MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Company: Chicago Bears Football Club
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Job Description:
Title: Marketing Associate Department: Marketing Reports To:
Manager of Brand & Influencer MarketingHow to Apply: About the
RoleThe Associate Development Program is a paid 12-month full-time
(temporary) experience designed for new or recent graduates who are
looking to grow their professional sports experience. The format
allows for structured professional development and hands-on
learning.As our Marketing Associate, you'll hone your sports
marketing skills by working across the department on the planning
and execution of a variety of fan- and brand-building programs.
Your work will directly support the Marketing department's
objectives of driving growth of the Bears fan base, increasing the
relevance of the Bears brand, and deepening our relationships with
current fans. Candidates who are most successful in this role bring
strong collaboration and communication skills, are well organized
with their time and work, and offer fresh ideas and perspective on
ways to grow our brand. This role works out of our headquarters,
Halas Hall, in Lake Forest, IL plus Soldier Field for home games
with the ability for some remote work.2025 Associate Development
Program Dates: Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, May 22, 2026Who We
AreAs one of the founding franchises of the NFL, family is the core
of who we are. We believe every person matters and we can
collectively achieve success through our values of respect,
championship mindset, community, and perseverance. We're different
from other companies, as our vision is to be "one of one". We
strive to be a championship football organization that consistently
performs at a level of excellence on and off the field. Our people
represent a vast array of cultural backgrounds, human experiences
and perspectives and we believe they, collectively and as authentic
individuals, are our greatest resource. Our working environment is
one where your talent and contributions are valued by the
organization and the community.ResponsibilitiesFan Development
InitiativesHelp manage the day-to-day execution of key fan
development initiatives (primarily the Chicago Bears Kids Club and
Baby Bears, among others) Ideate and request new content ideas that
drive engagement with members of the Kids Club and Baby Bears
throughout the year Manage the execution of sweepstakes and other
programming that drive Club membership growth and deeper engagement
with Club members Support year-round customer service, reporting,
event planning, and gameday activation for the Chicago Bears Kids
Club and Baby Bears programs Work internally to build and deploy
monthly newsletters to members of the Kids Club and Baby Bears
programs Serve as the "on-site team lead" for event and gameday
activations for the Kids Club, Baby Bears, and Bears Paws programs
Manage and grow the nationwide Bears Bars database by filtering new
submissions, identifying new establishments, managing giveaway
items, and creating promotional strategies.
Marketing Department Support Work
with Project Management to manage fulfillment and trafficking of
Bears internal marketing assets to meet Bears initiative needs and
partner requirements Assist in development of recaps for various
Marketing initiatives, including collecting and communicating
metrics Assist in ordering, tracking, and organizing of
departmental merchandise and other resources Occasional data entry
from gamedays and various fan initiatives
Perform additional duties assigned
Qualifications
Degree in Marketing, Communications,
Sport Management or related field Strong understanding of business,
marketing and advertising principles through school or work
experience Strong time management and organizational skills,
ability to always work on multiple projects Excellent collaboration
and communication skills, including written and oral
correspondence, and the ability to adapt to various personalities
Ability to complete assignments in a very detailed and thorough
manner. Basic understanding and working proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint) Able to work
non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including
weekends and evenings Some travel to events within the Chicagoland
area, as needed Exposure to or experience with email marketing
software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Eloqua, Marketo, etc.) a plus
Basic HTML coding ability a plus Prior sports experience a plus
Prior copywriting or other digital/social content development
experience a plus What We OfferWe remain committed to upholding the
standard of being a first-class organization and employer of
choice. Our goal is to provide quality support and a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive environment for our most important
resource, our people. Competitive Industry PayThe Brand Marketing
Associate is a full-time temporary position. This position is an
HOURLY role. The expected hourly rate for this is role is $19/per
hour. Please note, due to job function, regular over-time (paid as
time-and-a-half) may be expected.Benefits & PerksOur Associate
offerings include but are not limited to:
Core Coverage: Optional medical
coverage (employer paid premium + employee paid deductible)
Flexible Work Location: Up to 2 days a week of remote work (role
dependent) Time to Recharge: 5 days of paid vacation time, 3 paid
sick/mental health days plus 10 paid holidays, paid time off to
volunteer Experiences: complimentary preseason tickets for one
game, ability to buy additional tickets for home & away games Gear:
yearly Bears gear package plus 50% off at the Bears Pro Shop
Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to
onsite fitness facilities and BearsFit, complimentary Calm app
access Connection: Social events for staff and their families,
Employee Resource Groups, and more Professional Development:
complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, professional development
sessions, guest speakers, mentorship Additional information on
employee benefits can be found by visiting . Our Commitment to
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion The Chicago Bears organization
continues to deepen its commitment to establishing an inclusive,
equitable work environment that reflects the diversity within our
communities and fan base. We value, respect, and appreciate
diversity at all levels, on and off the field, and are guided by a
vision of success that includes integrating diversity, equity, and
inclusion into our club's DNA and culture. The Chicago Bears seek
to attract, retain and develop top talent, regardless of personal
characteristics, and we invite and encourage all individuals to
apply for positions of interest. The specific statements shown in
each section of this description are not intended to be
all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria
necessary to successfully perform the job. Chicago Bears Football
Club, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Chicago Bears Football Club, Chicago , MARKETING ASSOCIATE, Advertising , Lake Forest, Illinois
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