Marketing Specialist, Industry Marketing
About The Position
The Industry Marketing Specialist supports the Industry Marketing Lead and broader leadership team within a large business in the Information Technology and Services industry. The role combines marketing operations, executive communications, client engagement, and content development, ensuring work aligns with business priorities and strategic initiatives. The specialist develops communications and marketing content for internal and external audiences, supports campaigns and thought leadership, and prepares presentations and client-facing materials. The role also coordinates client meetings, executive briefings, leadership events, and related logistics. This is a six-month contract to start, with potential to extend. The position is hybrid and requires at least three days per week in the Chicago office, working 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related role.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to develop compelling content for different audiences.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint skills and presentation development capabilities.
- Ability to interact professionally with senior executives and clients.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes initiative to deliver high-quality work.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Flexibility to support onsite client meetings, executive briefings, and special events as needed.
- Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the Chicago office.
- Legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership content is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft and ghostwrite social media posts for senior leaders.
- Develop internal communications, announcements, talking points, and leadership messages.
- Support executive visibility programs and thought leadership initiatives.
- Create concise, compelling content tailored to internal and external audiences.
- Assist with coordinating and executing industry marketing campaigns and client stories.
- Develop and edit presentations, briefing materials, and supporting content.
- Ensure marketing materials are on-brand, audience-focused, and aligned with business objectives.
- Assist with planning and executing client meetings, executive briefings, and leadership events.
- Provide onsite support for client engagements and company-hosted events.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, presentations, and follow-up communications.
- Help create memorable client experiences that strengthen relationships and support business growth.
- Partner with account teams to prepare presentations and client-facing materials.
- Support leadership reviews, town halls, and business updates.
- Coordinate across marketing, sales, and business stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Adapt writing styles to different audiences and senior leaders while maintaining consistency with business priorities.
- Handle confidential information professionally and support strategic initiatives as well as hands-on marketing execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
