Communications Associate Jobs in Dubuque, IA (NOW HIRING)

Kendall Hunt Publishing Higher Education department is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Specialist to join our marketing department and provide creative ideas and assistance to help achieve our goals. The Marketing Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing effective communication strategies to promote the brand, products, and services of the organization. This role involves creating compelling content, managing campaigns, and ensuring consistent messaging across various channels. This position will work in the home office in Dubuque, Iowa. Salary commensurate with experience.Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.comIn A Typical Work Week as a Marketing Communications Specialist, You Will...Works with the marketing team to conceptualize marketing materials for all disciplines within HEAssists in the coordination and execution of adoption campaigns for Higher Education's national and regional titlesAssists in the creation and execution of marketing strategy for assigned conferences and conventionsDevelops and executes marketing campaigns (digital, e-mail, print) for key authors to support sales effortsEnsure all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent tone and voiceEnsure authors' needs and questions are addressed promptlyMonitor campaign performance and optimize strategies based on analyticsConducts market research to assist with acquisition, sales and special projectsStay updated with the latest industry news and competitor activitiesCharacteristics of Who Kendall Hunt Looks for in a Marketing Communications Specialist, You are...Someone who can develop world-class, innovative, and creative marketing ideas/campaigns, implement those ideas, produce and measure results.Someone who is proficient in using various technologies (computers, tablets, cell phones, social media apps) with the ability to learn new software quicklyShould have proficient and applied knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software. Familiarity with both PC and Macintosh environments as well as knowledge with Canva, and Adobe Creative SuiteSomeone who can identify new opportunities for growth and engagementSomeone who has strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must Someone who has a Positive and have a "can do" attitude towards their work, and their outlook on lifeAvailable to work out of our Dubuque, Iowa home office - this is not a remote positionWhy Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.Our companies offers: Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 yearsCareer Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companiesAffordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityGenerous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidaysScholarship and tuition reimbursement HRDept@kendallhunt.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer