Marketing Specialist, Industry Marketing
About The Position
HelloKindred is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Industry Marketing Specialist to support the Industry Marketing Lead and broader leadership team within one of its largest businesses. The client operates in the Information Technology and Services industry. This role suits a strong writer, communicator, and integrated marketer who enjoys a fast-paced environment and collaborating with senior leaders. The specialist will support day-to-day marketing operations, executive communications, client engagement activities, and content development, ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic initiatives. The position is a six-month contract to start, with potential to extend. It is hybrid and requires at least three days per week in the Chicago office, with availability to support onsite client meetings, executive briefings, and special events as needed. The stated schedule is full-time, 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, including 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.
- Must be 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.
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 for 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 and hands-on marketing execution.
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Job Type
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