Marketing Communications Specialist jobs in Kirkland, IL

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of Marketing Communications Intern within our Professional & Animal department at our offices in Sterling, Illinois.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with social media creation & monitoring
• Seek user-generated content that fits the Wahl Brand aesthetic to feature on social media
• Help find new media outlets for social media collaborations and PR
• Support tradeshow marketing needs and logistics and pre- and post-event coordination
• Contribute to FAQ and website updates, auditing backlinks and quality of FAQ; suggest new links and FAQs as necessary
• Attend photoshoot(s) for Wahl products, providing content and design ideas
• Support marketing needs for an in-person or online educational event with Elite Educators for brand loyalists to attend
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks relating to digital marketing, PR, event coordination and product
• Create reports for the department as needed
• Keep spreadsheets updated

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current undergraduate student or recently graduated from an accredited university
• Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related major preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple ongoing projects
• Ability to integrate and work within a highly collaborative and diverse group of individuals
• Ability to model the company's values of respect for people, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

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