Marketing Assistant Jobs in Illinois

A Marketing Assistant is a crucial part of the marketing team, performing a variety of tasks to support the overall marketing strategies of an organization. These can involve market research, content creation, social media management, event planning, and analysis of marketing data. They often liaise with sales departments, suppliers, and clients to implement marketing campaigns effectively. They are also responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing marketing inventories, and preparing reports.

Important skills a Marketing Assistant should have include strong communication and organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to work well under pressure. Proficiency in digital marketing tools, SEO, SEM, and social media platforms is often required. Knowledge of graphic design software can be a plus. As for certifications, a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is usually required. Additional certifications in Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, or SEO could be beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a Marketing Assistant position often include Sales Representative, Marketing Intern, or Social Media Coordinator.

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Summer PAID Internship 2025 Peoria, Illinois Greenville, South Carolina Customer Sites across the U.S. (locations vary). Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States,...

Marketing Intern

  • Homewood, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Homewood, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Campaign Support: -Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns. -Help coordinate logistics for events and other promotional activities....

Product Marketing Internship

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

At SpotOn, we're helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology-backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems...

Marketing Intern Digital Media & Design

  • Atlanta, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, IL
  • 6 days ago

Help produce assets for digital marketing campaigns, social media, and sales presentations. Support basic website updates, including content uploads and formatting....

Entry Level Marketing Assistant- Hustle Notice Biz

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop innovative marketing strategies....

Assistant, Marketing and Communications- Ceres, Inc

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Through a range of effective paid, earned, d, andanic media and marketing strategies across digital platforms and convenings, this team brings increased understanding and awareness around solutions...

Remote Work

Marketing Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Our Marketing Studio team, in our Chicago office, is seeking a Marketing Assistant....

Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media & Email Marketing

  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 6 days ago

Email Marketing Campaigns: oPlan, design, and execute email marketing campaigns to promote our roofing services, seasonal offers, and company news....

Marketing Intern (Mavrk)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

, communications, activations, and overall event planning across multiple LIV Golf events....

Customer Relations and Marketing Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for a membership sales associate to join our team at F45 DePaul located in Chicago, IL. If you are a positive, outgoing, confident team player this might be the perfect role for...

Remote Work

MBA Marketing Internship 2025

  • Naperville, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 10 days ago

Support marketing strategy including creating and implementing strategies and plans for products and programs. This includes on-going market research, program development and positioning,......

Marketing Assistant NF-02

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 12 days ago

This position is located at Rock Island, Illinois. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for...

Social Media Marketing Intern

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field....

Marketing Intern - APAC

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities: * Support the APAC marketing team in creating and delivering marketing campaigns * Develop global/regional campaign map to help leverage marketing campaigns across the globe * Research...

Social Media Intern

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Chicago, IL Job Summary: This paid internship will present the opportunity to both learn more about the strategy of social media and express your creativity in the social realm. As a part of the...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Marketing Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMarketing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Marketing Assistants in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.6%
Master's Degree
19.5%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Marketing Assistants in Illinois
4-6 years
34.8%
2-4 years
26.1%
1-2 years
17.4%
Less than 1 year
13.0%
None
8.7%


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