Advertising and Marketing Specialist

<strong>FICS, Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Specialist</strong> to join our innovative team! As a Marketing Specialist, you will design and implement effective advertising and marketing strategies that showcase our cutting-edge loan origination and servicing software products. Your role will involve taking the lead on Advertising concepts and campaigns, creating engaging content, managing digital marketing campaigns, advertising, and analyzing market trends to help us stay ahead of the competition.<br><br>We are searching for a candidate who is not only creative in graphic design, but someone who can take the lead role in advertising for the company. If you have a passion for crafting compelling narratives, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative team environment, you could be the perfect fit for our organization!<br><br><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><strong>What you bring:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, and/or a related field</li><li>Minimum of four (4) years of experience in advertising and marketing, including developing and implementing marketing and advertising strategies, as well as graphic design experience, preferably for a mortgage company, financial institution, or in the software industry</li><li>Significant work experience in advertising or marketing specialist roles</li><li>Advertising and marketing campaign portfolio upon request</li><li>Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in Adobe CC Applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat)</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to learn other software used by FICS in a Windows environment</li><li>Physical ability to unpack, assemble, disassemble, and pack convention booths</li><li>Strong analytical skills to measure and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content</li><li>Experience with email marketing is preferred but not required</li><li>A creative mindset with an eagerness to learn and innovate<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>At FICS, our customers are our top priority, and we've proudly established a reputation for delivering substantial competitive advantages to our nationwide clientele for over 40 years and still going strong.<br><br>Curious about what it's like to be part of the FICS family? Discover more at: www.FICS.com/about-us/life-at-fics. Check out some of the amazing benefits and perks we offer at www.FICS.com/about-us/employment.<br><br>Don't miss out—apply today to become a member of the FICS Marketing team!

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