graphic designer

visual designer

graphic artist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div><div>WGN-TV is looking for a Graphic Artist/Designer to produce graphics for the WGN-TV News. WGN-TV, Chicago&rsquo;s Very Own, is a division of Nexstar Media Group and the Creative Services group which provides in-house creative and marketing needs for WGN-TV and our family of digital products. We are offering a full-time opportunity to an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Graphic Artist/Designer to be an integral part of the Creative Services team.</div><div></div><div>
The right candidate will have a strong interest in news as well as the ability to create interesting, informative graphics. Candidate must be able to excel under tight deadlines and be willing to work weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will be required to meet daily deadlines and work on long-term and project-driven goals, individually and in a team environment. We should be able to interact well with production team, news producers, and managers to produce graphics at their request. The Graphic Artist will work on projects for a wide array of mediums, including digital, broadcast, social media and print. An ideal candidate will have proven experience working on multiple projects and work collaboratively and independently with other departments in a fast-paced television or streaming environment.</div><div></div><div>
RESPONSIBILITIES:</div><ul><li><div>
Develop designs and graphics for: on-air products, digital and streaming products, digital display, streaming video, online and mobile applications, and social media.</div></li><li><div>
Work closely with Art Director and Creative team management on the image and brand of station and develop innovative designs to reach viewers and client initiatives across multiple platforms.</div></li><li><div>
Provide graphics during some news shifts for WGN newscasts. The shifts may be early morning (3am-11:30a or 5a-2:30p) and evening shift (2pm-10:30pm) or like times of the day.</div></li><li><div>
Work with WGN News Producers, Creative Services Producers, Production teams, and other departments to develop infographics and news graphics for stations newscasts, locally created content, and WGN+ and digital streams.</div></li><li><div>
Foster a collaborative and creative team environment, working with team members and News Producers to push design boundaries and achieve creative excellence while telling compelling news stories and maintaining a consistency of brand identity across all platforms and channels.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate on assigned projects to skillfully design and develop graphics that support promotions, campaigns, and strategic executions, ensuring alignment with brand standards and communication goals.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li><div>
Requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience.</div></li><li><div>
Must be a hands-on graphic artist or motion graphics designer/animator with a portfolio/reel that reflects your skills.</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to create digital designs and animation; evaluate graphic talent and provide leadership to graphic and motion artists.</div></li><li><div>
Must be highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects, with strong experience in Photoshop and Illustrator and working knowledge of After Effects; proficiency in Cinema 4D or similar 3D design software is also required.</div></li><li><div>
Ideally be knowledgeable with Ross Xpression and Chyron Prime.</div></li><li><div>
Must also have a keen sense of current standards in digital video, digital display, television, social media, and print design.</div></li><li><div>
Requires 1-3 years&rsquo; experience with either: creating digital animations and designs, a television station or broadcast network, and/or Post-Production facility.</div></li><li><div>
Flexibility is required as candidates will be required to work weekend and holiday shifts.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $89,000 Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level</div><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.</div><div></div><div>
#LI-Onsite</div></div><div></div>

Graphic Artist

QUAD

<div><p>As a global marketing experience company, Quad&rsquo;s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We&rsquo;ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we&rsquo;re all driven to perform at our best&mdash; for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we&rsquo;re a company that believes we can always create a better way.</p>
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<p><b>Overview:</b></p>
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<div><p>The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic and operational partner supporting both day-to-day HR needs and longer-term organizational initiatives to Rise, Quad&rsquo;s full-service omni-channel media agency. Rise delivers data-driven marketing solutions for brands, combining speed, precision, and integrity in all we do. This role will focus on talent management, employee relations, performance and development, and workforce planning, while driving HR initiatives that strengthen the agency&rsquo;s culture, support business goals, and enable high-performing teams.</p>
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<div><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<div><ul><li>Partner with Rise leadership to manage staffing, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and employee relations.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Provide guidance and support on HR policies, compliance, and workforce planning.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead and implement HR initiatives and projects that align with agency goals.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Analyze HR metrics, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve performance, engagement, and retention.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with other HRBPs to ensure consistent support across the agency and shared coverage of responsibilities.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Support employee development, recognition, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, addressing complex HR challenges with discretion and professionalism.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Track HR metrics, assist with reporting, and provide analysis to inform HR decisions.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribute to culture-building, engagement, and recognition initiatives within the agency.</li>
</ul></div><div><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
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<div><ul><li>3&ndash;5+ years of HR experience, with a strong preference for prior HRBP experience.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex HR issues.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li>
</ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work on-site in Chicago and collaborate in person with agency leadership and employees.</li></ul><br>
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<p></p><div><p><b>Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $70,000-$100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.</b></p></div><div><br>
<p></p><p>#LI-BB1</p>
<div><p>We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.</p>
</div><div><p>Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging &mdash; a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.</p></div></div></div>

