Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

Americaneagle.com is seeking a qualified Technical SEO Manager to join the Americaneagle.com team. The primary function is to support organic search optimization for clients ranging from small to mid-size companies up through Fortune 100 global corporations. The Technical SEO Manager should be highly skilled in analyzing websites, optimizing for organic search, and troubleshooting complex SEO challenges. They will be responsible to plan for SEO in redesigns, audit newly developed websites for SEO performance, and support organic growth initiatives for Americaneagle.com clients.

Responsibilities:

• Complete technical SEO audits
• Assist in large-scale redesigns from an SEO perspective
• Analyze newly developed websites to identify organic improvements
• Troubleshoot complex SEO challenges
• Consult on multi-lingual, multi-regional, and global SEO strategy
• Provide structured data markup direction
• Build XML sitemaps and robot.txt files to improve crawl performance
• Identify page speed shortcomings and providing direction to remedy
• Monitor websites for SEO performance and necessary updates
• Analyze organic KPIs and to create a long-term strategy for growth
• Assist in developing and prioritizing roadmaps to remedy SEO components
• Collaborate with web development and digital marketing teams to resolve SEO priorities
• Measure and communicate growth in organic channels as a result of SEO efforts
• Contribute to company-wide best web development practices as it relates to SEO

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on technical SEO experience
• Experience managing SEO for enterprise and/or large e-commerce websites
• Proficiency in web development languages (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.)
• Proficiency with Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools
• Google Analytics Certified with experience in Google Tag Manager
• Strong experience with SEO tools including Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Botify, DeepCrawl
• Advanced knowledge of schema.org and JSON-LD
• In-depth understanding of search engine algorithms, up-to-date techniques, ranking factors, and principles for sound web development
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts both verbally and in writing to clients and team members
• Solid time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ability to think logically and develop practical SEO recommendations for client websites to support their marketing strategies and efforts
• Follows industry trends and passionate about SEO
• Programming / web development experience a plus

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Americaneagle.com

Background

Location: Remote; or Chicago HQ

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Sports Properties

Reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing, Sports Properties

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

• Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, experiential marketing, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing
• Assets – owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties

Intersport is seeking to add an organized and driven Marketing Manager to its Sports Properties team. The portfolio of Sports Properties consists of owned and operated properties including the Fort Myers Tip-Off, CBS Sports Classic, College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, and other continuously developing events – primarily in the college basketball space.

The Marketing Manager is a full-time, permanent position. This team member will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing and advertising campaigns with the primary focus on driving awareness and ticket sales revenue for Intersport’s college basketball events.

Marketing efforts will be wide ranging and will include overseeing paid advertising and earned media initiatives. This person will be the primary liaison to the marketing contacts from our participating teams and host venues, as well as our paid advertising partners. Graphic design skills are required for this position, as this person will be asked to create promotional assets at a high level. An interest in and knowledge of college basketball is preferred. Experience with game presentation is also a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and Manage Event Marketing Plans

• Help Intersport’s college basketball events meet revenue goals by creating and managing marketing plans to drive awareness and interest in these events, with the goal of driving sales of tickets, fan travel packages, premium experiences, and hospitality
• Oversee both paid and earned marketing efforts across a wide variety of traditional and social/digital platforms
• Liaison with a variety of marketing partners including advertising partners, participating school marketing departments, venue marketing teams, and other promotional partners
• Set marketing plan budgets, track expenses, and manage invoices from marketing partners

Run Paid Ad Campaigns to Promote Event Awareness & Ticket Sales

• Work with event directors to determine appropriate paid advertising budgets and decide the proper mix of advertising mediums to spend with
• Coordinate with multiple advertising partners to plan and execute the paid ad campaign, including third party social & digital ad companies, local TV and sports radio stations, etc.
• Traffic advertising assets to ad partners and ensure proper specs and ad requirements are met
• Develop and maintain ROI tracking methods to optimize advertising mix
• Research and connect with key ad partners in new cities as Intersport events move frequently

