NERA Marketing Associate (Washington, DC)

Company:NERA

Description:

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organized Marketing Associate to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent university graduate who is eager to gain hands-on experience supporting our client relationship manager (CRM), website, business development, project management, and events teams. The Marketing Associate will provide essential administrative support, assist with marketing technology tasks, and help coordinate marketing initiatives across teams. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop foundational skills in marketing coordination and project management within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The Marketing Associate will work with an experienced, diverse team on a range of campaigns including email announcements, creative social media campaigns, and world-class events. The NERA Marketing team is highly collaborative and collegial, working together to share insights and provide a high level of service to internal and external clients. The team fosters continuous learning and professional growth.

This role is an excellent starting point for candidates looking to build a career in marketing coordination and project support within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth communication and workflow across marketing projects.

• Learn and utilize marketing technologies and tools to improve efficiency and gain insights.

• Assist the Marketing Technology team with basic CRM and website support tasks, including testing emails, web forms, and landing pages.

• Support the Project Management team by maintaining and updating project tasks and statuses using project management tools such as monday.com.

• Help maintain data quality in the Salesforce CRM by processing contact updates and managing subscription preferences.

• Provide administrative support by drafting simple documentation, quick reference guides, and training materials.

• Manage administrative inboxes and respond to routine support requests.

• Assist with coordinating marketing materials and supporting event planning activities such as webinars and seminars.

• Support the Business Development team with outreach campaigns and tracking their effectiveness.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates strong writing skills to create clear, concise, and professional marketing content.

• Ability to leverage AI tools to support and streamline marketing processes and content creation.

• Basic understanding of CRM systems and project management tools; experience with Salesforce, monday.com, or similar platforms is a plus but not required.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assist in tracking, interpreting, and reporting on marketing campaign performance and other key metrics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities with experienced marketing professionals.

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Opportunities to participate in firm-sponsored social activities.

For more information about NERA please visit our website (www.nera.com).

To apply, please submit a cover letter and your full academic and professional CV. Any writing samples are appreciated.

The applicable base salary for this role is $55,000 – $60,000 per year and eligible for overtime.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

As part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) Management Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting (http://www.nera.com/) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.