HR Business Partner

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

<div><p><i>The Fellowship</i> is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think.</p><p>
(Chicago/Hybrid) The position of Graphic Designer is to create a wide variety of visually compelling designs that communicate the Fellowship&rsquo;s brand message, engage with our donors and partners and support our mission. The graphic designer will be responsible for creating designs that are implemented cross print, social and digital platforms. This role blends creativity with technical skills to produce assets for multiple needs within the organization. This position reports directly to the Graphic Design Manager and is based in our Chicago headquarters.</p><p>
We are seeking an individual with an Associate&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design or related field or equivalent experience. Individuals with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design or related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience in creating graphic design, in digital and print formats, from ideation through production. Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders. Previous experience in designing for the non-profit sector and using Android design software is preferred.</p><p>
Essential Job Responsibilities Include:</p><p><b>
Creative Project Execution and Content Creation</b></p><ul><li>
Independently and collaboratively execute internal creative projects, encompassing the design and production of branded promotions and educational resources from concept to completion. This includes digital media such as websites, text, emails, social media, interactive materials, presentations, and internal reports, as well as print media including press-ready files for ads, brochures, exhibits and signage, invitations, cards, and premiums.</li><li>
Source, optimize, and create original logos, diagrams, infographics, illustrations, animations.</li><li>
Retouch and optimize photos and weigh in on photo shoots.</li></ul><p>
 <b>Project Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.</li></ul><p><b>
Template Design</b></p><ul><li>
Create templates and sample designs for colleagues to use independently. Be a design resource for colleagues. Lead and champion design excellence and adherence to brand and copyright guidelines.</li></ul><p><b>
Records Management and Digital Standards:</b></p><ul><li>
Participate in recordkeeping: keep clean files and prepare them for sharing and for archives, consistently record hours, document photo usage, create reports.</li><li>
Develop, create, and manage standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in operations.</li><li>
Stay up to date on digital media standards, software, international design considerations, and design trends.</li></ul><p>
Technical &amp; Individual Skills:</p><ul><li>
Strong sense of visual storytelling, innovative, able to make complex ideas easy and attractive</li><li>
Ability to design for different audiences as well as for different channels/styles of content consumption</li><li>
Well versed in best practices of design for various media (digital, print, interactive, presentation, etc.), including composition, typography, color, and adherence to brand and copyright standards</li><li>
Observes and champions branding guidelines, and keeps files clean to enable file sharing</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in core Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)</li><li>
Experience executing every aspect of creation and production on digital and print materials, including working with color for print vs digital</li><li>
Some level of proficiency with AfterEffects</li><li>
Intermediate-level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint</li><li>
Some understanding and experience with HTML and CSS</li><li>
Creative, innovative, able to make complex ideas easy and attractive.</li><li>
Communicate clearly (written and verbal)</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines</li></ul><p><b>
Come and experience all that </b><b><i>The Fellowship</i></b><b> offers, including the ability for you to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.</b></p><p><b>
 </b>Key words: Graphic Design, Content Creation, Adobe</p><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).</p></div>

