Content Marketing Associate

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.