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
Ensure content is organized, accurate, and aligned across all brands
Coordinate updates with developers as needed

Copywriting

Assist with writing and editing blogs, website copy, email campaigns, and other marketing materials
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
Help manage and grow engagement with award winners, authors, and followers
Monitor comments, messages, and interactions

SEO Support (Bonus)

Use tools like SEMrush to identify content opportunities
Assist with keyword research and basic on-page SEO improvements
Support implementation of SEO recommendations

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong writing and editing skills (this is a must)
Enjoys content creation and building communities on social media
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Creative, flexible, and collaborative
Comfortable taking direction and following through on tasks
Comfortable working remotely and managing multiple projects

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years of marketing experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing (or related field)
Experience working in Asana or a similar project management system
Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS
Experience with SEO or tools like SEMrush is a plus, but not required
Willingness to cross-train and provide support in related areas of operations
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.

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Content Marketing Assistant