Graphic Designer

Torchlight Creative Group

<p><b>Job Title: Creative and Marketing Intern</b></p><p><b>Company: Torchlight Creative Group</b></p><p><b>Location: Lyric Opera House of Chicago</b></p><p><b>Job Type: Internship (with potential transition to a paid position)</b></p><p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>Torchlight Creative Group is a dynamic creative agency committed to amplifying and unifying content, messaging, and branding strategies through omnichannel marketing and business optimization. We specialize in comprehensive creative direction, production, and management services. Join us as we work together to drive our client's marketing efforts forward!</p><p><b>Position Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking motivated and creative interns to join our integral team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of digital marketing and creative services. You'll work on real-world projects with high-profile clients, including world-renowned DJs and former/current NBA players, while developing your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across various platforms.</li><li>Conduct keyword research and implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility.</li><li>Create engaging content for social media channels, blogs, and email marketing campaigns.</li><li>Support the management of social media accounts, including scheduling posts and analyzing performance metrics.</li><li>Utilize Google Analytics and other analytics tools to track campaign performance and generate reports.</li><li>Collaborate on graphic design projects using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, &amp; Avid Pro Tools.</li><li>Optimize conversion rates through A/B testing and user experience improvements on our website.</li><li>Participate in brainstorming sessions for new marketing strategies and initiatives.</li><li>Assist with e-commerce marketing efforts, including product listings and promotions.</li><li>Execute fulfillment services such as website design, audio/visual production, and live stream production.</li><li>Manage social media platforms and contribute to event production.</li><li>Support the creative, production, and management teams to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of production systems across multiple campuses.</li><li>Engage with clients to enhance traffic, leads, and sales.</li><li>Contribute to establishing a nationwide college campus system and tour circuit.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Passion for learning and serving in a creative and fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience or coursework in digital marketing, social media marketing, or related fields.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and DAW's for graphic &amp; audio design tasks.</li><li>Knowledge of Wix/Shopify/GoDaddy for content management and website updates.</li><li>Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL is a plus.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to create compelling content for various audiences.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to remain composed and discerning in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Alignment with Torchlight Creative Group's core values.</li><li>Willingness to regularly attend office and learning sessions at our headquarters.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Enthusiastic about working with creative teams and large events.</li><li>Prior experience in team environments and arts production is a plus.</li><li>Open to working on diverse projects and learning new skills.</li><li>Passion for marketing trends and eagerness to learn about B2B marketing strategies.</li></ul><p><b>Compensation:</b></p><ul><li>Successful candidates may transition to a paid role after a six-month probationary period, starting at $16.60 per hour.</li><li>Paid positions start at $16.60-$20 per hour, up to 40 hours a week.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Part-time, Internship</p><p>Pay: From $16.60 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 20 &ndash; 40 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606</p>

Marketing Intern

Accelerated Digital Media

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us:</h3>
<p>Accelerated Digital Media stands as a self-funded, employee-owned digital marketing agency with a focus on performance media management across paid search, paid social, and programmatic channels. Our culture prioritizes our team and values high standards. We welcome fresh perspectives, champion collaboration, and cultivate individual accountability to meet our ambitious growth objectives. Specializing in direct-to-consumer brands, we excel in healthcare, specifically digital health, and e-commerce, including a range of consumer products. For a view of our current client base, visit our clients page.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary:</h3>
<p>ADM is curating a small-but-mighty internal Creative Services team to grow with us as we grow. We are looking for diverse and talented client-facing designers who work smart, communicate proactively, and thrive in fast-paced agency life.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities:</h3>
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<li><b>Design:</b> Create high quality, channel-optimized assets. This includes graphic design, animated gifs, and motion design for paid channels (such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Display).</li>
<li><b>Direction and Feedback:</b> Creative feedback, edits, and art direction are given and taken constructively, with an open and educational mindset.</li>
<li><b>Creative Process: </b>Prioritize creative projects effectively, communicate actively, follow testing roadmaps, deliver on schedule, track time, and provide cohesive client service.</li>
<li><b>Client Coordination: </b>Partner with clients to identify creative goals, translate feedback into actionable concepts, and present solutions that meet or exceed expectations.</li>
<li><b>Data-Driven Creative Strategy</b>: Evolve creative planning and production based on performance. Collaborate directly with your media team to create and implement strategies that align to client goals and drive performance.</li>
<li><b>Innovation:</b> Build internal creative resources for our agency, such as design templates, stock libraries, internal marketing, portfolio, processes, or creative trainings.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Qualifications:</h3>
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<li>4+ years of professional design experience within a marketing agency.</li>
<li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or relevant experience.</li>
<li>Online portfolio showcasing agency work for multiple brands.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop + After Effects to produce static images, GIFs, and some motion design.</li>
<li>Digital marketing channel expertise with a strong understanding of creative best practices for channels such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.</li>
<li>Messaging and copywriting capability.</li>
<li>A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>Strong client communication skills. The ability to interface effectively, lead meetings, present designs, provide creative guidance, and brainstorm new ideas and solutions.</li>
<li>You speak marketing acronyms&mdash;KPI, ROAS, CVR&mdash;and are willing to learn more.</li>
<li>Strong project management and time management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>An always-learning, always-teaching mindset. You&rsquo;re happy to try new things, learn new skills, and share your skills with others.</li>
<li>Must have an online creative portfolio</li><br>
</ul>
<p>Preferred Qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Advanced motion skills</li>
<li>Extensive Adobe Creative Suite experience</li>
<li>Canva and/or Figma experience</li>
<li>Interest and experience in creative AI tools</li>
<li>A background in health &amp; wellness advertising</li>
<li>Experience in lead gen advertising</li>
Experience with user-generated content (UGC)<br>
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</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Why Join Accelerated Digital Media:</h3>
<ul>
<li>We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.</li>
<li>We invest in our team by empowering new ideas and providing opportunities for continuous professional development</li>
<li>We foster an open, supportive, and productive culture that extends into the homes of our remote workers around the continent.</li>
<li>We work with innovative &amp; transformative digital health brands as well as the fastest-growing e-commerce companies</li>
<li>90% company sponsorship for health, dental, and vision</li>
<li>401K with employer match program through Human Interest</li>
<li>Unlimited paid time off (with the expectation that each team member takes a minimum of 2-weeks)</li>
<li>We host in-person company-sponsored events multiple times per year as well as monthly virtual company-sponsored activities</li>
<li><b>Compensation range for this role is between $70,000 and $85,000 annually</b></li>
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How to :</h3>
<p>If you&rsquo;re ready to bring your creative strategy expertise to a dynamic team that&rsquo;s driving digital success, we invite you to . Join us in shaping the future of digital marketing and be a key player in our success at Accelerated Digital Media.</p>
<p>Accelerated Digital Media is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.</p>
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<p><b>#BI-Hybrid</b></p>
<p><b>#BI-Remote</b></p></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Culture</b></h2>
<div></div><p>Our clients do important work, and to support them, we know that we need an exceptional team. That&rsquo;s why we recruit the most talented individuals from across the country and invest significant time and resources into their personal and professional development.</p>
<p>ADM fosters an open, supportive, and productive culture that extends into the homes of our remote workers around the continent. Our culture is instrumental to the high-quality results we deliver for our clients. All staff have the option to work remotely and enjoy exceptional benefits and development opportunities.</p>
<p></p><p><b>If you&rsquo;re an expert marketer looking to sharpen your skills and make a difference in a dynamic, fast-paced agency environment, we want to hear from you.</b></p>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Benefits</b></h1>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><ul><li>Compensation in the top 25% of the industry</li>
<li>Quarterly review of promotions</li>
<li>90-100% company sponsorship for health, dental, and vision care</li>
<li>401K with employer match</li>
<li>Unlimited PTO</li>
<li>11 Nationally recognized holidays</li>
<li>Monthly in-person or virtual company-sponsored events</li>
<li>Sponsored development and training opportunities</li></ul></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Digital Advertising Designer

LYS Group

<p><b>About Us</b></p><p>LYS Group Corporation consist of LYS African Hair Braiding and LYS School. LYS School is as hair braiding school in Chicago offering hair braiding and hair braiding teacher licensing courses, training, continuing education, and a student salon open to the public. LYS African Hair Braiding is a professional hair braiding salon.</p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>We are seeking a creative, organized, and people-first Marketing &amp; Sales Coordinator to help grow student enrollment, workshop attendance, and salon services. This role combines hands-on marketing execution, paid advertising, website management, vendor coordination, student support, and community engagement. You&rsquo;ll also serve as a key point of contact for students and clients, helping them move smoothly from first inquiry to enrollment or booking.</p><p>This is an entry-level position with clear opportunities for growth into Marketing &amp; Enrollment Specialist or Manger as you demonstrate results.</p><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p><p><b>Marketing &amp; Campaigns</b></p><ul><li>Plan and implement marketing strategies to grow student enrollment, workshop/event attendance, continuing education, and salon clients.</li><li>Conduct campaigns through various media channels (social, web, print, email) to promote programs and services.</li><li>Draft, edit, and schedule marketing communications for media placement in a variety of channels.</li><li>Develop and execute promotions for the salon (new and returning clients).</li><li>Manage content calendars across social, email, and website.</li><li>Write and coordinate email campaigns, social posts, blogs, and other assets.</li><li>Evaluate and analyze content marketing metrics to identify trending topics, audiences, and strategy improvements.</li><li>Assist in quality control of marketing data and materials; generate and distribute reports.</li><li>Monitor and analyze social media channels and campaigns; provide actionable solutions for enrollment growth.</li></ul><p><b>Paid Advertising</b></p><ul><li>Plan, build, and optimize Google Ads and Facebook/Instagram Ads campaigns.</li><li>Conduct keyword research, manage negative keyword lists, and refine targeting.</li><li>Create and update ad creatives (copy, images, video snippets)</li><li>Build and optimize landing pages in Wix for conversions.</li></ul><p><b>Website &amp; Branding</b></p><ul><li>Update and maintain the website&mdash; program pages, start dates, tuition, testimonials, and salon offerings.</li><li>Coordinate communication related to branding strategies, website content, marketing plans, public relations, and timelines.</li><li>Apply targeted SEO and SEM best practices to improve visibility.</li><li>Ensure all website and marketing content reflects brand standards.</li></ul><p><b>Vendor &amp; Partner Management</b></p><ul><li>Research potential vendors for advertising, printing, events, branding, and graphic design;</li><li>Reach out to vendors to request quotes, proposals, or service details.</li><li>Evaluate vendor fit based on cost, quality, and alignment with school/salon needs.</li><li>Maintain records of vendor contacts, proposals, and recommendations.</li><li>Support leadership in vendor selection and ongoing coordination.</li></ul><p><b>Events &amp; Community Engagement</b></p><ul><li>Help coordinate and promote events and webinars for LYS.</li><li>Manage event marketing calendars, communications, and follow-ups.</li><li>Capture leads during events (via Microsoft Forms or QR codes) and track through CRM.</li><li>Support community partnerships with local schools, salons, and organizations.</li></ul><p><b>Sales, Enrollment &amp; Student Support</b></p><ul><li>Monitor and facilitate the workflow of prospective students from first contact through enrollment; provide regular reports.</li><li>Create and maintain a SharePoint for students site.</li><li>Conduct outreach to prospects via email, phone, and social to qualify leads and schedule discovery calls/tours.</li><li>Respond to new inquiries; schedule tours via Microsoft Bookings.</li><li>Welcome prospective students during tours; explain programs, tuition, and next steps.</li><li>Run a follow-up sequence until enroll or opt-out.</li><li>Serve as a critical point of contact for students, answering questions and supporting retention via phone, chat, email, or text.</li><li>Maintain CRM/lead tracker records in Excel or CRM software.</li></ul><p><b>Research, Benchmarking &amp; Innovation</b></p><ul><li>Conduct competitive benchmarking of other schools, salons, and programs to identify opportunities.</li><li>Review and analyze campaign, program, service, and event effectiveness to guide marketing direction, segmentation, and targeting.</li><li>Continuously identify and suggest improvements in marketing, communication, and student support.</li><li>Flag new program or service opportunities based on student/client feedback.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to support overall goals.</li></ul><p><b>You Are</b></p><ul><li>Organized and detail-oriented; skilled at managing multiple calendars and projects.</li><li>Strong communicator across phone, email, social, and in-person.</li><li>Familiarity with managing paid advertising</li><li>Comfortable editing and maintaining a Wix website</li><li>Tech-savvy</li><li>Experience in marketing, social media, email campaigns, and analytics.</li><li>Comfortable reaching out to and coordinating with external vendors.</li><li>Some exposure to CRM systems (HubSpot or similar).</li><li>Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads Google Analytics, SEO/SEM</li></ul><p>Job Types: Part-time, Internship</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: No more than 20 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee discount</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Distinctive Schools

