Marketing Strategist

Creative Circle; Chicago (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Creative Circle is seeking a Marketing Strategist for a 12-month remote contract in Chicago. This role involves leading marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing educational engagement and driving enrollment growth. With a focus on strategic campaign development and stakeholder collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to impact the education sector positively. Candidates should have at least three years of marketing experience and a passion for community involvement.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental and vision packages

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of marketing experience in an in-house or agency environment.
• Proven ability to execute strategic marketing plans that drive results.
• Experience with diverse marketing channels, including digital and traditional media.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing planning sessions and meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage marketing campaigns to boost community engagement.
• Analyze campaign performance and optimize strategies for better outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Marketing

Project Management

Market Research

Campaign Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Email Marketing Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

This range is provided by Creative Circle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $42.00/hr

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Senior Recruitment Manager at Creative Circle

: 1-Year Contract (40 hrs/week)

Location: Remote (Chicagoland-based candidates only)

Duration: 12 months

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Start Date: July

Our client, a leading organization in the education sector, is seeking a Marketing Strategist to join their team on a long term freelance basis, 40 hours per week. This role is primarily remote, but candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area and be available for very occasional in-person meetings at downtown locations.

About The Role

As a Marketing Strategist, you will act as a trusted marketing consultant to various district departments, networks, and schools. You'll lead the development of integrated marketing campaigns and project plans that drive key outcomes such as educational engagement, program participation, enrollment growth, and community involvement. You'll oversee smaller-scale campaigns and creative asset development, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead marketing planning sessions and intake meetings with internal stakeholders
• Conduct market and audience research to inform campaign strategies
• Develop comprehensive marketing plans and project briefs
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain estimates and negotiate pricing
• Secure stakeholder approval on scopes of work and campaign briefs
• Facilitate project handoffs to the project management team for execution
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights for optimization
• Conduct client satisfaction reviews and gather feedback for continuous improvement
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of marketing experience in an in-house or agency environment
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans that drive measurable results
• Ability to manage a high volume of deliverables/assets
• While no specific software is required this client works exclusively in the Google suite
• Experience with a wide range of marketing channels and tools, including:
• Brand identity and creative asset development
• Traditional media (TV, radio, print, OOH)
• Digital marketing (paid search, social media, display)
• Web content and CMS platforms
• Email marketing and CRM systems
• Social media strategy and content
• Print collateral and promotional materials
• Video production (short and long form)
• Event marketing and experiential campaigns
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education space while working with a collaborative and mission-driven team.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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Amy Banks - Senior Recruitment Manager

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 06/10/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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