Careers

Maddock Douglas continues to grow because of inspired, smart people and innovation-minded clients. We’re always looking for others who are just as passionate and driven by innovation. If you think you have what it takes to work for us, send your relevant information and your most recent, really cool discovery to jobs@maddockdouglas.com

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Open Positions

Copywriter

There are creative writers and there are business writers. Then there are those who have the knowledge, talent and ambition to be both. We at Maddock Douglas are a well-established innovation agency, and we’re seeking a multitalented copywriter to join our growing business.

So if you have B2B chops, B2C creativity, a strategic mind and a playful soul, we have a rewarding opportunity in an agency environment unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Responsibilities

  • Create concepts and content for multichannel communications, including traditional marketing outlets, online, internal branding and innovation presentations
  • Work within our Experience Design team as well as in close communication with our Business Leadership team
  • Gain understanding of the Maddock Douglas innovation process and help concept ways to refine and promote our process
  • Occasional week-day travel for client engagements

Must Haves

  • More than three years of relevant work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business writing, advertising or a related field
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Able to effectively juggle and prioritize multiple projects and switch gears when needed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with client and coworkers (we don’t hide in our offices here)
  • Ambidexterity. Totally kidding. But hey, couldn’t hurt, right?

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with health insurance and/or financial services
  • Familiarity with digital development (websites, app development, interactive campaigns, etc.)
  • Social media rock star is so cliché (and a bit over-the-top), but a social media roadie would be great
  • Competency with a range of programs, including Microsoft Office, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and video editing software

 

Director of Marketing

Who are you?

You are a marketing (Ring)leader. While you admire creative ideas, you are most passionate about focusing on results, metrics and getting things done. Your leadership abilities, tenacity and charisma allow you to get results from every part of the organization. You are competitive and love a challenge.

Specifically, you can be trusted to:

  • Plan, develop and implement comprehensive marketing, public relations and promotional programs that support the business development team’s goals and that is aimed at making Maddock Douglas a famous global brand with a special focus on our industry-specific pillars
  • Lead and collaborate with MD’s cross-functional team of sales, creative, digital and outside resources to deliver on the timeliness and accuracy of the marketing program
  • Leverage the extensive catalog of intellectual capital and personalities at Maddock Douglas to an optimal level
  • Make use of the most effective and efficient media strategies (e.g., PR, Social)
  • Create and report on specific growth targets and metrics
  • Have a blast and be a shining light in the MD culture

Some details:

  • Experience with Salesforce: capturing, tracking leads and creating targeted and timely touchpoints
  • Specific experience leading marketing for a B2B services firm or agency
  • MBA preferred
  • Reports to the SVP of Innovation — Strategic Engagements
  • Located in the Elmhurst, Ill. office

Marketing Coordinator

Who are you?

You are process oriented and passionate about seeing the cadence of a marketing program carried through. You bring your marketing experience to the organization, infusing both discipline and better methods. You appreciate the challenges presented when working within a creative and charismatic team.

Specifically, you can be trusted to:

  • Rigorously maintain our publishing rhythm (articles, webinars and videos)
  • Meticulously produce our webinar program
  • Oversee our social media activity
  • Coordinate production of marketing and sales materials
  • Manage our Salesforce.com activity

Desired skills and experience:

  • College degree
  • One to three years of relevant work experience
  • Broad understanding of marketing and sales function
  • Experience implementing marketing campaigns and managing print and online collateral
  • Experience holding a team to schedules and deadlines