Marketing Communications Specialist Job

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Primary location: Chicago, Illinois Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: <10% Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $55,000 to $80,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Architectural Specialties Product Marketing Manager, the Marketing Communications Specialist leads the development and implementation of strategic marketing communications plans, managing a broad range of projects from digital content creation to complex photography initiatives. This role demands an elevated level of creativity, strategic thinking, and project management skills to ensure cohesive branding and effective market communication.

What's in it for you!

• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environtment
• Opportunity to collaborate cross functionally with external teams
• Dive into different specialties

What You'll Do

• Spearheads marketing projects with vendors and internal teams, from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand consistency.
• Leads the development and maintenance of marketing collateral, ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Manages content creation for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and email campaigns, to enhance engagement and brand visibility.
• Analyzes and utilizes e-mail lists from marketing events to optimize outreach and engagement strategies.
• Ensures cohesive communication across departments to support marketing and sales objectives.
• Oversees new marketing material production, including videos, ensuring content is compelling and on-brand.
• Coordinates and provides expert support for sales and marketing events, ensuring successful execution and brand representation.

What will make you successful

• Strong background in managing marketing communications projects, with demonstrated success in brand storytelling.
• Leadership ability and independence in managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to influence and engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of graphic design principles.
• Background or strong interest in Interior Design, Product Design, or Graphic Design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.

Why should you join Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce ;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet ;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!