Job Description
The CCIM Institute is looking for a strong writer and skilled communicator to join our team as a Communication Specialist. This role requires someone who can research, craft, and deliver compelling, high-quality content across multiple platformsincluding social media, the website, blogs, newsletters, and digital publications. If you have a passion for storytelling, an eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messaging, we want to hear from you!
Based in Chicago, The CCIM Institute is a professional association with more than 10,000 members around the world. The CCIM Institute recognizes an elite group with the commercial real estate industrys 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 youd like to impact The CCIM Institutes future.
And, while work experience and educational preparation are certainly important, we dont 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
- Content Creation: Write, edit, and manage content for newsletters, blogs, social media, the website, and digital publications.
- Storytelling: Develop compelling narratives showcasing the value of The CCIM Institute and CCIM Designees in commercial real estate deals.
- Social Media & Digital Strategy: Plan, schedule, and curate engaging posts to increase brand awareness and member engagement.
- Marketing & Member Engagement: Support campaigns for membership renewals, educational courses, sponsorships, and key industry initiatives.
- Website & Editorial Oversight: Ensure website content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with brand standards. Assist with editorial planning for podcasts, webinars, and special projects.
- Collaboration & Coordination: Work with cross-functional teamsincluding Membership, Education, and Governanceto align messaging and communication efforts.
- Analytics & Optimization: Monitor content performance using data insights to refine strategies and maximize impact.
- Innovation & Technology: Leverage AI tools and emerging communication trends to enhance content creation and engagement. 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.
Knowledge and abilities
- 3 years of marketing, brand management, communications.
Education, certification, licenses
- Bachelors degree in marketing, journalism, or related field is preferred.
Qualifications and other skills
- Knowledge of digital and print marketing practices, with an emphasis on creating and distributing compelling content for diverse audiences.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with expertise in AP style and a demonstrated ability to craft clear, engaging copy for newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and social media platforms.
- Experience managing social media content, including planning, scheduling, and curating posts to align with strategic goals and enhance audience engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and leverage insights to inform decision-making and optimize communication strategies.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and tools to increase content visibility and engagement across platforms.
- Collaborative team player who values feedback, adapts to changing priorities, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
- Project management skills with a focus on detail-oriented, organized execution of multiple cross-functional initiatives.
- Maintains a growth mindset, seeking innovative solutions to improve results and drive engagement.
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.