Marketing Coordinator job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Marketing Coordinator job summary
Our digital design firm is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to work with our advertising department to ensure projects get done on time and under budget. Our Marketing Coordinator will collaborate with key players on our marketing team to make sure that each project gets the resources and attention it needs to be successful. The successful candidate for this role will also be responsible for handling correspondence with clients and communicating with other departments within the company to keep marketing campaigns on track.
Marketing Coordinator responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Support the marketing department by scheduling and organizing the creation of website content
- Work with the graphic design team to help deliver content that meets client specifications
- Prepare letters and emails to clients in response to questions or to provide clarification on an ongoing project
- Monitor marketing industry news and submit reports on emerging trends to management each month
- Work with marketing team to coordinate day-to-day activities that lead to the completion of projects and tasks
Marketing Coordinator qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Advertising
- 2+ years’ marketing, advertising or graphic design experience
- Possess (or be in the process of completing) a CIM certification or similar industry certification
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills