Marketing Associate

Location: USA, Illinois, Schaumburg – HYBRID Work Schedule Are you a digital savvy, collaborative team player who thrives on turning ideas into action? We are seeking a Marketing Associate to support the development and execution of our marketing initiatives. NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA) is a major division of a multinational bearing manufacturing company providing highly engineered and quality precision components to the automotive and industrial markets. The Marketing Associate will support the execution of marketing initiatives, with a primary focus on content development, brand consistency, and campaign support. This role will also gain exposure to digital marketing, website management, SEO, and analytics, with opportunities to grow in these areas over time. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early‑career marketing professional who is a motivated self‑starter, with strong communication skills, and eager to gain hands‑on experience while building foundational skills across multiple areas of marketing. Primary Responsibilities Content Development & Brand Management Develop, design, and coordinate marketing collaterals, including brochures, data sheets, presentations, event materials, and digital assets, ensuring alignment with company brand standards. Create, edit, and repurpose content for digital channels, product launches, newsletters, and sales initiatives. Manage corporate and brand social media channels, including content creation and scheduling, under guidance from Marketing Managers. Additional Responsibilities Digital, Website & SEO Assist with website updates using the content management system (CMS), including basic content edits and page updates. Support SEO/AEO and content optimization efforts, learning best practices to enhance visibility and engagement. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure web content remains accurate, current, and aligned with business priorities. Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and digital efforts. Use insights to recommend content, campaign, and website improvements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field. Entry level 0–2 years of relevant experience. Experience in or interest in content creation, digital marketing, or social media and best practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Hands‑on experience with or exposure to Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Premiere Pro a plus). Familiarity with digital marketing platforms such as Pardot, Constant Contact, or similar tools, with a willingness to learn and grow. Exposure to CMS‑managed websites (such as WordPress) or willingness to learn; LMS experience a plus. Strong interest in developing SEO, analytics, and website optimization skills; experience with Google Analytics 4 is a plus. Core Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross‑functional teams. Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a fast‑paced marketing environment. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Pay ranges from $50K - $65K annually. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a cash matching 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k)-retirement account, paid vacation, additional paid time off during the major holiday season, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. Requirements NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTN does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran/military status, or any other legally protected trait. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment which is free of any type of unlawful discrimination and where employees may realize their potential and contribute to the success of the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr