Marketing Specialist, Industry Marketing

HelloKindred; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred is seeking an Industry Marketing Specialist to support the Industry Marketing Lead with day-to-day marketing operations, executive communications, client engagement activities, and content development. The role emphasizes strong writing and collaboration with senior leaders in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will draft leadership messages, develop internal communications, and assist with industry marketing campaigns and client stories while ensuring alignment with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to develop compelling content for different audiences.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills and presentation development capabilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with senior executives and clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership content is preferred.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility to support onsite client meetings, executivebriefings, and special events as needed.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and ghostwrite social media posts for senior leaders.
• Develop internal communications, announcements, talking points, and leadership messages.
• Support executive visibility programs and thought leadership initiatives.
• Create concise, compelling content tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of industry marketing campaigns and client stories.
• Develop and edit presentations, briefing materials, and supporting content.
• Ensure marketing materials are on-brand, audience-focused, and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with the planning and execution of client meetings, executive briefings, and leadership events.
• Provide onsite support for client engagements and company-hosted events.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Help create memorable client experiences that strengthen relationships and support business growth.
• Partner with account teams to prepare presentations and client-facing materials.
• Support leadership reviews, town halls, and business updates.
• Coordinate across marketing, sales, and business stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Adapt writing styles to different audiences and senior leaders while maintaining consistency with business priorities.
• Handle confidential information professionally and support both strategic initiatives and hands-on marketing execution.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:6 months to start with potential to extend
Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services Industry is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Industry Marketing Specialist to support the Industry Marketing Lead and broader leadership team within one of its largest businesses. This role is ideal for a strong writer and communicator and integrated marketer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with senior leaders, and executing a variety of marketing and communications activities. The Marketing Specialist will support day-to-day marketing operations, executive communications, client engagement activities, and content development while ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft and ghostwrite social media posts for senior leaders.
• Develop internal communications, announcements, talking points, and leadership messages.
• Support executive visibility programs and thought leadership initiatives.
• Create concise, compelling content tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of industry marketing campaigns and client stories.
• Develop and edit presentations, briefing materials, and supporting content.
• Ensure marketing materials are on-brand, audience-focused, and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with the planning and execution of client meetings, executive briefings, and leadership events.
• Provide onsite support for client engagements and company-hosted events.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Help create memorable client experiences that strengthen relationships and support business growth.
• Partner with account teams to prepare presentations and client-facing materials.
• Support leadership reviews, town halls, and business updates.
• Coordinate across marketing, sales, and business stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Adapt writing styles to different audiences and senior leaders while maintaining consistency with business priorities.
• Handle confidential information professionally and support both strategic initiatives and hands-on marketing execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to develop compelling content for different audiences.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills and presentation development capabilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with senior executives and clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership content is preferred.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility to support onsite client meetings, executive briefings, and special events as needed.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the Chicago office.

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

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.