LitJoy's Hiring a Marketing Assistant with Social Media Focus

Job description:

LitJoy's hiring a Marketing Assistant with a strong focus/emphasis on social media to help us plan, create, and execute LitJoy’s marketing across digital platforms, including: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, email, and more. This person must have a deep love for books, fandoms, and pop culture. You’ll be creating graphics, posting content, helping manage our membership group, and collaborating on marketing campaigns.

LitJoy is a storytelling brand that specializes in producing special edition books, subscription book boxes, fandom collectibles, and bookish merchandise. We partner with bestselling authors and incredible artists to create experiences that help readers escape the mundane and enter the worlds they love most. Think annotated editions, gorgeous page edges, tip-in artwork, and items that look like they were lifted directly from a storybook.

Our voice is upbeat, clever, aesthetic-obsessed, and fandom-forward. We’re a team that values heart, extreme ownership, and community.

Compensation:

$38,000 annually

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule & Remote Work – Support for work-life balance with flexible hours.
• Creative, Mission-Driven Work – Be part of a small, passionate team who can make a difference bringing joy to readers around the world.
• Professional Growth – Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and skill-building across departments.
• Team Culture & Connection – Regular creative summits, team events, and a culture that values emotional intelligence and collaboration.
• Bookish Perks – Employee discounts, free books and product, and early access to exclusive LitJoy products.
• Unlimited Paid Time-Off

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, and some weekends, 40 hours per week

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. You will have some flexibility in setting your own schedule when working on our social media platforms but will need to participate in team meetings and be available to respond to any internal communication between the hours of 9am and 5pm MST, Monday – Friday.

Work Remotely:

Yes; position is fully remote

You are who we are looking for if:

As a fast-paced e-commerce company, we are seeking a team player who appreciates a creative and collaborative work environment as much as we do. If you possess the following qualities that match LitJoy's values, then we are looking for you:

• Heart: You are tenacious and purpose-driven. You love learning new things and are quick to adapt to change.
• Synergy: You are willing to take direction and work with a team, but also are able to get things done independently.
• Creative Thinking: You are a think-outside-the-box type of person, open minded and ready to problem solve.
• Extreme Ownership: You are hardworking, dependable, and take responsibility for your actions.
• Clear Communication: You provide clear feedback, insight, and thoughtful suggestions. You don’t hesitate to ask questions and seek clarification when you need it.

You should bring ideas to the table and feel excited about having a voice in planning. We want someone who understands (and maybe even lives for) the LitJoy voice—and who is ready to keep our community buzzing.

Responsibilities:

• Social Media Strategy - help our Social Media Manager develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with the company's goals.
• Content Planning - Plan and schedule content across various social media platforms, ensuring a consistent posting schedule.
• Content Creation - Oversee the creation of engaging and visually appealing social media content, including graphics, videos, and written posts.
• Audience Engagement - Monitor comments, messages, and mentions, responding to inquiries and engaging with the audience to build relationships.
• Community Management - Foster and grow online communities, forums, or groups related to the company's niche.
• Trend and Platform Awareness - Stay updated on social media trends, platform updates, and algorithm changes to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Email Marketing - Assisting with email campaign creation and assembly, stay ahead of the email calendar.
• Brand Voice and Guidelines - Maintain a consistent brand voice and ensure all content aligns with the brand guidelines.
• Crisis Management - assist with responding to negative comments or PR issues professionally.
• Collaboration - Collaborate with other departments, such as Customer Support, Fulfillment, Finance, and Product Development to ensure synergy and consistency.
• Trend Research - Help research and report on trending topics or challenges that align with the brand.
• Monitoring Alerts - Keep an eye on social media alerts and notify the team of any urgent issues or emerging trends.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of social media marketing experience.

• Experience working with accounts that put out multiple social posts per day on multiple platforms.

• Fandom and book culture enthusiast, with a passion for books, reading, and literature

• Sense of humor and fluency in pop culture.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

• Previous experience working with social media platforms for a business, preferably in the ecommerce or bookish/publishing industry.

• Strong understanding of social media platforms, their features, and best practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging and compelling content.

• Proficiency in social media management platforms.

• Knowledge of current trends and developments in social media, particularly within the bookish and literary communities.

• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) and basic image editing skills.

• Proficiency in video creation/editing through social media apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

• Experience with email, blog, and website platforms is a plus.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about the position and think you’re the one we’re looking for, follow these application instructions exactly:

• Send an email to Joseph at jobs@litjoycrate.com with the subject line: LitJoy Marketing Assistant

• In the email, include a short paragraph on why you think you are a good fit for this position, and attach a copy or link to your resume.

• Let us know what your favorite book or book series is and why you love it.

• Show us some examples of work you’ve done:

  • Social media graphics or campaigns you’ve created

  • Emails, landing pages, or marketing materials you’ve written or helped design

  • Any bookish or fandom content you’ve been part of

Let’s make something beautiful together.

Apply now and help us make stories shine.