Find Creative Solutions to Generate Fan Interest in Events

• Develop and manage promotional plans beyond the paid ad campaigns
• Concepts may include ticket trade deals, enter-to-win contests, email marketing campaigns, in-game promotions and activations at participating schools, youth sports partnerships, and more
• Build strong relationships with participating schools, host venues, local organizing committees, and other partners to maximize the unpaid promotional opportunities available to Intersport

Assist with Graphic Design of Promotional Assets

• Candidates must be experienced with graphic design and possess intermediate to advanced skills using the Adobe creative suite of products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Support Intersport’s graphic design team by creating some promotional assets independently – either from scratch or using editable templates or previous creative
• Design and create marketing assets such as digital banner ads, social graphics, print flyers, eblasts, promotional collateral, and website graphics

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing marketing and promotional campaigns
• Intermediate or advanced skills using the Adobe creative suite of products (i.e., Photoshop)
• Experience promoting live events, with sporting event experience a plus
• Experience managing paid advertising campaigns
• A knowledge of social media and digital marketing efforts, including paid and earned
• Comfortable interacting with new marketing partners and an ability to quickly build successful business relationships
• Ability to travel to live events and promotional appearances multiple times per year
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills across a variety of audiences
• Self-motivated and high-energy
• Detail and process orientated
• Ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
• Flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team
• A true love of sports and live events

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Intersport

At Manifest, we champion curiosity and innovation to create rich content experiences that drive brand transformation. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency with a history of pioneering the content discipline over the last 40 years. Our incredible team is humbled to have earned accolades that include continued recognition as the Content Agency of the Year since 2019, an Effie for Sustained Success, and Digiday’s Content Agency Partner of the Year (to name a few). We are relentless storytellers who collaborate without restraint. We don’t hire people who fit, we hire disruptors who add to our culture. We embrace different backgrounds and experiences, differing opinions, discussion, productive debate and earned trust. And our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, identity, disability status, sexual orientation, national origin, and experience is what has powered us thus far and is what will ensure we stay restless with the status quo. Today’s brands are built on content — and our team is built on emotional intelligence, distinct creative, courageous innovation and audience obsession. Let’s chat.

We are hiring an experienced and social-obsessed Senior Social Media Manager to join our award-winning content marketing agency. The Senior Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing multiple social media accounts for our clients, developing and implementing social-first strategies, creating and curating engaging content, engaging with fans and followers through community management, and analyzing organic social media metrics to continuously improve performance and drive community engagement. Our ideal candidate has been responsible for day-to-day strategy and execution of social activities for both B2B and B2C clients. Agency experience required.

Responsibilities

● Develop, execute, and maintain strategy and tactics on assigned accounts, including day-to-day social copywriting, social content calendaring and publishing, and community management.

● Build social listening dashboards through Meltwater to identify and tap into relevant trending conversations and to analyze owned and competitor handles.

● Lead the development and presentation of social media audits and playbooks.

● Collaborate with internal teams (editors and creatives) to brainstorm and execute social content to key audiences through various tactics and platform features.

● Actively participate in the development and presentation of performance reports, including measurement and metrics analysis, insights, and articulating opportunities for performance improvement in partnership with Data Intelligence and Creative.

● Participate in pitching new business and organic account growth opportunities, including conducting competitive research, developing innovative social strategies and building sales presentations.

● Stay abreast of new technology, industry trends, and platform improvements that affect digital media and craft relevant POVs that expand reach for client goals.

Requirements

● 7+ years of hands-on experience working with mid to large size brands as a community manager or social media strategist, in an agency environment.

● Demonstrated mastery across social media platforms, and a portfolio to back it up.

● Ability to clearly and concisely articulate social media strategy and concepts and collaborate cross functionally, adding meaningful value throughout the process, from brainstorming to concepting to execution.

