Associate, Marketing & Communication Services

Smith, Bucklin & Associates

Washington, DC

Full Time

Entry Level

53k+

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 their team in Chicago. The company embodies a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for clients. The role involves providing a variety of marketing and communication services to client organizations, including branding, creative services, public relations, membership publications, and event marketing, in partnership with association leaders and volunteers.

Key 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
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to travel up to 5%

Nice to Have

Agency and/or association management experience
Working knowledge of the general marketing process - research, planning, promotion and evaluation
Solid understanding of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
Proficiency with IT applications (Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail systems)
Basic understanding of HTML (web updates)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business

Benefits & Perks

Expected pay of $53,000
Hybrid work environment offering the option to work from home two days per week
Standard 40-hour work week with potential for additional hours based on project deadlines

Working at Smith, Bucklin & Associates

At Smithbucklin, the culture is driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness. Employees are empowered to exceed expectations, and the company values collaboration, continuous development, and shared ownership, as it is a 100 percent employee-owned organization.

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