Multimedia Marketing Specialist - Kadant Solutions

Kadant Solutions Division is pursuing a qualified candidate for a Multimedia Marketing Specialist for its Auburn, MA location. The Multimedia Marketing Specialist creates marketing materials related to Kadant Solutions’ marketing programs that drive our sales enablement efforts and enhance our brand presence. The candidate will participate in planning, development, and execution of various content marketing, advertising, and public relations programs including digital marketing initiatives on social media and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging social media content using Canva and/or other graphics programs
• Administer and execute social media strategy using Agorapulse
• Create and produce promotional communication materials including blog articles, brochures, flyers, bulletins, catalogs, and other collateral material
• Take photos and videos at the Auburn facility for inclusion in marketing materials
• Digitize historic photos and catalog company history
• Track and report on campaign performance to show ROI
• Work with third party vendors to manage online advertising / PPC campaigns
• Organize, support, and attend internal and external events including sales meetings, trade shows, optimization clinics, webinars, and customer training sessions
• Administer Kadant Solutions’ eStore participation
• Support the development of internal product training videos in collaboration with Human Resources and subject matter experts
• Collaborate with Human Resources to uphold companywide branding and provide brand training to internal employees as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Marketing and Organizational Development

Who is Kadant Solutions Division?

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Why consider joining the Kadant team?

• Kadant was named as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023.
• 100% of Kadant’s energy comes from renewable sources.
• Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry.
• Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials.
• At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing™ engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.

*Equal opportunity employer.

*Diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Competitive wage.

*All benefits are effective upon date of hire.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

*Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums.

*10 ½ paid holidays.

*401k with match.

*Company paid life insurance benefit

*Disability insurance.

*Aflac insurance.

*Lifelock insurance.

*MetLaw legal assistance.

*Employee assistance program.

*Flexible spending.

*Dependent care.

*Educational assistance.

*Employee stock purchase plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, business, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a business-to-business environment.

• Working knowledge and understanding of marketing concepts and strategies
• Ability to work independently with profound planning and organizational skills to manage and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong time management skills to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail in proofreading, grammar, and copywriting.
• Working knowledge and understanding of printing processes, file preparation for printing, and graphic design principles.
• Proficient in graphic design software including Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator
• Expertise in video editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro a plus
• Working knowledge of photography

There will be some travel requirements for this role. This individual will report to the Senior Manager of Marketing and Organizational Development.