Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Do you like working in a fast-paced environment? Wearing multiple hats? Learning new skill-sets? Acumen Companies, a multidisciplinary, opportunistic real estate development and investment company based in Washington D.C., is looking for an entry-level Marketing and Public Relations Manager to assist senior management in performing daily marketing and PR duties for real estate and development projects.
Acumen Companies is one of the DC region's fastest-growing real estate development firms, making it one of the top 50 companies on the Washington Business journal's fastest-growing company list 2 years in a row. Acumen creates vibrant and engaging communities through mixed-used multifamily and hotel projects throughout the DC and LA markets.
As a Marketing and PR Manager, your primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support by monitoring front desk, process incoming mail, answer incoming calls, and other administrative tasks as assigned
- Lead HR tasks such advertise job openings on various platforms and coordinate new hire interviews
- Maintain social media (LinkedIn) presence and assist in website content
- Lead content creation and brand management
- Maintain contacts with media outlets to publicize the company’s developments as needed
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports
- Maintain property accounting spreadsheets for monthly review by executives
- Assist accounting department with invoice processing, bank deposits, and bank reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of year end budgets and monthly forecasts
- Review and process employee Expense Reports on a monthly basis
- Maintain current insurance property paperwork and corporate city filing documents
- Maintain an organized and efficient filing system within the departments
- Prepare mailings and priority shipments for accounting and project departments
- Other related duties as assigned
Who you are and what you bring:
- BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
- Passion for the field of real estate development
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Grace under pressure, the ability to switch gears quickly
- Strong technical aptitude
- Uncompromising personal integrity
- Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility, and entrepreneurship
What you get by joining our team:
- Base Compensation and Discretionary Profit Sharing Plan
- Parking and Transportation: whether you choose to drive or take the metro, we’ve got you covered. You are eligible for reimbursable transportation costs (on-site parking, SmartBenefits Transit Pass) for up to $285/month. (relevant for when we’re back in the office)
- Cell Phone: we’re on the go - a lot. Because of that, we’ve also got your cell phone expenses covered.
- Credit Card: thinking about a new credit card that has amazing benefits? When you join our team, you become eligible for the American Express Business Platinum Card and its listed rewards ($200 uber credit, $200 airline credit, 35% points back on flights, access to hundreds of airline lounges, the list goes on). We pay for the $595 annual fee.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave/Personal Leave, and Holidays: team members are eligible for 10-15 days of PTO, 5 days of sick leave/personal time, and several company-observed holidays with time off and pay.
- Great Work Space: we are proud to call our nation’s capital our home. We feed off the energy of working in Washington, D.C., at the epicenter of innovation and national discourse. Our office is located in the heart of downtown, steps away from the White House and every metro line. Our team occupies a penthouse space, which has access to the roof, for those who enjoy lunch with a view.
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