Marketing Assistant

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) Kickstart your career with a company that's making a real impact. RK&K is looking for creative, curious, and motivated Marketing Assistants to join our team in Raleigh, Columbia, or Nashville. If you're a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in journalism, communications, English, marketing, or another writing-focused field, this could be the opportunity for you. We're looking for strong storytellers who love writing, editing, collaborating, and bringing fresh ideas to the table. You don't need years of experience. You need a positive attitude, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to jump in and contribute. At RK&K, you'll help tell the stories behind projects that shape communities across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. From developing compelling proposals and creating content to supporting strategic marketing initiatives, you'll gain hands-on experience while building skills that can grow into a long-term career. RK&K is a full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management firm with over 100 years of success. We're proud of our award-winning culture, where collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth are more than buzzwords. They're part of how we work every day. If you're ready to put your writing skills to work, learn from experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact from day one, we'd love to meet you. Essential Functions Edit proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials, incorporating feedback from technical reviewers Format and design professional documents and presentations Complete proposal forms and coordinate signatures and notarizations as needed Maintain resumes, project descriptions, company information, and photo libraries Search for and distribute relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to appropriate teams Assemble marketing packages, qualifications statements, small proposals, and other client-facing materials Learn about RK&K's diverse projects and help tell the stories behind our work Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related field 0-2 years Marketing Experience Familiarity with page layout and design software (such as Adobe InDesign) Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Excellent attention to detail and organization Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel A positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn Other Duties This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required. At RK&K, you'll do more than support proposals-you'll help shape how our firm presents itself to clients and communities. You'll work with talented professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of engineering and construction projects, and have opportunities to grow your skills in writing, design, marketing, and business development. What We Offer Hybrid work environment Generous Paid Time Off Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match A collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented culture Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career And much more! Why RK&K? At RK&K, your work will help tell the story behind projects that improve communities across the United States. As a full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management firm, we tackle complex challenges, and our marketing team plays a key role in communicating those solutions to clients and partners. For someone who loves writing, editing, page layout, and learning new things, this is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects while developing skills in proposal development, visual communication, and strategic marketing. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple disciplines, helping transform technical information into compelling, professional, and client-focused materials. What truly sets RK&K apart is our award-winning cultureYou'll join a team that values curiosity, encourages professional growth, and provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while building a meaningful career. Whether you're refining content, designing polished documents, or helping pursue exciting new projects, you'll be part of a firm known for delivering innovative solutions, being a trusted partner to clients, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr