Content Specialist Job at CCIM in Chicago

The CCIM Institute is embarking on a new and exciting era. We are seeking a dynamic Content Creator to drive our mission forward by producing high-quality, engaging content across digital platforms, including social media, the website, blogs, podcasts, and emerging media channels.

Based in Chicago, The CCIM Institute is a professional association with over 13,000 members around the world. The CCIM Institute recognizes an elite group with the commercial real estate industry’s top professional designation. The CCIM Institute also provides continued education and training to current and aspiring industry professionals, technology offerings that enable members to do more deals, and a network that is unparalleled. The CCIM Institute also has a 20-year history of advancing diversity within the commercial real estate industry. Visit www.ccim.com/careers to learn more about our culture and work environment. We look forward to hearing how you’d like to impact The CCIM Institute’s future.

And, while work experience and educational preparation are certainly important, we don’t hire resumes. We hire talented individuals based on our culture and values – the core of which centers around our commitment to uphold a supportive work environment that fosters trust and mutual respect.

Your Core Contributions to the Team

• Develop engaging content for social media, the website, blogs, podcasts, and new media, aligning with The CCIM Institute’s strategic communication goals.
• Support the production of podcasts by assisting with scripting, audio editing, and post-production tasks to enhance member engagement and broaden our content reach.
• Create interactive multimedia content, such as short videos, infographics, or interactive web features, to elevate user engagement and experience.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to craft content that supports campaigns, events, and initiatives while maintaining consistency across platforms.
• Leverage AI tools for content generation and optimization, utilizing the latest advancements in AI-powered marketing to enhance content creation, improve SEO, and streamline workflows.
• Experiment with new formats and platforms, such as augmented reality (AR) experiences, virtual events, or immersive storytelling techniques, to present CCIM’s value in innovative ways.
• Monitor analytics and report on content performance, using data insights to suggest improvements for increasing engagement and reach.
• Provide editorial support for internal and external communications, ensuring quality and consistency in all published materials.
• Travel and work outside regular hours, as needed, to cover events or meetings (may include occasional weekends).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall content strategy and marketing objectives of The CCIM Institute.

About You

Knowledge and abilities

• 3 years of marketing, brand management, communications.

Education, certification, licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or related field is preferred.

Qualifications and other skills

• Proficiency with marketing and content management tools.
• Knowledge of print and digital marketing practices with an emphasis on content creation and distribution.
• Hands-on experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe CS) or similar graphic design tools, highly desirable.
• Maintains an open mind to new ideas, innovative approaches, and suggestions—driven to constantly improve results.
• Project management abilities, detail-oriented, organized, and focused on meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable with AI-powered content creation tools (e.g., Chat GPT, Canva AI) to enhance content production efficiency.
• Collaborative team player who embraces constructive criticism, can adapt to change easily, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Video production and editing skills, with experience in creating engaging video content for social media and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and tools to drive content visibility and engagement.
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communications internally and externally, with a focus on storytelling and message clarity.
• Curiosity and a learning mindset, always seeking to explore the latest trends and technologies in content marketing.

What We Provide You

The CCIM Institute works hard to provide benefits that make your life better. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs we offer a life assistance program, free gym access, and professional development opportunities.
• A generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick, personal, summer flex time, and volunteer days.

All The Other Stuff

This is an exempt position and reports to the Marketing Manager.

The CCIM Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. In 2018, The CCIM Institute won the Welcoming Environment Organizational award for demonstrating that it engages people in an authentic manner – where uniqueness is valued, respected and supported through opportunities and interaction.

The job functions listed above represent the primary duties and responsibilities of this job and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by you. Other duties and responsibilities within the scope of this job may be assigned. You will be required to follow all instructions and to perform all duties requested by your manager; subject to reasonable accommodations and within the scope of the position.