Smithbucklin

Associate, Marketing & Communication Services

Posted 11 Days Ago

2 Locations

In-Office

51K-53K Annually

Junior

Other

The Role

Supports client marketing and communications by drafting and distributing content across email, websites, and social media. Develops marketing collateral from copywriting through production, manages distribution lists, maintains production schedules and content calendars, and updates client websites. The role requires strong communication, organization, deadline management, and basic HTML knowledge, with occasional travel up to 5%.

Summary Generated by Built In

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., is looking for a Marketing & Communications Associate to join our Marketing unit in Chicago or Washington, DC

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.

What You Will Do:

Draft and manage distribution of client content including for e-mail, website, and social media channels
Development of marketing collateral from copywriting through production
Manage distribution lists for marketing activities
Manage production schedules and content calendars
Update client websites

This Role Might Be for You If You…

Have a passion for marketing and communications, and the impact this function has for not for profits
Have a proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Have the ability to travel up to 5%

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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, X (Twitter), Instagram)
Proficiency with popular IT applications (Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail systems) and a basic understanding of HTML (web updates)

Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $51,000 in Chicago and $53,000 in Washington, DC

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in Marketing, Communications, or Business, or equivalent experience
0–1 years of relevant professional experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel up to 5%
Agency or association management experience
Working knowledge of the general marketing process, including research, planning, promotion, and evaluation
Understanding of social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems
Basic understanding of HTML for website updates