Author Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

$18/hr – $23/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the book launch support and community management for a faith-centered author, focusing on operations, audience engagement, and event logistics.

  • Plan and coordinate launches, events, and campaigns for the author brand.
  • Build and nurture reader communities across social and email channels.
  • Manage admin, tools, and travel logistics to keep projects on track.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning and coordinating book launches, promotional campaigns, and author events.
  • Create, schedule, and manage social media content across multiple platforms.
  • Monitor social media accounts and professionally respond to comments and messages when I am unavailable.
  • Help grow reader engagement and build a positive online community.
  • Assist with email newsletters and communication with readers.
  • Coordinate Advance Reader Copy (ARC) and book review teams.
  • Research marketing opportunities, podcasts, interviews, conferences, and advertising options.
  • Help organize book signings, speaking engagements, vendor events, and community appearances.
  • Travel with me to selected events as needed (travel expenses provided).
  • Meet with me regularly to discuss goals, brainstorm ideas, review projects, and help keep priorities on track.

Requirements

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
  • Familiarity with Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to learn new technology and marketing tools.
  • Dependable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Able to work independently while communicating consistently.
  • A willingness to learn about self-publishing and the book industry. Training will be provided where needed.
  • Comfortable supporting and representing a Christ-centered author brand.

Preferred

  • Previous experience in marketing, communications, administrative support, or customer service is preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule