Marketing Assistant (Contractor)

PicnicHealth • Contract • Remote (San Francisco, CA, US) • 2d ago

PicnicHealth is revolutionizing how life sciences companies advance medicine while providing immediate value to the patients who power the research. Through direct patient engagement, state of the art machine learning, and scientific expertise, PicnicHealth uniquely curates 100% of consenting patients’ medical records to generate the high quality and clinically-rich evidence that life sciences companies need, at a fraction of the cost of traditional study models. At the same time, we give patients immediate access to their medical records through a patient portal that simplifies participation and drives engagement. To date we’ve helped tens of thousands of patients securely access their records and proactively contribute to advancing research in diseases that impact their lives.

Founded in 2014, PicnicHealth partners with 12 of the top 20 biopharma companies and has raised over $100 million in venture capital from investors including Amplify Partners, Felicis Ventures and B Capital Group.

If you are looking to join an award winning, mission-driven, motivated team that is making a real impact across millions of people’s lives, PicnicHealth might just be the place for you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic patient marketing team. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, a talent for copy and design, and loves working on a variety of campaigns. This is a contract role that will support various marketing initiatives, including social, display and search campaigns, email outreach and advocacy efforts, and is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a positive mission.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with marketing managers to align on campaign goals, strategies, and key messaging
Translate marketing strategies into polished, on-brand copy and visually engaging design updates
Assist in the development, execution, and tracking of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including social media, display ads, email outreach, and search engine advertising
Support the creation and optimization of engaging content for social media platforms, email newsletters, website updates, and advocacy partner collaborations
Conduct basic research to identify trends, audience insights, and opportunities to improve campaign performance
Assist with the analysis of campaign metrics and provide actionable insights to enhance outcomes
Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure campaigns are executed on schedule
Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including organizing assets, scheduling content, and tracking project progress
Maintain brand consistency across all marketing collateral and communication channels

Skills

Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences.
Content Creation: Exceptional attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with proven ability to produce clean, professional, and engaging content.
Design Proficiency: Experience using design tools such as Figma (or similar platforms) to create or update campaign materials.
Digital Marketing Knowledge: Familiarity with digital marketing concepts, including SEO, PPC, social media advertising, and email marketing best practices.
Social Media & Email Tools: Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot).
Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret basic marketing metrics and apply insights to optimize campaigns.
Detail-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Proactive Attitude: A self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt to various aspects of marketing.

Experience

Required: Degree in marketing or equivalent experience
Healthcare Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with healthcare marketing or experience working in a patient-focused industry is a plus but not required

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