Marketing Associate

Location: Arlington, VA 22203 (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)Citizenship: US Citizenship is required. Tek Stream is working with a client to identify a creative and motivated, early-career Marketing Associate to join a growing federal contractor in San Diego. The Marketing Associate will: Play a key part in supporting the implementation of the newly refreshed brand, developing creative content and updating marketing materials such as promotional papers, advertisements, and social media posts. Lead marketing projects and enhance brand presence across digital and traditional channels. Contribute to the execution of campaigns that align with our client’s brand strategy and business objectives. Manage social media platforms by scheduling posts, tracking engagement, and refining content strategy. Assist in website content updates and digital branding initiatives. Lead conference and event planning, including logistics coordination, material preparation, and on-site or virtual support. Drive internal messaging efforts, such as leadership communications, employee spotlights, and company-wide updates. Develop and manage internal communications to improve team engagement, transparency, and organizational communication. Create and refine internal templates to align with our client’s brand guidelines, ensuring professional and cohesive visual communication. Conduct research to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing campaigns. Track and report on the effectiveness of marketing activities, making recommendations for improvement. Own content updates and maintenance for Share Point, ensuring employees have easy access to announcements, and resources. Manage swag procurement, vendor relationships, inventory, and fulfillment to ensure high-quality branded merchandise for employees, partners, and events, including new hires, company initiatives, and employee recognition programs. The ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in marketing, branding, content creation, and/or internal communications in a B2B environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and creativity. Strong experience in both Illustrator and Photoshop. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Power Point) and Share Point for content management. Experience with social media (e.g., Linked In) and website content updates. Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).Prior experience in event planning and logistics coordination a plus Ability to analyze marketing performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations. Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally. Federal contracting background Hybrid position with 3 days per week in Arlington, VA.