seo specialist

associate director, seo new Jobs in Chicago

associate director, seo new

brand marketing manager

manager, digital content and web design Jobs in Chicago

manager, digital content and web design

marketing specialist with an emphasis on graphic design Jobs in Chicago

marketing specialist with an emphasis on graphic design

senior website marketing specialist

Alliant Credit Union

<div>Job description:
<div>
In this role hybrid role based at our Chicago Headquarters, you will maintain and optimize the public website and ensure it supports our brand, drives member engagement, and contributes to conversion goals. Support strategic initiatives and optimize digital performance demonstrating knowledge on digital marketing, user experience (UX), search engine optimization (SEO), web accessibility standards and web analytics.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manage daily updates and content publishing on the public website using Content Management System (CMS).</li><li>
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as product owner, compliance, creative to ensure accurate and timely content.</li><li>
Optimize website performance for SEO, accessibility, and user experience.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze website traffic, engagement, and conversion metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Medallia, or similar.</li><li>
Leverage Siteimprove to monitor and improve website accessibility, SEO, content quality, performance, and address website errors.</li><li>
Support the creation and ongoing optimization of campaign landing pages to enhance user engagement.</li><li>
Perform routine website audits to ensure content is fresh, informative, and free of broken links.</li><li>
Ensure brand consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements across web content.</li><li>
Partner with IT and external vendors on technical enhancements and issue resolution.</li><li>
Stay current on digital trends, SEO and recommend new tools or strategies to improve the website&rsquo;s effectiveness.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><div><div>Education:<ul><li>
Bachelors Degree - Graphic Design or Related - Minimum</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div> 
Years of Experience:<ul><li>
5 years - Website management, digital marketing or related - Minimum</li></ul><div></div><div> 
In Lieu of Education:</div><ul><li>
7 years - Website management or digital marketing</li></ul></div></div></div> 
Compensation &amp; Benefits:
Typical hiring range:&rlm;&rlm;&lrm; &lrm;$76,500 &lrm;-&rlm;&rlm;&lrm; &lrm;$108,050 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills &amp; knowledge.
Additional Compensation: Annual performance bonus
&lrm;Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match.<div>
Additional Benefits:</div><ul><li>
Work from home up to 3 days a week</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
Employee discount programs</li><li>
Time off including paid personal and sick days</li><li>
11 paid holidays</li><li>
Education reimbursement</li><li>Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.</li></ul><div> 
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.</div><div></div><div> 
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</div></div>

Senior Website Marketing Specialist

Hearing World

Overview We are seeking a creative and results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic marketing team. This role is essential for developing and executing innovative digital marketing strategies that enhance our online presence, drive traffic, and increase conversions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and content creation. If you are passionate about digital marketing and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement effective SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and drive website traffic.</li><li>Conduct keyword research and utilize SEO tools to optimize website content for search engines.</li><li>Manage and execute social media marketing campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.</li><li>Create engaging content for various digital channels including websites, blogs, email newsletters, and social media posts.</li><li>Analyze performance metrics using Google Analytics to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven decisions.</li><li>Oversee Google Ads and Facebook Advertising campaigns to maximize ROI through conversion optimization techniques.</li><li>Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics using Adobe Creative Suite for marketing materials.</li><li>Utilize WordPress for content management and updates on the company website.</li><li>Implement marketing automation tools to streamline email marketing efforts and nurture leads through the sales funnel.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and emerging digital marketing technologies to ensure competitive advantage.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Proven experience in digital marketing with a focus on SEO, SEM, social media management, and content creation.</li><li>Proficiency in using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdWords) for performance tracking and analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL is a plus for managing website content effectively.</li><li>Strong copywriting skills with the ability to create compelling content that engages audiences.</li><li>Experience in e-commerce environments is advantageous; understanding of B2B marketing principles is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of graphic design principles using Adobe Photoshop or similar software is preferred. Join us as we continue to grow our brand's digital footprint! Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping our online strategy and driving success.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $33,000.00 - $48,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Digital Marketing Specialist

