Marketing Coordinator, Social Media & Content

Vernon Hills, IL (Hybrid)

$26/hr – $31/hrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end social video content and campaigns for Learning Resources, coordinating creator programs and data-driven optimization.

  • Must-have: 1–2 years in social media or digital marketing with video production.
  • Standout: Primary bridge to creator community with quarterly influencer campaigns alongside agencies.
  • Standout: Weekly trend ideas to keep pet brands at the forefront.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Content Creation: Lead the ideation, production, and post-production of high-frequency video content for TikTok and Instagram.
  • Strategic Campaign Execution: Plan and launch four major integrated social campaigns within your first six months, ensuring alignment with email marketing and retailer activity.
  • Community & Influencer Growth: Act as the primary bridge to our creator community, overseeing two quarterly influencer campaigns in collaboration with our agency partners.
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Perform monthly deep-dives into social insights to move beyond "vanity metrics" and optimize content for maximum reach and conversion.
  • Trend Monitoring: Bring three fresh, trend-aligned content ideas to the team weekly to keep the brands at the forefront of the pet industry.

Requirements

  • Experience: 1–2 years of experience in social media, influencer/creator programs, or digital marketing with an emphasis on video production.
  • Storytelling Mastery: A portfolio that demonstrates an ability to craft digital stories that capture attention and drive measurable engagement.
  • Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Word, Excel, social media management and end-to-end video editing tools. Experience with Sprout Social, CapCut and Canva a plus.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional tasks effectively.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Similar Field

Preferred

  • Sprout Social, CapCut and Canva experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • competitive benefits package
  • training and development opportunities
  • profit sharing bonus potential
  • 401k matching
  • a variety of other benefits
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Learning Resources

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We're Learning Resources®, and we've been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids since 1984. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. Discover countless ways to learn through play with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax®, Botley® the Coding Robot, and Coding CrittersTM.Come learn with us at LearningResources.com

Founded in 1994
Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA
459 employees (88 in marketing)
76% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
165.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.8%
Direct
38.5%
Referral
6.4%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~459

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
62 (14% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years

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