<div><p><b>Title: </b>Marketing Coordinator<br>
<b>Location: </b>910 W Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607<br>
<b>Reports To: </b>Executive Director of Strategy<br>
<b>Salary: </b>Starting Salary $60,000, commensurate with experience<br>
<b>Employee Type:</b> Regular Full Time<br>
<b>Start Date:</b> November 2025</p>
<p>The mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.</p>
<p><b>Position Overview</b></p>
<p>As a part of the strategy team, the Marketing Coordinator will produce high-quality, creative, original written<br>
and visual content that engages internal team members and builds external brand recognition. The main duties of the role will include creating informative content, producing and sharing engaging content for social media, and seeking opportunities to share Distinctive School&rsquo;s brand, products, services, and story. This role will be responsible for generating content and community management for 20 social accounts including Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn. Additionally this role is responsible for maintaining content across 11 websites. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented marketing professional who brings strong social media and content creation skills, excellent communication and project management abilities, and a passion for storytelling and student voice to drive engagement.</p>
<p><b>Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><i>Social Media:</i></p>
<p>? Help to define and translate our voice in digital spaces; research and gather information for highlighting the Distinctive Schools story</p>
<p>? Build social media presence, monitor company brand, develop strategies for building brand awareness on social media</p>
<p>? Manage social media presence, including day-to-day posts and messages across channels ( 9 instagram accounts, 9 Facebook accounts, 1 X account and 1 Linkedin Account)</p>
<p>? Provide customer service by answering questions and concerns when necessary in a timely manner</p>
<p>? Foster a sense of community by initiating conversations and encouraging user-generated content</p>
<p>? Conduct and report analysis of site and social traffic</p>
<p>? Monitor social media channels for brand mentions and industry trends</p>
<p>? Co-create, maintain, and implement digital marketing and editorial calendar</p>
<p>? Manage social media advocates at each campus by providing training, sharing best practices, and providing consultation to ensure monthly metrics are hit for social posts and community email sends</p>
<p>? Support our school teams in sharing the Distinctive Schools story</p>
<p>? Help develop and deploy Student and Talent recruitment campaigns throughout the</p>
<p>year</p>
<p><i>Campus and Network Website:</i></p>
<p>? Responsible for all campus and network websites, ensuring content is updated consistently; including events, key documents, and updating sources</p>
<p>? Produce relevant, valuable, and engaging content for the company websites</p>
<p>? Become familiar with keyword placement and SEO</p>
<p>? Lead maintenance of REACH Grant Web Support by regularly uploading lesson plans to the REACH website, with strong attention to detail</p>
<p>? Ability to pull and share website metrics to support content reach and optimization</p>
<p><b>Requirements </b>(minimum)</p>
<p><i>Education</i></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Qualifications</i></p>
<p>? 1 to 2 years&rsquo; experience in creative of marketing field (writing, marketing, communications, blogging, journalism)</p>
<p>? A can-do personality with a knack for thinking outside the box to solve problems</p>
<p>? Strong work ethic, interest in storytelling + student voice</p>
<p>? Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure</p>
<p>? Experience with or passion for K-12 education, community development, kids</p>
<p>? Experience or interest in photography &amp; videography</p>
<p>? Excellent verbal and written communication skills</p>
<p>? Prioritizes attention to detail</p>
<p>? Content Creation skills &ndash; graphic design, editing, + management</p>
<p><i>Technology demands</i></p>
<ul><li>Web design and/or management. Including understanding of basic HTML and SEO experience</li>
<li>Experience with CRM marketing software Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.</li>
<li>Familiar with Marketing Analytics: Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, Webtrends</li>
<li>Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva</li>
<li>Proficient in social platforms including Meta, X and LinkedIn</li>
<li>Familiar or ability to learn Meltwater</li>
<li>Familiar or ability to learn CMS</li>
<li>Strong skill set in Canva</li>
<li>Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)</li>
</ul>
<p>? Travel: to various campuses throughout the month</p>
<p><b>Benefits</b></p>
<ul><li>25+ Paid holidays &amp; 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)</li>
<li>12 weeks family paid leave</li>
<li>Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)</li>
<li>403b match
<ul><li>Fully match up to 3%</li>
<li>50% match up to 5%</li>
</ul></li><li>Professional development including tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Gym and wellness discounts</li>
<li>And more</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Description Disclaimer: </b><i>Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.</i></p>
<p><b>EEO: </b>Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.</p>
<p>Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191</p></div>

Marketing Coordinator

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