<div>ECP is a market-leading SaaS software solution that enables senior living communities to better care for their residents. ECP is used in over 8,000 communities nationwide. We're growing quickly, expanding the number of customers who use our software and launching new products to better serve the senior living industry.
We&rsquo;re looking for a Trade Show &amp; Marketing Specialist to join our Marketing team. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for keeping our trade shows and events running smoothly while providing marketing support that helps amplify our presence. You&rsquo;ll work closely with our Events Specialist on planning and logistics, and assist the Marketing team in organizing and updating content, campaigns, and administrative tasks.
This is an ideal role for someone who is highly organized, enjoys managing details, and thrives on supporting a busy team.
Note: This is a remote position, we are only accepting candidates with a permanent residence in the U.S. The ideal candidate would be located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, Madison, or Chicago.
Key Objectives<ul>
<li>
Coordinate the logistics and administrative details for trade shows and industry events.</li>
<li>Support the Events Specialist with timelines, vendor communications, and post-event follow-up.</li>
<li>Assist with the organization, distribution, and upkeep of marketing materials for events and campaigns.</li>
<li>Help track event and campaign performance metrics.</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities<ul>
<li>
Manage trade show logistics, including shipping, booth inventory, supplies, travel arrangements, and vendor communication.</li>
<li>Maintain event calendars, deadlines, and task lists.</li>
<li>Prepare and organize event materials (handouts, signage, giveaways) provided by the creative team.</li>
<li>Support the Marketing team with administrative tasks such as updating contact lists, organizing digital assets, and scheduling social posts.</li>
<li>Assist with event-related communications, including updating event pages, scheduling email sends, and posting approved content on social channels.</li>
<li>Coordinate internal communications about upcoming events and key marketing initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred</li>
<li>1&ndash;3 years of experience in event coordination, marketing support, or administrative roles</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and follow-through</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Comfortable working with tools like Microsoft Office and marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Adobe, etc.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel occasionally for events</li>
<li>A proactive, team-oriented mindset and ability to work independently</li></ul></div>

Trade Show & Marketing Specialist

IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

<div>IMEC is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Specialist with strong graphic design expertise to develop engaging digital and print materials that drive marketing impact. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and experienced in managing web content through WordPress. 


In this role, you will leverage your design skills to create compelling visuals for campaigns, events, and communications while also supporting marketing initiatives through audience segmentation, data-driven campaigns, and lead generation. You&rsquo;ll collaborate across teams to maintain brand consistency, produce high-quality materials, and ensure marketing efforts effectively reach key audiences in Illinois manufacturing. 
Summary /Purpose:

The Marketing Specialist supports IMEC&rsquo;s strategic marketing efforts by developing, executing, and monitoring programs across print, digital, and in-person channels. This role drives audience engagement, generates project leads, and enhances IMEC&rsquo;s market presence while providing graphic design and web management expertise. 


Essential Responsibilities:

REGIONAL MARKETING SUPPORT
<ul>
<li>Support graphic design and website content updates for events and campaigns</li>
<li>Coordinate event marketing for workshops and seminars, including list management, promotion, tracking, and evaluation. (Experience with virtual and in-person event planning preferred.)</li>
<li>Manage fulfillment center to ensure sales and delivery teams have up-to-date materials.</li>
<li>Prepare press releases, regional publicity updates, and post-project congratulatory announcements.</li>
<li>Provide marketing, sales, and event support to field offices.</li></ul> 


LEAD GENERATION AND BRAND MANAGEMENT
<ul>
<li>Ensure brand consistency across all external communications, including collateral, presentations, proposals, and web content.</li>
<li>Manage website content and WordPress functionality to ensure timely, engaging digital presence.</li>
<li>Execute outbound marketing campaigns using HubSpot and provide inside sales support for inbound leads.</li>
<li>Leverage HubSpot, Salesforce, and data sources for customer segmentation to optimize engagement.</li>
<li>Align marketing efforts with audience insights and business goals.</li>
<li>Oversee marketing communications, including email, website content, success stories, events, sales letters, and paid advertising.</li>
<li>Develop sales materials and specialized publications (e.g., success stories and campaign documents).</li>
<li>Support web marketing initiatives and explore digital engagement opportunities.</li>
<li>Track inbound leads from the IMEC website and coordinate follow-ups with the sales team.</li></ul> 


