Bring Magic to Kids in Hospitals an Open Heart Magic charity
$70,000 | Full-Time | Hybrid (Chicago)
Help Bring Magic to More Kids in Hospitals - Build the Content and Marketing Engine Behind Our National Expansion
WHO WE ARE
A child is admitted to the hospital. The room feels clinical. Heavy. Uncertain.
Then a trained Hospital Magician walks in.
Everything shifts. A smile. A laugh. A moment where the child feels like a kid again. That’s what we do at Bring Magic to Kids in Hospitals. And demand is outpacing our ability to reach every child who needs it.
Over 8,400 kids were reached last year, but hospitals are asking for more. New cities are within reach. We are building toward national expansion — and this role helps make that possible.
THE ROLE
We have started with a rebrand from Open Heart Magic to Bring Magic and are now ready to hire a Brand & Growth Marketing Content Lead for the next phase. This role will build and run the content and marketing engine that drives community growth and public engagement.
This is not an entry-level content position - this role requires experience building and running content and marketing systems that produce measurable results. This is a hands-on role that captures real moments, turns them into powerful content, and uses that content to drive volunteer recruitment, donor engagement, and brand awareness.
You will need to attend events and conduct interviews, shoot and edit content, build campaigns, manage distribution, and track performance. You will work closely with leadership to shape the voice of Bring Magic and ensure it shows up consistently across every channel.
You’ll lead how the system is built and run, from idea to execution to results. Your work will directly impact expanded reach to new patients in hospitals not being seen and new cities for future expansion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand Voice & Content Strategy
- Work closely with leadership to define and refine brand voice
- Develop and manage a content strategy aligned with growth goals
- Translate organizational goals into social media and content strategy
- Plan and execute campaigns tied to key moments, events, and timed calls to action that drive engagement and growth
- Own the editorial calendar and ensure consistency of tone, message, and identity across all materials
Social Media & Growth
- Own and grow Bring Magic’s presence across key platforms
- Plan and execute campaigns tied to volunteer recruitment, events, and awareness
- Manage day-to-day posting, engagement, and community interaction
- Continuously improve performance through testing and iteration
Content Creation & Storytelling
- Attend Bring Magic programs, trainings, and events to capture real moments and stories
- Shoot and edit video and photo content for campaigns and ongoing content
- Create compelling written, visual, and video content that reflects the mission and drives action
- Build a repeatable system for capturing and producing high-quality content
- Develop and oversee the process for sustained storytelling and content production
Planning, Reporting & Digital
- Track performance across content and campaigns and prepare reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors
- Adjust strategy based on results and insights
- Support digital advertising efforts including Google Ad vendor management and running other targeted and limited digital advertising to source volunteers
Production Environment & Tools
- Work within an established in-house content production approach led by the founder and Senior Director of Marketing
- Build on an existing foundation of digital marketing and content development to expand reach and engagement
- Operate Sony cameras and professional audio equipment to capture high-quality content
- Edit and produce content using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and supporting AI tools
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who has built and run content and marketing systems — and can show it.
How You Work
- Energy, drive, and the courage to take a bold, proactive approach to building momentum and matching our organizational culture of always testing new ideas
- Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on
- Strong project management and ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Interest in mission-driven work and growth-stage organizations
Experience & Skills
- Portfolio demonstrating content creation, strategy, and results (required)
- 4+ years of experience in marketing, content, or social media
- Experience shooting and editing video content (required)
- Strong writing and storytelling ability across formats
- Ability to turn real-world moments into compelling content
- Experience with analytics and performance tracking
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $70,000 salary (structured as a set compensation for this role)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health and dental — policy fee 100% covered
- 401(k) with up to 5% match after 12 months
- Paid time off (up to 15 days per calendar year) and 10 public holidays
- Hybrid, flexible schedule (Chicago area)
- Summer hours on Fridays – Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Organization-issued Mac laptop provided for use during employment
- Organization-issued iPhone provided for use during employment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to meet hospital medical requirements, including annual flu vaccination and health screenings, due to occasional work with a hospital partner on site
- Successful completion of a background check required for all employees
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume, a brief note on why this role interests you, and a link to your portfolio or work samples to: careers@openheartmagic.org
Resumes received without a portfolio at careers@openheartmagic.org will not be considered.
Letters of recommendation are welcome but not required.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