● Strong analytical skills and experience analyzing metrics to track success and inform future strategies.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Manifest

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Digital Marketing Coordinator will provide support for the firm’s website, client alert program, social media, podcasts, blogs, digital marketing, and other related activities.This role will also provide support for a variety of marketing and communications activities and projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in management of the firm’s website, including making routine text edits to biographies and practice descriptions and creating new content pages, monitoring expired content, tracking client permissions for website matter descriptions, and more.
• Assists in the process of updating lawyer biographies on Crowell.com, including updating the content and formatting, and tracking progress.
• Supports client alert formatting, risk review and distribution process.
• Assists in the management of analytics and reporting for website, alerts, social media and podcasts. Provides input and analysis to key stakeholders as necessary.
• Assists in optimization of website and blogs using SEO tools, ensuring website content is up-to-date and relevant.
• Assists in management of digital marketing projects and tasks using project management tracking system.
• Assists with cleaning code and clearing hierarchies of information with concise metatag organization.
• Produces firm content using channels, including podcasts and videos (recording, editing, publishing, and promoting).
• Provides support for firm blogs, podcasts, apps and microsites.
• Assists with writing requirement documents for new features, bugs, or back-end changes that will be provided to vendor for implementation
• Monitors website performance, finding and correcting errors in content, broken links, or other needed maintenance

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with HTML, social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, required. Experience with RubyLaw a plus.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff and vendors.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize technology tools and resources.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position were acquired.

Prior law firm experience desirable.

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP and Crowell & Moring International LLC take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

EOE m/f/d/v

Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the E-Verify program.

Crowell & Moring

Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator

Nexus Communications Technology – Schaumburg, IL 60173

Nexus Communications Technology is seeking a Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The primary duties of this position include managing web and print marketing content, planning and leading special events and trade shows, maintaining a marketing calendar and targeting databases, and performing administrative and clerical tasks.

We’re looking for a creative, organized and enthusiastic self-starter who will own their initiatives and provide quality insight to become an integral part of Nexus Communications Technology.

As a Graphic Designer/Marketing Director at Nexus Communications Technology, you will be responsible for creating and executing marketing campaigns and materials that accurately reflect the brand identity and messaging of the company. This will include designing and producing a wide range of print and digital materials, such as brochures, advertisements, presentations, and social media content using WordPress and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of tools. It is expected that the candidate will be proficient in both print and web design and is familiar with modern CRM/marketing software. Experience with ZohoOne is also a plus.

We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator to join our ICT (Information and Communications Technology) company. As a Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in creating visually appealing designs, managing marketing campaigns, and promoting our products and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure consistent branding and effective communication.

Responsibilities:

Graphic Design:

• Create visually stunning designs for various marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, banners, social media posts, presentations, and advertisements.
• Develop and maintain the company’s visual identity, ensuring brand consistency across all channels and platforms.
• Design and optimize user interfaces (UI) for digital products, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand design requirements and translate them into visually appealing concepts.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and design best practices to continuously enhance the quality of designs.

Marketing Coordination:

• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies and campaigns to promote our products and services.
• Coordinate and manage marketing projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and meeting project objectives.
• Create and manage content for various marketing channels, including websites, social media, email campaigns, and newsletters.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer insights to identify target audiences and optimize marketing efforts.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing activities, utilizing analytics tools and metrics to measure success.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop sales support materials, presentations, and product documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure timely delivery of marketing collateral.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative reviews to contribute ideas and provide feedback.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, or a similar role in the ICT industry.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Familiarity with digital marketing channels, including social media platforms, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web design principles is a plus.
• Portfolio showcasing your graphic design skills and marketing projects is highly desirable.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to our company’s growth by leveraging your creative design skills and marketing expertise. Apply today and help us make a lasting impact in the ICT industry!

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. 25% contribution for medical insurance after 90 days. Paid vacation and time off after 90 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $42,675.00 – $48,488.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Schaumburg, IL 60173: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic Design/Production: 2 years (Preferred)
• Marketing & Advertising Occupations: 2 years (Required)
• Sales Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Technology sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: One location

Nexus Communications Technology

Senior Marketing Project Manager

Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the Senior Marketing Project Manager, you will engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

· Develops and implements digital content and corresponding digital marketing and content marketing plans.

