Marketing Associate

This Marketing Associate will support the communication needs of SIU Medicine's Office of Marketing, Communication and Engagement. The position will assist with social media management, graphic design and web management tasks.

90%- Develops multimedia, digital, and social media content to elevate the online presence and support the strategic marketing goals of assigned department(s).

• Promote assigned department(s), providers, and services by creating, editing, and posting high-quality, engaging multimedia content that supports the brand vision and marketing objectives across multiple platforms.
• Lead the full production process for video and visual assets-from concept development to final edits.
• Produce compelling content for social media, campaigns, events, internal initiatives, and digital communications.
• Apply creative vision and technical expertise to storytelling through video, photography, graphic design, and digital content.
• Collaborate with department teams to strategize, develop, and tailor content for platform-specific audiences.
• Maintain department websites by publishing engaging stories, updates, and visual content.
• Create e-newsletters, email invitations, and announcements to support communications efforts.
• Assist in the creation, scheduling, and management of content across various social media channels.
• Perform skilled graphic design work and prepare production-ready artwork in line with SIU Medicine's brand standards.
• Manage regular updates and additions to job boards and department websites.
• Perform regular content updates using WordPress or similar web platforms, incorporating both written and visual assets.
• Ensure all content aligns with SIU Medicine's brand identity and strategic goals.

10%- Communicate effectively with internal staff to understand technical needs and develop corresponding materials and systems.

• Work cross-functionally with the marketing team and other departments to deliver consistent, impactful communications.

• Maintain project and production schedules, ensuring balance between responsibilities and deadlines.
• Perform other related marketing and communication duties as assigned.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

1. Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.