Marketing Associate

Responsibilities

• Be adept at varying the voice, style, and other characteristics of messaging based on the writer and intent of the communication.
• Display an understanding of legal principles and current events in the pro-life, religious liberty, and parental rights nonprofit sector.
• Develop concepts and compose clear, concise, original, and error-free copy/content for a range of marketing and communications mediums reflecting the TMS mission/brand.
• Collaborate with Marketing Team and attorneys on content development and delivery across e-mail, digital, and print channels.
• Research and understand target audiences through reviews of existing research, online searches, interviews with subject-matter experts, and in-person meetings, as necessary.
• Work with Marketing Team on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g., email campaigns, landing page, annual Impact Report).
• Be an essential part of monthly direct mail and email marketing content creation - developing concepts, drafting copy, coordinating approvals, and shepherding each piece to completion in collaboration with the Director of Marketing.
• Own TMS's organic social media presence across all platforms-planning the content calendar, writing captions and post copy, designing the corresponding graphics, and scheduling and publishing posts in line with TMS brand standards.
• Manage community engagement on TMS social channels, including responding to direct messages, moderating and replying to comments, and routing media, legal-assistance, and other sensitive inquiries to the appropriate TMS staff.
• Coordinate content collaborations with clients, partner organizations, and allied voices, including collaborative posts and shared campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, Philosophy, English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline.
• One to three years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit operations, public advocacy, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to make complex subjects accessible to a wide audience.
• Excellent language proficiency and above average communication skills.
• Demonstrated Versatile Copywriting Experience, Editing, Proofreading, And Research Skills.
• Technical and computer skills with CMS, web design, and basic formatting a plus.
• Graphic design proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools; portfolio of social media graphics preferred.
• Hands-on experience managing organizational social media accounts, including native platform tools and scheduling software.
• Grant writing experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of SEO principles for web and blog writing, or a willingness to learn them.

Preferred

• Knowledge or involvement in pro-life organizations a plus
• Grant writing experience a plus
• Portfolio of social media graphics preferred
• Working knowledge of SEO principles for web and blog writing, or a willingness to learn them

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - TMS covers 90% of premiums
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Commuter benefits pre-tax (Transit and Parking)
• Short-term / Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with TMS employer match
• 12 paid holidays in addition to employee PTO package
• Annual retreat reimbursement
• Fitness Club membership at our Chicago headquarters