Marketing & Growth Associate (Content Writer)

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

KSM’s Marketing & Growth team is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that drive brand visibility, generate leads, and support business development efforts across assigned industries and service lines. The marketing & growth associate plays a key supporting role in bringing these strategies to life. This position is ideal for an early-career professional and offers hands-on experience in multiple facets of marketing, from campaign coordination and content creation to events and client engagement initiatives that support the firm’s overall growth goals.

NOTE: This is a content-heavy role requiring strong professional writing skills and exceptional attention to detail. The associate will contribute significantly to the development and refinement of written marketing materials across multiple platforms. Candidates must demonstrate strong writing proficiency and careful attention to detail throughout the application process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contributor to written marketing content, including thought leadership pieces, website copy, email communications, social media posts, and other growth marketing-related materials
• Draft, edit, and proofread written communications to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with KSM’s brand voice
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and growth programs that align with industry and/or service line goals and objectives
• Support collaboration with internal teams and/or outsourced marketing resources to deliver high-quality content, creative assets, web updates, digital marketing, proposals and sales enablement tools, and communications that support growth strategies
• Help coordinate campaign execution across multiple channels to generate leads or enhance brand presence, monitoring progress and assisting with performance tracking and reporting
• Provide support in managing sponsorships and relationships with key associations, including scheduling, coordination, and tracking ROI to inform future recommendations
• Assist in planning and executing both in-person and virtual events, including association-sponsored and firm-hosted events, by coordinating logistics, materials, registration, and follow-up activities
• Conduct research on industries, clients, competitors, and market trends to support marketing and business development initiatives
• Partner with the marketing & growth advisor to prepare reports, presentations, and summaries that highlight campaign outcomes, event metrics, and recommendations for improvement

Requirements/Qualifications

• 1-3 years of marketing and/or business development support experience, preferably within professional services or B2B environments
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or a related field
• Demonstrated professional writing experience required (marketing, communications, journalism, or similar)
• Exceptional written communication skills with strong command of grammar, tone, and structure
• Proven ability to self-edit and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in written work
• Writing samples required for consideration
• Excellent project management experience with the ability to juggle multiple projects at a time
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Forward-thinking and open to leveraging digital and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to enhance efficiency and quality
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop) a plus
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.