Job Description
Are you a creative marketing professional ready to accelerate your career in Chicago's dynamic business landscape? GrowthSpark Marketing is seeking a talented Marketing Assistant to join our award-winning team. You'll collaborate with industry experts to develop innovative campaigns, analyze market trends, and drive measurable results. This is your opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients while growing your skills in digital marketing, content strategy, and data analytics.
Our downtown Chicago office offers a collaborative environment with flexible work options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about storytelling and data-driven marketing, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns across social media, email, and digital platforms
- Conduct market research and analyze competitor strategies to identify growth opportunities
- Manage content creation including blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters
- Assist in SEO optimization and performance tracking using Google Analytics and SEMrush
- Coordinate with design team to produce compelling visual assets for campaigns
- Prepare monthly performance reports and present insights to senior leadership
- Support event planning and execution for client-facing marketing initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of marketing experience with proven campaign execution
- Proficiency in Google Analytics, HubSpot, and social media management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Experience with email marketing automation platforms (Mailchimp, Klaviyo)
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for landing page updates
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Portfolio showcasing marketing campaigns or content examples required