Associate, Marketing & Communication Services

Smith, Bucklin & Associates

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Entry Level

51k+

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 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.

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 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business

Benefits & Perks

Expected pay of $51,000
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
Equal opportunity employment and inclusive workplace culture
Ownership benefits as a 100 percent employee-owned company

Working at Smith, Bucklin & Associates

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. We work collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine, and hardworking colleagues, fostering meaningful relationships and providing opportunities for professional development and ownership benefits.

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