Marketing Specialist

Position Overview

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

Title: Marketing Specialist, Visual Content & Creative Storytelling

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 35 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Role:

Harris Williams is seeking a Marketing Specialist to create compelling visual content that brings our brand to life across digital and print channels. This role will support firmwide marketing initiatives through a mix of graphic design, web design, digital content creation, video, and other visual formats. Working closely with colleagues across the Marketing team, the specialist will help translate complex ideas into engaging visual experiences that strengthen the firm's brand, culture, and market presence.

Why This Role is Unique

This role offers the chance to shape how Harris Williams tells its story visually, from graphic design and web experiences to video and motion content, across the firm's brand. You will work hands-on across the full creative process, from concept to production, while partnering closely with the Marketing team and subject matter experts across the firm to bring ideas to life visually.

Core Responsibilities:

Visual Content Creation & Storytelling

• •Design visual content for digital, social media, email, web, and internal communications channels.
• •Create graphics, illustrations, presentations, infographics, and other visual assets that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• •Support the development and production of video content, including employee stories, event highlights, recruiting content, and brand storytelling.
• •Assist with video editing, motion graphics, captioning, and optimization for various digital platforms.
• •Partner with subject matter experts to translate thought leadership and business content into engaging visual formats.

Design & Brand Execution

• •Produce branded marketing materials while maintaining consistency with firm brand standards.
• •Create and adapt assets using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative tools.
• •Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring creative concepts to life.
• •Contribute creative ideas and recommendations that enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications.

Website & Digital Experience

• •Help identify opportunities to enhance user engagement through visual storytelling and digital experiences.
• •Partner with the digital team to integrate video and multimedia content across the website and internal platforms.
• •Support content updates by preparing visual assets optimized for digital channels.
• •Build and publish new website pages using the firm's content management system.

Project Management & Execution

• •Collaborate closely with the full Marketing team to ensure the brand is consistently demonstrated across all marketing efforts.
• •Anticipate and troubleshoot issues that may impede project timelines, proactively implementing solutions.
• •Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality execution.

Job Specific Competencies, Education and Experience :

Required

• •3–6+ years of experience in content creation, video production, or digital storytelling
• •A portfolio demonstrating your design work
• •Strong eye for visual storytelling, composition, and pacing
• •Familiarity with social media and digital content best practices, with comfort in light scripting, messaging, and content framing
• •Experience working across multiple digital and marketing channels, with an appetite to learn additional mediums
• •Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, a content management system, and other relevant marketing platforms
• •Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines efficiently
• •Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, consultative approach across cross-functional partners (e.g., other internal departments, investment banking teams, external agencies)
• •A creative, curious thinker who is proactive and solutions-oriented, bringing passion to projects of all sizes and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
• •Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

• •Experience capturing photography in professional or event settings
• •Experience in B2B, agency, or financial services environments
• •Experience filming and editing social media content independently (end-to-end production)

Our Culture & Growth

When you join Harris Williams, you step into a highly collaborative, high-expectations environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a visible impact. We value curiosity, accountability, and a strong team-first mindset.

This is an environment where you will be expected to lean in, contribute meaningfully, and grow quickly, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• •Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• •This is an in-office role in Richmond, VA; light after-hours email usage expected.
• •Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume or application. Applications submitted without a portfolio may not be considered
• •This description reflects the core responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities and focus areas may evolve based on business needs.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Advertising, Competitive Advantages, Content Marketing, Customer Solutions, Digital Marketing, Marketing Programs, Marketing Strategies, Negotiation, Results-Oriented

Competencies

Business Acumen, Business Data Analysis, Collaborating, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Marketing Function, Marketing Systems

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00

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