Marketing Assistant (Entry-Level, In-Office)
Location: Fulton, MD (Must live within 10–15 minutes of the office)
Type: Part-Time, Freelance (15 hours/week to start, with opportunity to grow)
Pay: $18–$22/hour
Schedule: Set schedule of 4-6 hour daily shifts, in-office, ~3-4 days/week during office hours (9 AM – 6 PM)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Plush Marketing Agency is looking for an exceptionally organized, high-energy Marketing Assistant to join our in-office team in Fulton, MD. This entry-level freelance position is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in marketing, project management, or client services—with future growth potential into roles like Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Client Account Manager, or Social Media Manager.
We’re looking for someone who is equal parts dependable, proactive, flexible, and friendly—a self-starter who’s always on time, never drops the ball, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll support internal operations, assist with client communications, help coordinate shoots and schedules, and keep our content engine running smoothly.
This is not a remote role—you must live within 10–15 minutes of our office
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Answer incoming calls, return voicemails, and follow up with clients and leads to ensure smooth communication and timely responses.
- Provide general administrative support to the team, including internal coordination, light research, and task follow-through to keep projects running smoothly.
- Assist with agency-wide admin duties, such as managing calendars, prepping agendas, organizing internal documents, and completing recurring weekly and monthly tasks that support leadership.
- Coordinate and schedule content shoots by communicating with clients, talent, and freelancers—confirming availability, sharing shoot details, and ensuring smooth logistics.
- Attend on-site shoots with the team or with clients, assisting with setup, talent coordination, production support, and general organization as needed.
- Support the scheduling of approved social media content into META Planner based on direction from the social media manager.
- Manage and update Google Business Profiles (GBPs) for clients weekly—updating hours, adding photos, and posting news or specials.
- Organize and label creative assets in Dropbox, ensuring photo, video, and document files are consistently named and accessible for internal and client use.
- Create and send email marketing campaigns using Toast (via office computer), following provided templates and visual direction.
- Take detailed notes during client and internal meetings, distribute summaries, and schedule follow-ups to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Support estimate and invoice processes by formatting documents, tracking communications, and assisting with organization of client billing.
- Attend expos, events, and community activations as a friendly and professional representative of the agency—assisting with booth setup, guest interactions, and client support.
- Identify gaps or inefficiencies in internal processes and collaborate with project managers to help optimize and streamline workflows.
- Keep an eye on project timelines and deliverables, helping track what’s coming next and ensuring key steps are not missed.
- Jump in where needed—whether that’s helping with prep for a big client launch, confirming a detail for a shoot, or getting ahead on an upcoming task list.
WHO YOU ARE
- Fast-paced, flexible, and ready to adapt to shifting priorities
- A great communicator—comfortable talking to clients on the phone, via Zoom, and in person
- Incredibly organized, with excellent time management and attention to detail
- Friendly and professional—you show up early, follow through, and follow up
- A true team player who can also take ownership and work independently
- Interested in growing with a boutique agency and learning the ropes of client-facing work
TOOLS YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.)
- Dropbox
Slack
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 0–2 years of experience at a marketing agency or in a client-facing support role
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, can-do mindset
- Lives within 10–15 minutes of our Fulton, MD office
- Available to work a set schedule of 3–4 hour daily shifts, approximately 4 days/week in-office
- Interest in long-term growth in marketing, project management, or social media
WHY PMA
- A collaborative and creative team environment
- Real career growth opportunities in marketing and project management
- Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
- Flexible part-time schedule with the potential for more hours over time
- Your ideas and energy will directly shape our work and client experience
If you're looking to build your career in a fast-moving, creative environment—and you're the kind of person who shows up early, follows through, and thrives on collaboration—we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a short note about why you’re a great fit for this role.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
