About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This entry-level Marketing Specialist role supports the marketing initiatives of a confidential client in PR, Advertising & Marketing. You will help create and publish social media content, produce basic graphic and digital assets, assist with website updates, capture and edit photos/videos, and support branded merchandise and promotional efforts.

• Location: Houston, TX
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary: $36,972 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

• Manage company social media accounts: plan, create, schedule, and publish content that promotes projects, products, services and company activities.
• Create graphics and branded materials for digital and print (brochures, presentations, signage, ads, merchandise).
• Support digital marketing tasks: website content updates, campaign asset prep, and basic analytics to monitor engagement.
• Capture and edit photos and short-form videos showcasing operations, projects, and employee activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to develop, order, and distribute marketing collateral and promotional items.
• Maintain brand consistency across channels and materials.
• Assist with event marketing and on-site content capture when required.

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What We’re Looking For

• Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field required.
• Experience: 0–2 years (entry-level). Internships, class projects, or portfolio work are valuable.
• Technical skills:
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and content workflows
  • Basic graphic design skills — experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
  • Basic photography and video editing experience preferred
  • Comfortable with website content management systems
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; ability to write clear, professional copy for social and marketing materials.
• Organization: Able to manage multiple assignments, follow timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Creativity and learning mindset: Interest in design, branding, and multimedia content; willing to take direction and learn new tools.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Portfolio or examples of social posts, designs, photos, or videos created for school, internships, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with basic social media analytics and content scheduling tools.
• Experience coordinating with vendors or managing small production projects.

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Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

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Schedule

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some flexibility depending on department needs. Occasional on-site or field work may be required to capture content.

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Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based with prolonged computer work. It may require standing, walking, and moving through manufacturing or project sites to capture content. Employees must be able to wear required PPE when entering production or active job sites.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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