Advertising Assistant

Maze Marketing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maze Marketing in Chicago is seeking an Advertising Assistant to create efficiencies in promotional signage production. The role involves reporting, competitive analysis, and ensuring creative deliverables align with brand objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in media or marketing, with 1-2 years of retail experience. Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

The position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an Advertising/Marketing retail environment.
• Understanding of basic advertising concepts and techniques.
• Must be polished, cheerful, and confident for client meetings and networking events.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly report to the marketing team, including insights from data analysis.
• Communicate changes impacting timelines and follow up on outstanding assets.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis and opportunity reviews.
• Review creative deliverables to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Analyze campaign performance data for actionable insights.
• Participate in presale marketing activities to maximize sale day activity.
• Support safe work environment by adhering to workplace policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Soft proofing tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in media, advertising, marketing or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Advertising Assistant is responsible for creating efficiencies and overseeing the day-to-day business requirements related to the production of promotional signage. This individual will assist in the promotion, development, and implementation of marketing initiatives, programs, materials, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly report to the marketing team, including insights garnered from data analysis and campaign performance metrics.
• Effectively communicate any changes or encounters to the team that would impact the timelines and outline any risks to timelines and/or budget, and follow up on outstanding assets and information.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis/opportunity reviews to stay on top of best practices in advertising across the industry.
• Review creative deliverables with teams to ensure creative is on-brand, integrated, and aligned with company objectives.
• Analyze campaign performance data to provide actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Participate in presale marketing activities for every relevant sale to maximize sale day activity.
• Support and contribute to a safe work environment by following all workplace policies, regulations, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in media, advertising, marketing or related field.
• 1‑2 years of experience in an Advertising/Marketing retail environment.
• Understanding of basic advertising concepts and techniques.
• Must be polished, cheerful, and confident for client meetings and networking events.
• Good decision‑making abilities and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite; adept at learning new applications.
• Proficient in the use of soft proofing tools.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.