Specialist, Marketing
Salary
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Location
Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
SS261016
Department
Marketing and Public Relations
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Develops multimedia content and written stories that highlight student and alumni success, college programs, institutional initiatives and community impact in support of the college's and KCC Foundation's marketing, communications and branding strategies. Manages and maintains digital content across the college's website, digital signage, YouTube channel and photo and video libraries. Supports photography, videography and social media activities as needed to advance marketing priorities and ensure consistent, accurate and engaging communications.
Examples of Duties
A. Writes and edits content for the college website, newsroom and other marketing and communications materials in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Public Relations and other members of the marketing team. Assists with developing targeted promotional copy for email, text and other communication channels as assigned, following established messaging and brand standards. Supports the development of press releases and other institutional communications as directed.
B. Identifies and develops storytelling opportunities that highlight student and alumni achievements, academic programs, faculty, donors, institutional initiatives and community impact. Schedules and conducts interviews with students, alumni and other college stakeholders.
C. Updates and maintains content, images and other materials on the KCC website in collaboration with the Director of Web Strategy and Digital Experience. Ensures content is accurate, current, organized and consistent with established website guidelines, accessibility requirements and brand standards. Identifies outdated content and coordinates updates with appropriate college departments.
D. Schedules, publishes and maintains content on college marketing signage, including digital boards and television screens. Coordinates with college departments to obtain and prepare appropriate materials. Ensures signage content is timely, accurate and consistent with institutional messaging and brand standards.
E. Manages and maintains the college's digital photo, video and audio asset library, including ingesting files, applying keywords and metadata, organizing assets and maintaining consistent file management practices. Anticipates and coordinates visual content needs for college programs, events, people and facilities. Publishes and maintains video content on the KCC YouTube channel and related platforms as assigned.
F. Collaborates with the marketing team to plan and produce photography and video content that supports established marketing plans, campaigns and communications priorities. Coordinates with college departments and other stakeholders to obtain accurate information and arrange content capture. Serves as a photographer or videographer as needed and performs basic video editing, including trimming footage, adding transitions and incorporating music when appropriate.
G. Supports the Social Media Coordinator by providing written, photographic and video content for social media channels and assisting with scheduling, publishing or monitoring posts when needed to provide coverage or support departmental priorities. Follows established social media guidelines, brand standards and response protocols. Refers questions or concerns requiring additional attention to the Social Media Coordinator or appropriate department representative.
H. Provides guidance and assistance to student workers, job-shadow participants and interns as assigned.
I. Uses Microsoft Office or comparable applications, website content management systems, digital signage platforms, digital asset management tools, form development service, digital and email marketing platforms, video publishing platforms and other relevant software to complete assigned responsibilities. Maintains accurate records, organized digital files and project documentation. Learns and applies new tools and technologies as needed to support departmental operations.
J. Establishes positive working relationships and provides professional, courteous service to employees, students, visitors and other stakeholders. Responds to routine inquiries within the scope of the position and directs questions or concerns to the appropriate individual or department. Represents the college professionally when conducting interviews, coordinating content and interacting with members of the community.
K. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Associate degree or bachelors degree in marketing, public relations, communications, English, or journalism preferred; demonstrated work competencies may be substituted.
B. At least one to three years of related work experience required.
C. Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required. Computer Skills Level II required - able to use the telephone, voicemail, and email; able to manage files and perform basic functions with the current operating system; able to create, format, edit documents and spreadsheets.
D. Working knowledge of Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram desirable. Ads Manager and/or Business Manager experience is a plus.
E. Word processing skills required. Proficiency with electronic spreadsheet and marketing software desirable.
F. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
G. Demonstrated proficiency in English required.
H. Ability to communicate in other languages desirable.
Supplemental Information
Hiring range: $17.46/hr. min. - $19.21/hr. 1st quartile - $20.95/hr. mid.
2025 KCC Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
2025 BCBS Summary of Benefits Coverage
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KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?
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If yes, please explain:
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After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?
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Indicate your highest "conferred" degree. (transcript or diploma of highest degree will need to be presented at time of interview)
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Is your degree in any of the following areas?
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Number of years of employment-related experience?
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Do you have a working knowledge of these social media platforms? (mark all that apply)
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Indicate your level of word processing skills.
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Are you proficient with electronic spreadsheets and marketing software?
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Computer experience:
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List any other computer applications:
Required Question
Employer Kankakee Community College
Address 100 College Drive
Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
Phone 815-802-8128
815-802-8124
Website http://www.kcc.edu
| Location | Kankakee, IL |
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