SmithBucklinposted 23 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate to join our team in Chicago. The Marketing & Communications Services (MCS) unit provides a variety of services to our client organizations, including branding, creative services, public relations, membership publications, and convention and event marketing that goes beyond the successful execution of program and campaign deliverables. Our team partners with association leaders and other volunteers to develop marketing and communication strategies that are based on solid research and analysis that support the overall objectives of the organization. At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and manage distribution of client marketing communications, including e-mail, website, press releases and common social media channels
  • Develop marketing collateral from copywriting through production
  • Organize and update distribution lists for marketing activities
  • Update production schedules and advertising/editorial calendars
  • Update client websites
  • Manage development, materials/delivery and tracking of advertising

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a focus in Marketing, Communications, or Business
  • 0-1 years of relevant professional experience

Nice-to-haves

  • Agency and/or association management experience is a plus
  • Working knowledge of the general marketing process - research, planning, promotion and evaluation
  • Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Proficiency with popular IT applications (Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail systems) and a basic understanding of HTML (web updates)

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with the option to work from home two days per week
  • Standard 40-hour work week with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines
  • Employee ownership opportunities
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