· Creates marketing assets and manage all facets of execution needed for marketing. Provides digital content, social media, and campaign reporting.

· Oversee and manage all design/creative request regarding vertical market campaigns from the agency or internal team members.

· Partners on other Marketing Projects for all areas of the business and collaborate with all business units on marketing efforts as assigned, ensuring effective collaboration on enterprise-wide website and initiatives. Includes creative development, legal review, and budget management.

· Manages agency to ensure work is progressing as planned.

· Manages budget on each campaign.

· Effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize all deliverables and resources working across projects based on scope of work and project goals.

· Performs A/B testing on campaigns

· Actively monitors campaign results and works to improve results

· Advises manager and internal business partners how to simplify campaigns to ensure great customer experience.

· Assists in the training and supporting the sales team and channel specialists to articulate product positioning and the advantages.

· Develops and maintains specific marketing and promotion plans. Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure increase in brand and product awareness, traffic, and engagement.

· Stays abreast of digital content and marketing industry trends and make recommendations for content strategy and development to most effectively market and drive business.

· Manages the staff activities and ensures campaigns are producing results.

· Manages campaign milestones and ensure on-time delivery.

· Measures results against desired outcomes and assist in developing proposals of plan adjustment and new initiatives.

· Manages and leads a team of Marketing Professionals and manages the ROI of team activities.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

· Bachelors’ degree in Marketing preferred

· Experience in branding, marketing communications and product promotions.

· 8+ Relevant industry and/or agency experience preferred.

· 2+ years of experience in Marketing Campaign execution

· 4+ years of experience in Digital Marketing, Communications, Content Strategy

· Excellent project management skills.

· Effective communication and written skills.

· Knowledge of and prior experience with CRM and Marketing Automation tools (Marketo, Eloqua, HubSpot, Pardot, etc.) required.

What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.

Rittal North America LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department. This option is for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal North America LLC

Job Title: Marketing Communication Coordinator III

Location: Moline, IL (61265)

Duration: 24 months (with possibility of extension)

Job Description

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Budget over site
• Overseeing the brand loyalty programs for Deere: Working with the Social Media department to ship promotional items to “fans”, Responsible for organizing, monitoring, and managing promotional inventory, Making sure items are shipped correctly, Catalog management understanding how to grow inventory
• Assist with coordination of community outreach events

Skill Requirements

• Great communication and collaboration skills are a MUST
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Should be proficient in Excel
• A bonus would be the ability to create content for promotions

Education

• A degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business is preferred
• Recent college graduates would be a good fit for this role

Additional Notes

• Portfolios are not required, but will be forwarded to the manager if your candidate is shortlisted
• Mac computer experience is a plus, but not required

This position will have a hybrid schedule the expectation is to be in the office 2-3 days/week, with additional flexibility to be onsite when needed for projects or events
Cube Hub Inc.

Windstream is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.
Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers. The company also provides data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 150,000 miles.

About the Role:

As the Creative Director for Kinetic, you will provide leadership to the in-house creative team of graphic artists and copywriters. This team works on creative concepts through executions of consumer communication touchpoints, such as digital advertising, website pages, social media, direct mail, event support, and other sales materials.

What You’ll Do:

· Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, including graphic designers, copywriters, and other creative roles, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables.
· Generate innovative and impactful ideas for marketing campaigns, branding initiatives, and content creation, translating strategic objectives into compelling creative pieces.
· Oversee the governance of brand identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials across channels, while exploring opportunities for enhancement.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, product, and communication teams, to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, social media, and events.
· Provide clear creative direction to internal teams and external agencies, guiding the development of visuals, messaging, and overall creative assets to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
· Drive the creation of visually appealing and engaging marketing assets, including graphics, videos, illustrations, and other multimedia elements, as well as compelling copy and storytelling that resonate with the target audience.
· Ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of creative projects, reviewing and approving all creative materials, and providing constructive feedback to enhance creative output.
· Stay informed about the latest marketing trends, design techniques, and industry best practices, applying relevant insights to enhance creative strategies and deliverables.
· Collaborate with the marketing leadership team to manage the creative budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and tracking expenditures.