RESEARCH AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT
<ul>
<li>Monitor industry trends that affect companies in IMEC's targeted industries (metal fabricators, food, printing, etc.). Communicate those trends to IMEC's marketing department and field staff.</li>
<li>Develop industry reports and conduct targeted research for IMEC.</li>
<li>Identify promotional and advertising opportunities in industry publications.</li>
<li>Track IMEC media mentions, partners, and manufacturers, sharing relevant updates internally.</li>
<li>Maintain and update CRM records, mailing lists, and specialized contact lists (e.g., media, partners, legislators).</li></ul> 


ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
<ul>
<li>Assist with internal communication, employee relations, and team training.</li>
<li>Support legislative relations and service development initiatives.</li>
<li>Provide administrative and project support to the Marketing Manager.</li></ul> 


Additional Requirements/Qualifications

KEY SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE
<ul>
<li>Experience with customer segmentation, data analysis, and CRM tools for targeted marketing.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience creating professional graphics and managing website content in WordPress.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong writing, research, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Familiarity with print production, media buying, and brand management.</li>
<li>Proficiency in event marketing and campaign execution.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) for digital and print content creation.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with Google Analytics, Google Ads, and digital advertising strategies.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.</li>
<li>Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.</li></ul> 


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.</li>
<li>Experience with marketing automation tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).</li>
<li>Knowledge of digital marketing strategies and customer engagement techniques.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 


Work Environment:

Hybrid/Remote work environment and standard hours with extended hours and weekend work as required. This position requires the ability to travel periodically to attend internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and client meetings. Applicants for this position must have access to reliable transportation to ensure timely attendance at both internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and client meetings as required by the job responsibilities. The ability to commute to various locations for meetings is essential for effective collaboration and participation in team activities. 
Language Skills:

Must be able to communicate effectively with community organizations, public stakeholders, third-party resources, client personnel and employees at all organizational levels and to develop effective working relationships with staff and a network of technical resources. 


Reasoning Ability:

Individual must be a team player with the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and discretion; be able to plan; be well organized; work well under pressure; take initiative and be flexible and cooperative. 


Physical Demands:

Position requires the ability to sit for long periods at a computer terminal. Some walking, standing, and bending are required. 


Please submit an electronic application, including (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references. The University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, and Bradley University conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. IMEC and its Subrecipient organizations, including Bradley University, SIU, NIU, and UIC are EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employers. 
About IMEC 

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data. 
With more than 50 full-time staff and partners positioned statewide, IMEC delivers the local expertise to not only plan and strategize, but to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of client improvements. In fact, IMEC assists more than 2,500 companies each year with successful business improvement projects. 
As a result, IMEC has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient. 
IMEC team members enjoy their jobs because of the challenge in working with a variety of organizations in a broad range of industries. They also gain satisfaction from providing assistance and advisement to help organizations succeed in a demanding marketplace. Click HERE to learn more about IMEC.</div>

