Content Marketing Associate
At a glance
Junior Content Marketing role at The Cary Company. Addison · full-time · $44,000–$55,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and refresh product and category pages, landing pages, blog posts, guides, FAQs and customer resources
- Improve search visibility through keyword research, metadata, headings, internal links and content structure
- Check existing web copy for accuracy and clarity, then improve the customer experience and conversion performance
- Help deliver email campaigns and promotions, and use analytics to spot where content can improve
- Coordinate content work with marketing, ecommerce, product and creative teams while maintaining brand and product information standards
What you bring
- A marketing, communications, journalism, English or business degree, or equivalent experience
- Strong writing, grammar and proofreading skills, with close attention to detail
- You can pick up technical product details and turn them into clear copy for customers
- You can stay organized while handling several priorities at once
Who this fits
This junior role suits an early-career marketer who wants to develop in writing, ecommerce or digital content and is interested in SEO and AI-assisted search. The job is on-site at the Addison, Illinois headquarters.
From the employer
The Cary Company is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Content Marketing Associate to help create, optimize, and manage digital content that drives traffic, engagement, and customer growth. This role will support product and category content, SEO and AI-search visibility, email marketing, landing pages, educational resources, and other digital marketing initiatives. Working closely with Marketing, Ecommerce, and Creative teams, you'll help ensure customers can easily find, understand, and buy our products online.
Compensation: $44,000-$55,000 annually plus benefits and incentives
Location: On-site, Addison, IL Headquarters
What You'll Do
- Create and update content for product pages, category pages, landing pages, blogs, guides, FAQs, and resource centers
- Help optimize content for search engines and emerging AI-powered search experiences
- Support SEO best practices including keyword research, metadata, headings, internal linking, and content structure
- Review and improve existing website content for accuracy, clarity, customer experience, and conversion performance
- Assist with email campaigns, promotional content, and customer communications
- Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, Product, and Creative teams on content initiatives
- Use analytics and reporting tools to understand content performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Help maintain brand voice, content standards, and product information quality across digital channels
- Support content projects that improve customer education and ease of doing business
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and translate technical product information into customer-friendly content
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to continuously improve
- Experience with SEO, content marketing, ecommerce, or digital marketing is a plus
- Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or similar platforms is a plus
Who This Role Is Great For
- Those looking to build a career in marketing, e-commerce, or digital content
- Early-career marketers who enjoy writing, learning, and problem-solving
- Candidates interested in the future of search, AI, ecommerce, and online customer experiences
Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
- Seasonal Company-Sponsored Events
- Work/Life Balance
- 9/80 Scheduling Option (after one year of employment)
- Flex Fridays (after one year of employment)
A Little About The Cary Company
- Family-owned and privately held since 1895
- Over 240 employees and growing
- Locations in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Utah, California, North Carolina, and beyond
- Distributor of rigid packaging, industrial filtration, and related products
- Headquarters located in Addison, Illinois
- Strengths-based culture focused on helping employees grow and leverage what they do best
We Work to Build Autonomy, Connectedness, and Confidence
- Structured one-on-one development conversations with supervisors
- Opportunities to participate in employee-led committees and initiatives
- Fun Fridays, wellness activities, volunteer opportunities, and company events
- Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together
Successful Employees Tend To Be
- Positive and optimistic
- Curious and eager to learn
- Customer-focused
- Open-minded and improvement-oriented
- Supportive team players
- Self-motivated and dependable
The Cary Company prides itself on providing a supportive, growth-oriented environment where employees can develop professionally while contributing to a customer-focused organization with a strong culture and long-term stability.
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