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.