Marketing Specialist with an emphasis on Graphic Design

Capital One

<div>Senior Associate, Website Marketing for Card
Capital One, a Fortune Magazine &ldquo;100 Best Companies to Work For,&rdquo; is looking for a Senior Marketing Associate for the Card site team to help lead marketing efforts across our credit card website. This associate will be responsible for managing the strategy and content for our card products on credit cards website.This role requires a mix of vision setting and marketing expertise. This highly visible role creates a powerful opportunity to take your marketing strategy and technical skills to the next level.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Help set strategic vision/test plan for select customer marketing program(s)</li><li>
Lead development and execution of website marketing</li><li>
Collaborate with analyst teams to understand business performance / identify new opportunities and adjust strategies</li><li>
Synthesize research insights and marketing trends to identify new strategic recommendations to improve results</li><li>
Serve as key liaison for and collaborate with cross-functional teams including partners from: Marketing &amp; Analysis (P&amp;L owners), Creative, Operations/Production, Legal etc.</li><li>
Work proactively in an agile environment and identify when to work outside the process in whitespace</li><li>
Ability to balance big picture strategic thinking with acute attention to details</li></ul>
This Associate should bring:<ul><li>
Experience developing creative intent / briefs, leading and managing creative processes, and working with creative teams and agencies</li><li>
Able to manage the details of multiple projects, deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining excellent and accurate work</li><li>
Multi-channel marketing and direct response experience, including direct mail and digital</li><li>
A passion for leveraging data, metrics and insights to drive results and learnings</li><li>
A curious mindset, ready to dig in on consumer attitudes / behaviors / trends, and draw implications for marketing</li><li>
Highly effective communication skills with outstanding writing, editing, and presentation abilities</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of the Google Suite (Docs, Slides and Sheets).</li><li>
A continuous learner who is always informed about emerging marketplace trends</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or military experience</li><li>
At least 2 years of experience in multi-channel marketing</li><li>
At least 2 years of experience in planning, executing and analyzing marketing programs</li><li>
At least 2 years of experience managing creative processes and partnering with creative teams</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
At least 2 years of experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment</li><li>
At least 2 years of experience working in an Agile team environment</li><li>
Experience in financial services marketing</li></ul>
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. Associate, Marketing 

McLean, VA: $94,600 - $107,900 for Sr. Associate, Marketing 

New York, NY: $103,200 - $117,800 for Sr. Associate, Marketing 
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate&rsquo;s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City&rsquo;s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia&rsquo;s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).</div>

Senior Associate, Website Marketing for Card

Neighborhoods.com

<div>Neighborhoods.com operates on the belief that the neighborhood and community you are a part of is so much more important than the house you live in, and we're excited to come to work every day because we get to build tools that help people find their perfect neighborhood and home. 


We're hiring for a Content Operations Manager who will take on the responsibility of creating, managing, and communicating about community profile pages on our sister website 55places.com, with the end goal of encouraging our visitors to request more information about moving to that community. They must be a great communicator with internal and external stakeholders, and a detail-oriented operations whiz. By ensuring fresh, accurate, SEO-friendly content is published on schedule, they will have a measurable impact on the success of our company and the lives of our customers. 


This role and all interviews will be 100% remote.

This is a W-2 salary position with benefits.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for any employer; we are unable to sponsor visas.

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 per year. 


A day in the life of the Content Operations Manager will include working closely with freelancers, product, sales, and the Senior Content Strategist. A typical split might be:
<ul>
<li>Community Creation: 60% - reviewing new community submissions, researching communities, building community pages in WordPress, editing content written by freelancers, publishing new community pages, and communicating with stakeholders</li>
<li>Content Support: 30% - resolve content support tickets from agents, builders, marketing reps, and internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Relationship Building and Process Improvement: 10% - collaborating with homebuilders, real estate agents, third-party marketing reps, and internal stakeholders on new and ongoing initiatives</li></ul> 


The Content Operations Manager will be successful if they:
<ul>
<li>Publish accurate, SEO-friendly community pages on schedule</li>
<li>Keep content fresh, error-free, and up to date with homebuilder and real estate agent updates</li>
<li>Streamline workflows with freelancers and deliver quality content on budget</li>
<li>Handle content support tickets quickly and keep real estate agents, homebuilders, and customers happy</li>
<li>Build solid relationships with both internal teams and external partners</li></ul> 


KPIs include:
<ul>
<li>Volume of new community pages published</li>
<li>Ticket resolution times and satisfaction from stakeholders</li>
<li>SEO performance metrics (organic traffic growth, keyword rankings)</li>
<li>Cost efficiency in freelance writer management</li></ul> 


The challenges this position will face are:
<ul>
<li>Juggling multiple deadlines while balancing urgent tickets, ongoing community updates, and large new page launches.</li>
<li>Maintaining accuracy with fast-changing homebuilder and community information.</li>
<li>Producing consistent, high-quality content at scale.</li>
<li>Adapting to changing priorities while keeping quality and brand consistency intact.</li></ul> 


