Location: Traverse City, MI (Hybrid/Remote)
Job Type: Freelance (10 to 20 hours/week)
Compensation: $25-28 per hour
ABOUT US
Since 1988, Jenkins Group has been the premier one-stop shop for independent book publishing in America. Our unwavering commitment to excellence extends from meticulous manuscript development to seamless distribution, ensuring that your vision becomes our mission. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, we excel in creating compelling narratives for individuals, associations, and organizations of all sizes. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including ghostwriting, editing and proofreading, design and layout, illustrations, printing and binding, marketing, promotion, distribution, and book awards.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Jenkins Group is seeking a Content Marketing Assistant to support our Marketing Director with ongoing marketing initiatives and day-to-day tasks across six publishing brands, including Jenkins Group and five major book award programs.
Website & Blog Migration
- Assist with website and blog migrations
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Ensure content is organized, accurate, and aligned across all brands
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Coordinate updates with developers as needed
Copywriting
- Assist with writing and editing blogs, website copy, email campaigns, and other marketing materials
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Help maintain a consistent voice and tone across all brands
Social Media & Winner Engagement
- Create fresh content (photos, videos, graphics, UGC) and schedule posts across platforms
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Help manage and grow engagement with award winners, authors, and followers
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Monitor comments, messages, and interactions
SEO Support (Bonus)
- Use tools like SEMrush to identify content opportunities
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Assist with keyword research and basic on-page SEO improvements
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Support implementation of SEO recommendations
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Strong writing and editing skills (this is a must)
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Enjoys content creation and building communities on social media
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail
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Creative, flexible, and collaborative
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Comfortable taking direction and following through on tasks
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Comfortable working remotely and managing multiple projects
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 2 years of marketing experience
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Bachelor's degree in Marketing (or related field)
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Experience working in Asana or a similar project management system
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Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS
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Experience with SEO or tools like SEMrush is a plus, but not required
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Willingness to cross-train and provide support in related areas of operations
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Flexibility to take on other duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY:
If you're ready to contribute to the success of a leading book publishing and awards company, we want to hear from you!
Apply by submitting your resume with a link to your portfolio.
