Digital Marketing Specialist

Posted January 21, 2026
Compensation Starting at $80,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Associations

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a creative and innovative Digital Marketing guru to join a successful DC based association whose work serves universities nationwide. This individual will collaborate with leadership and internal teams to strategize, plan, create, and implement digital marketing campaigns designed to demonstrate the value of membership to higher education providers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 4+ years of direct marketing experience working within an higher education environment to work with a motivated team of professionals.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Collaborate on marketing strategy and implementation planning
  • Design digital campaigns to drive membership
  • Manage the association's social media presence 
  • Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to create fresh and relevant content
  • Manage marketing strategy and materials for various live and virtual events
Qualifications Include:
  • 4+ years of marketing experience within a higher education institution required
  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing or communications
  • Strong experience with social media and digital marketing tools (Hootsuite, Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Excellent collaborative and team oriented work style

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.