Responsibilities

• Support content creation and distribution of internal newsletters
• Assist in executing internal communication plans and processes
• Help maintain communication calendars for corporate and field teams
• Draft and edit simple email communications with guidance
• Support content creation and organization for company intranet project
• Provide communications and copywriting support for department projects as needed
• Assist with basic PR tasks in partnership with Marketing leadership
• Help monitor communication performance metrics and collect reporting information
• Provide administrative support for various corporate and field-level projects as needed
• Attend Marketing and cross-departmental meetings

Requirements

• Must be located within 40 miles of Blue River PetCare's Chicago corporate office to work a hybrid schedule (1 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational habits and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate well with teammates and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to learn email marketing and template-building tools
• Basic understanding of project management or willingness to learn
• Basic design skills and experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud are helpful but not required
• Ability to produce original content without the assistance of AI writing tools

Preferred

• Interest in the veterinary or healthcare industry is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with email platforms, template builders, or project management tools (e.g., Workshop, Stripo, Monday.com)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement plans with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Volunteer Time-off
• Pet Perks with industry vendor partners, including deals on insurance, preventatives, food, and supplies
• Chicago CTA Transit Program Benefits
• Discounted gym memberships for local Chicago team members