Do You Have:
– Extensive experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creative direction, visual design, copywriting, and overall brand development.
– Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, while effectively managing resources and timelines.
– Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align creative concepts and campaigns with broader marketing objectives and target audience insights.
– Deep understanding of brand development, positioning, and marketing principles, with a keen eye for design and a passion for storytelling.
– Significant experience in creative roles within marketing, advertising, or related industries, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns and driving business results.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and present creative concepts and strategies to both internal and external stakeholders.
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.
– Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), as well as familiarity with project management tools, collaboration platforms, and marketing automation software.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess creative performance, gather insights, and optimize campaigns for better results.
– Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA is preferred.
Our Benefits:
– Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
– 401K Plan
– Health & Flexible Savings Account
– Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
– Educational Assistance Plan
– Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
– https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream DEI&B Statement: Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and the inclusive, equitable culture we are building fosters belonging and empowers each one of us to create amazing customer experiences.  

Our Employee Resource Groups:
· WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
· WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
· WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
· WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
· WARG – Ability Resource Group
· LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group
Windstream

Management/Supervisory Scope: The Assistant Director of Multimedia Communications is responsible for working in partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications (and other designees) on the cohesive development and promotion of strategic multimedia communication plans, marketing/promotion plans, public relations/media relations activities, and video, audio production and post-production activities for Trinity United Church of Christ (TUCC). The Assistant Director, Multimedia Communications is responsible for the direct/indirect management of: managers, team leaders, social media team members, associated video and audio pre-and-post- production team members, and media sales office/AKIBA sales in partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications.

Basic Function: The Assistant Director, Multimedia Communications works in partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications in the areas of communication, marketing/promotions, public relations/media relations, video and audio pre-and-post-production work, and media sales/AKIBA sales.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Percent of Time Essential (E) or Non-Essential (N)

Communications (25% — Essential)

Throughout (TUCC) Ministries, work in partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications (and other designees) to provide, establish, and help drive a multi-channel, communication strategy; develop brand voice, maintain brand integrity, across all platforms, and assist in the creation and development of communication materials for digital, video, audio, and print content.

Work with a team of multimedia communications professionals to accomplish all goals and objectives as directed by the Director, Multimedia Communications.

Track communication engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions in conjunction with the Director, Multimedia Communications and other designees.

Work in partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications and other designees in the management of (TUCC’s) ministry presence at conferences, events, and with product fulfillment materials.

Help manage broadcast tv promotional, content materials as assigned.

Marketing (25% — Essential)

In partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communications (and other designees), manage digital marketing work on websites, social media, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for (TUCC) Ministries. Manage content marketing activities for the creation of blogs, e-books, videos, and other informative material relating to (TUCC) Intellectual Products or content materials, as directed by the Director, Multimedia Communication and in concert with other designees.

Engage with (TUCC) internal and external audiences, in conjunction with other designees, utilizing the latest marketing platform tools and marketing funnel strategies.

Engage different demographic groups and work on capital campaigns and/or donor development marketing plans for future member growth and for financial partner growth.

Write for church membership and write broadcast content, capital campaign content, and donor development content, etc., along with other designees.

Public Relations & Media Relations (25% — Essential)

Write press release kits and media advisory kits for (TUCC) Ministries, as needed.

Along with other designees, build strong communications/relationships with local resource affiliates.

In partnership with the Director, Multimedia Communication and other assigned designees, respond to written requests for information release, or press conference requests and media relations activities from media designating affiliates, influencers, and community leaders. Develop contacts with this same population as requested, as well.

Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions.

Work closely with production teams, i.e., audio, video, etc., as directed by the Director, Multimedia Communications, regarding project creation and the development of major campaigns and launches.

Audio and Video Production (20% — Essential)

Direct and manage Audio and Video Teams in absence of the Director, Multimedia Communications.