We need someone who has:
<ul>
<li>Strong writing and editing skills, with keen attention to grammar, style, and accuracy.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Detail orientation, with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills with a professional approach to responding to customers, agents, and builders via email and Jira.</li>
<li>Proven experience in content creation, editing, and management, with a track record of publishing high-quality work.</li>
<li>Experience using content optimization tools such as Yoast and ChatGPT.</li>
<li>Adaptability to emerging technologies, formats, and media types, including video and interactive content.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Jira, and/or Asana.</li>
<li>Understanding of real estate, community development, or related industries (preferred but not required).</li></ul> 


We believe in taking care of our employees with awesome benefits like:
<ul>
<li>Insurance benefit plans to give you (and your dependents) peace of mind</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy and an earnest belief in work/life balance</li>
<li>401k with employer match</li></ul> 


You should apply for this job if you:
<ul>
<li>Love getting details right and take pride in polished, accurate, SEO-friendly content and can spot inconsistencies before anyone else.</li>
<li>Are a natural communicator and relationship builder - you thrive on following up, providing updates, and keeping freelancers and partners engaged.</li>
<li>Thrive on juggling priorities - you can balance multiple projects, respond quickly to tickets, and still hit publication deadlines.</li>
<li>Want to make a difference in the everyday life of people across the country!</li></ul> 


The interview process for this role will include:
<ul>
<li>Brief &quot;get to know you&quot; video call (may be asynchronous)</li>
<li>Zoom call with the Senior Content Specialist &amp; Community Content Manager</li>
<li>Brief editing assessment</li>
<li>Zoom call with the AVP of Brokerage &amp; Partnerships</li></ul> 


Neighborhoods.com is an equal opportunity employer of people from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, colors, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, and ages. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that is comfortable for everyone. We will not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. 
We encourage candidates from marginalized and/or underrepresented communities to apply, as we value the unique insight and experiences you bring to the table. Like many companies, we still have work to do in creating the diverse and equitable workplace we aspire to, but we are actively working toward this goal through policies and training that foster a workplace where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and be successful. If you have any questions about whether or not you should apply and/or whether your work experience matches a particular requirement, please reach out to us at careers@55places.com.</div>

Content Operations Manager

Walker Sands

<div>We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Walker Sands is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes everyone to our team.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example &ndash; she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

We're looking for a proven Senior Vice President, Paid Media to lead the next evolution of our paid media practice at Walker Sands. This senior leadership role blends strategic acumen, innovation and leadership, tasked with driving measurable business outcomes for B2B's most ambitious brands and redefining what paid media can achieve in an integrated, data-driven marketing ecosystem.

