Marketing Specialist: Paid Social Ads & Influencer Marketing

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Location
United States
Arrangement
On-site
Type
Contract
Posted
Closes

Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Marketing Specialist to support the execution of integrated marketing initiatives across paid social advertising, organic social media, influencer marketing, and brand partnerships. This role is ideal for an early-career marketer looking to gain hands-on experience across multiple digital and brand-building channels while working closely with senior marketing and creative teams.

Key Responsibilities

Paid Social Advertising Support

  • Assist in the setup, monitoring, and optimization of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn, and others as needed
  • Help manage creative assets, copy variations, and audience targeting under guidance from senior team members
  • Compile performance reports and assist with analyzing key metrics such as CTR, CPC, conversions, and ROAS

Organic Social Media

  • Support the planning, creation, scheduling, and publishing of organic social content across multiple platforms
  • Assist with community management, including monitoring comments and messages and escalating when appropriate
  • Track organic performance metrics and help identify content trends and opportunities

Influencer Marketing

  • Support influencer discovery, research, and outreach aligned with brand guidelines and campaign goals
  • Assist with campaign coordination, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and approvals
  • Help manage influencer content, usage rights, and basic performance reporting

Branding & Partnership Support

  • Assist in researching and evaluating potential brand partnerships and collaborations
  • Help coordinate partnership activations, including asset collection, timelines, and communication tracking
  • Support reporting and recap materials for branding initiatives and partnerships

General Marketing Support

  • Maintain organized project documentation, content calendars, and reporting files
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and account teams
  • Stay informed on social media, influencer, and digital marketing trends

Qualifications

Required

  • Solid understanding of major social media platforms and how brands use them
  • Knowledge of Meta Ads and TikTok Ads Manager for campaign setup and reporting
  • Design-focused eye who can create beautiful reels and images
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Internship, coursework, or hands-on experience with paid social platforms or social media management tools
  • Familiarity with influencer marketing platforms or creator ecosystems
  • Creative mindset with an interest in content and branding

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience across paid media, social, influencer, and brand partnerships
  • Exposure to campaign strategy, execution, and performance analysis
  • Mentorship and growth opportunities within a collaborative marketing team
  • A strong foundation for career advancement in digital and brand marketing

Please apply with your portfolio, work samples of influencer campaigns and ads campaigns you've launched, along with design work.

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