Ensure production staff receive proper training and/or develop skills needed to effectively operate (TUCC’s) audio/visual technology for worship services, special services, and/or television broadcasts, as requested by the Director, Multimedia Communications.

Ensure staff avail themselves of the training offered by external professional institutions as requested by the Director, Multimedia Communications, and suggest standards of excellence for ministry partnerships.

Meet, as necessary, with the Audio and Video Teams to establish priorities and ensure goals and objectives are consistently being met and provide development and execution of audio and video projects in support of the Pastor’s vision, and (TUCC’s) ministries and pastoral teams, as directed by the Director, Multimedia Communication, in concert with other assigned designees.

Other Duties (5% — Non-Essential)

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration or other related field, or approximately seven (7) – ten (10) years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations/media relations, plus experience in audio and video pre-and-post-production work. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. This position requires a person who possesses strong, multimedia communications work experience in the above areas, along with knowledge of broadcast industry programming platforms.

The incumbent must possess the understanding and ability to work effectively with press and media members and possess skills needed to support and manage campaigns and launches. The incumbent must be skilled at building relationships with all levels of personnel, possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage others in dialogue, one-on-one, or in a group-setting. The incumbent must be able to engage others who execute shared plans and goals and work well with external media members, influencers, and community leaders. The incumbent must possess experience tracking engagement metrics across various platforms and making data-driven decisions.

The incumbent must be able to think creatively and strategically, be a self-starter, adhere to deadlines, and possess great follow-up and reporting skills. The incumbent must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints and be an enthusiastic learner who possesses good listening and problem-solving skills.

Trinity United Church of Christ – Chicago

Senior Product Manager – Rosemont, Illinois

Position Summary:

Leads Prestone Performance Chemicals to build consumer and commercial demand, market share, sales, and profitability. Sets the strategy, product portfolio, pricing, marketing, and new product roadmap, and drives overall P&L results.

Direct Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• STRATEGY: analyzes information to set a growth strategy across Performance Chemical segments, both for the current market and for the future of electric vehicle sales; recommends product classes to enter, exit, and maintain, and how to win.

• MARGIN/PRODUCT PORTOLIO MANAGEMENT: understands drivers of the P&L and supports cross-functional initiatives to improve product margin while maintaining product quality. Seeks to grow product margin and prunes unprofitable SKUs. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Performance Chemicals line, including but not limited to analyzing POS performance, executing marketing research, addressing commercial/customer needs, and resolving product issues.

• PRICING: sets pricing for new products and guardrails on existing products. Reviews product family margins, costs, and pricing on a regular basis and recommends price increases or decreases, as needed.

• INNOVATION: sets the innovation strategy for the Performance Chemicals line. Creates a robust new product pipeline grounded in consumer insights, market needs, and company capabilities, to drive sales. Partners with R&D on front-end discovery and developmental stages and works with our project management team (PMO) to follow a stage-gate implementation process. Ensures new products meet financial and operational hurdles.

• MARKETING: develops all Performance Chemical marketing communications, including packaging, digital ads, website, videos, social media, in-store merchandising, and trade show materials, to drive sales and branding. Sets clear statements of work and assignment briefs with all agencies. Partners with the broader product marketing team to maintain Prestone branding guidelines. Independently manages the Performance Chemicals marketing budget, partnering with Finance on invoicing and tracking.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing or related field. MBA preferred.

Position Experience:

• Seven or more years of brand management or product development experience, including a minimum of three years managing product margin, pricing, and developing new products in collaboration with research and development
• Seven or more years of experience leading cross-functional teams
• Prior P&L accountability desired
• Ability to fluctuate between being strategic and “big picture”, yet also be detail and process-oriented. Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong entrepreneurial aptitude and solution-focused mindset. A strong sense of urgency and ability to manage numerous projects at the same time
• Ability to make fact-based recommendations and then act quickly and decisively
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• MS Office skills
• Approximately 5-10% of travel required

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

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