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At Central States Marketing, we believe great marketing starts with great people. We’re a collaborative, strategy-driven agency built on creativity, relationships, and results. Our team thrives on purpose—helping clients tell their stories, strengthen their brands, and make meaningful connections. We value collaboration, curiosity, and balance. CSM is a place where ideas grow, people are supported, and every project has purpose.
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Current Openings

We’re always on the lookout for creative thinkers, strategic doers, and passionate storytellers. Even if you don’t see the right fit listed below, we’d still love to hear from you! Submit your application and tell us why you’d make a great addition to the team!

We’re looking for a smart, funny, energetic, and competitive individual who is passionate about marketing and helping clients grow. You’ll be joining a company considered one of Central Illinois most innovative leaders in marketing. Central States Marketing provides clients with a “best in class” marketing experience which leads them to success. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit and encourage our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table and to actively seek out their ideal career paths. While we are a metrics-driven organization centered on growth, we’re equally focused on improving our workplaces based on our teams’ wants and needs.
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We’re looking for a highly skilled Video Specialist who blends hands-on production, strong storytelling instincts, and advanced motion graphics with AI-driven workflows. This is not a single-lane videographer role — we’re seeking a creative problem-solver who can concept, shoot, edit, animate, and elevate video content using modern tools and emerging tech. If you love being behind the camera, post-production editing, and you’re actively using AI to work smarter and push creative boundaries — this role is for you. SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT A SAMPLE REEL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Benefits

At CSM, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and celebrated. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based raises
  • PTO that grows with you and rewards your dedication
  • Summer Hours
  • Optional Work-from-Home day per week
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance
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Culture and Traditions

At CSM, we work hard and celebrate even harder. Every milestone, project launch, and team win deserves a moment (or two) to enjoy. We never let the good stuff pass us by. Some of our favorite team traditions include:

Celebrations

We love to celebrate—whether it’s birthdays, milestones, and big wins—because every success is better when we share it together.

Team Events

From baseball games and murder mystery dinners to bowling and good food, we love to have fun beyond the office!

Giving Back

Because giving back is part of who we are, we come together to support local causes and make a positive impact in our community.

Annual Retreat

Connect, recharge and refocus. We take a day offsite to blend inspiration, collaboration and have a little fun along the way.

5-Year Trip

Pack your bags! Every other year, we celebrate our incredible five-year crew with a special trip to honor their dedication and our milestones.

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