Social Media Specialist & Marketing Assistant

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

• 20 hours per week, 4 hours daily
  
• Flexible scheduling with potential to grow into full-time role
  
• Remote work arrangement
  
• Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT)
  

Responsibilities:

• Create and schedule social media content across multiple platforms with countdown campaigns and promotional posts
  
• Design graphics using Canva for social media, promotions, and marketing materials
  
• Schedule and format newsletters through MailerLite, including promotional sections and campaign elements
  
• Manage BookFunnel platform for advanced reader distributions and author collaboration swaps
  
• Update WordPress website with new content, graphics, and promotional materials
  
• Maintain and manage the business owner's calendar and scheduling
  
• Coordinate marketing campaigns with 6-month advance planning and scheduling
  
• Create promotional countdown sequences (5 posts daily, 5 days before launches)
  
• Handle administrative tasks related to book launches and marketing coordination
  
• Manage author swap arrangements and promotional partnerships
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a social media specialist with content creation and scheduling capabilities
  
• Proficiency in Canva for graphic design and visual content creation
  
• WordPress experience for website content management and updates
  
• Strong understanding of marketing campaign coordination and scheduling
  
• Self-driven personality with ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  
• Experience with email marketing platforms (MailerLite preferred)
  
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple promotional timelines
  
• Ability to follow detailed instructions while taking initiative on routine tasks
  
• Understanding of digital marketing funnels and promotional strategies
  

Scopes:

• Direct reporting to business owner with regular communication and feedback
  
• Access to multiple marketing platforms and tools (MailerLite, BookFunnel, WordPress, Canva)
  
• Involvement in complete book launch cycles from pre-promotion through release
  
• Opportunity for additional responsibilities and skill development as role expandsBonus: German language skills preferred for potential market expansion (not required)
  

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work-from-home
  
• Immediate hiring