job platform to keep communication alongside your application. We may reach out to ask for further information and will have a couple of rounds of interviews.  Because of the potential volume of applicants, we may not always respond with as much info as we would like to do, but please know that we appreciate your interest even if a position isn't an immediate fit. 

No phone calls, or unexpected visits, please. 

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Jpixx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.