You'll guide a team of expert strategists and channel specialists to design and execute full-funnel programs that connect awareness to revenue. You'll also elevate the agency's thought leadership in performance marketing, helping us set the standard for how creativity, analytics and technology converge to deliver growth in the attention economy.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you'll be accountable not only for the work, but also for championing your team and its culture. You'll embody our agency values of Learn, Support and Do, while helping shape the vision and future of integrated marketing at Walker Sands.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Paid Media Leadership + Vision</h3>
<ul><li>Define and lead a bold vision for the agency's paid media practice &mdash; connecting brand and demand strategies across search, social, display, programmatic, video and other emerging platforms.</li>
<li>Champion offering innovation, integrating new technologies, tools and channels (including AI and GEO) to keep the agency at the forefront of performance marketing.</li>
<li>Inspire conceptual excellence grounded in data and audience insight, balancing precision targeting with powerful storytelling.</li>
<li>Set the standard for outcome-based paid media that educates, engages and converts &mdash; transforming enterprise B2B brands into category leaders.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Sales + Revenue Growth</h3>
<ul><li>Fuel paid media growth. Partner with the Growth team and other agency leaders to shape integrated strategies that win new business and expand client relationships.</li>
<li>Scope, price, and sell high-impact engagements across paid media, ABM and integrated digital marketing.</li>
<li>Serve as a senior strategic advisor for executive clients, helping them connect marketing performance to business outcomes.</li>
<li>Serve as a thought leader and evangelist for modern, insight-led paid media that powers the full buyer journey.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Client Strategy + Collaboration</h3>
<ul><li>Lead strategy on high-value client programs, ensuring channel integration and cross-functional collaboration with PR, Creative, Content, Organic Social Media, SEO/GEO and Marketing Operations.</li>
<li>Translate complex data and market dynamics into actionable insights and measurable results.</li>
<li>Partner with analytics and strategy teams to develop robust measurement frameworks that connect upstream metrics (impressions, clicks, visits) with downstream outcomes (engagements, downloads, form fills), ensuring clear visibility into performance and business impact.</li>
<li>Build enduring relationships with senior marketing leaders at clients, earning trust through strategic counsel and business impact.</li>
<li>Partner with internal experts to design innovative pilots and test-and-learn initiatives that drive continuous performance improvement.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Team Development + Operations</h3>
<ul><li>Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of paid media strategists and specialists.</li>
<li>Establish smart systems, workflows and frameworks to scale excellence and consistency.</li>
<li>Champion an inclusive team culture rooted in growth, learning and accountability.</li>
<li>Develop career pathways and foster continuous education in emerging paid trends, AI applications and analytics.</li>
<li>Align team efforts with agency goals, ensuring paid media delivers measurable client and business value.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Senior Leadership</h3>
<ul><li>Shape the agency's overall direction, bringing paid media expertise to executive decisions on service innovation and market positioning.</li>
<li>Represent Walker Sands at industry events, conferences and thought leadership opportunities.</li>
<li>Partner with fellow SLT members to drive operational efficiency, financial performance and organizational health.</li>
<li>Own and manage the Paid Media P&amp;L, ensuring disciplined financial decision-making across revenue forecasting, staffing, pricing and profitability to meet agency and department growth goals.</li>
<li>Grow the agency's reputation as a leader in data-driven, creative, and outcome-driven B2B marketing.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Non-Negotiables</h2>
<ul><li>You're data-driven and audience-obsessed. You understand how to turn insights into strategy and strategy into measurable results.</li>
<li>You're a builder. You thrive on scaling new ideas, new systems and new teams &mdash; and you bring operational rigor to the process.</li>
<li>You believe in team over ego. You create a culture where collaboration and curiosity fuel better work.</li>
<li>You crave feedback and continuous improvement. You see every campaign as an opportunity to learn and refine.</li>
<li>You pursue excellence. You hold high standards for strategy, execution and client partnership.</li>
<li>You value people. You lead with empathy, invest in your team's growth and build an environment that reflects our values of inclusivity, respect and belonging.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>12&ndash;15+ years leading agency paid media and/or performance marketing teams, working with B2B and technology clients.</li>
<li>Proven success designing and executing multi-channel paid programs with multi-million dollar paid budgets.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of marketing automation, CRM, ABM, SEO/GEO and conversion optimization &mdash; and how they intersect with paid strategy.</li>
<li>Experience with and proficiency in key marketing and analytics platforms, including GA4, Looker Studio, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Tableau, 6sense, Demandbase, and major DSPs such as Basis, The Trade Desk, DV360 and StackAdapt.</li>
<li>Strong track record of new business success through strategy, storytelling and consultative selling.</li>
<li>Experience managing and scaling teams in fast-paced, integrated environments.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and executive presence &mdash; able to inspire trust, influence stakeholders and present with confidence.</li>
</ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits:
<ul>
<li>We strive for salary range transparency in our hiring process. This is a major step towards not only complying with regulations where required, but also to make sure pay equity and DEI are top of mind during the hiring process. Base salary is only a part of the total rewards package - this role will also be eligible for a bonus based on company performance, as well as benefits. Below is the starting salary for this role: 
Starting Salary: $150,000-$200,000 a year</li>
<li><ul><li>Placement on the salary scale will be determined by various factors, such as, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, education, business or organizational requirements and internal equity.</li>
<li>Starting salaries are not inclusive of a full range of compensation for this role and are instead meant to reflect the expected beginning salary for a new hire. Merit-based increases can be earned after time in role.</li>
</ul></li><li>Total Rewards Package:</li>
<li><ul> <li>Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.</li>
<li> Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.</li>
<li> Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.</li>
<li> Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.</li>
<li> Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.</li>
<li> Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.</li>
<li> Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.</li>
<li> Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here!</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>#LI-Hybrid</div>

Senior Vice President, Paid Media

Explore 151+ Senior website marketing specialist in Chicago this October. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.