Marketing Specialist (Communication & Ops)

TalentoHC; Elk Grove Village (IL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A growing marketing organization in Elk Grove Village is seeking a Marketing Specialist to oversee communications and project management for vendors. This role involves handling outreach initiatives, cultivating community relationships, and ensuring execution of marketing strategies to boost brand awareness. The ideal candidate has a degree in Marketing or Communications with experience in social media and project management, along with a passion for gaming. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and on-the-ground event management.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in marketing, social media, and project management.
• Passion for gaming or enthusiast-driven communities is a plus.
• Highly organized and capable of working independently.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary point of contact for marketing vendors.
• Work with departments on project launches and marketing deliverables.
• Attend trade shows and manage outreach efforts.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Strong writing and communication

Creative mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects

Collaborative approach

Ausbildung

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Jobbeschreibung

Marketing Specialist (Communication & Ops)

TalentoHC is actively partnered with a growing organization affiliated with a Family Office seeking a Marketing Specialist with a focus on internal and external communication, project management, and overall oversight of marketing vendors that support the organization.

The Marketing Specialist keeps track of all initiatives done by external consultants and vendors to ensure execution of marketing efforts that build brand awareness, engage the community, and support business growth for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors and consultants marketing is engaged with, ensuring communication and project timelines are clearly defined and communicated internally and externally.
• Work internally with different departments on initiatives, project and product launches, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of marketing deliverables.
• Attend 3-4 trade shows a year, including set up and take down if necessary and working booth.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase visibility within their own and broader entertainment communities.
• Oversee work done by creative partners and vendors to develop content, support initiatives, drive campaign performance, and stay current with digital trends. Community, Events & Public Engagement.
• Cultivate relationships with fans, collectors, arcade operators, and key members of the community.
• Organize and support events such as game launches, trade shows, factory tours, and influencer visits.
• Manage outreach efforts including press materials, PR campaigns, and media collaborations.
• Manage the merch delivery on all e-commerce orders.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in Marketing (communications, social media, photography, project management).
• Passion for gaming, or enthusiast-driven communities is a strong plus.
• Able to travel 3-4 times a year and stand on your feet multiple hours.
• Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh ideas.
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach when working with internal and external partners.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Our organization continues to thrive through our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce from different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Talento Human Capital Management (HCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and people are at the center of what we do!

People + Passion + Perseverance = Progress

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing
• Entertainment Providers and Manufacturing

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