Marketing Assistant

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Marketing Assistant!

Note to Applicants:

• Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

• Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

• Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

• Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited. 

• Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If you're selected, you may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile. 🙂

About the Company

Our client is a U.S.-based law firm focused on providing legal services and guidance to individuals seeking professional representation. The company has a strong focus on digital marketing and social media to connect with its audience, share valuable information, and strengthen its online presence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Social Media & Marketing Assistant to support the company's marketing operations.

In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager to keep social media activities running smoothly, including scheduling and publishing content, editing short-form videos, writing captions, and managing content calendars and deadlines.

The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure content is delivered consistently across different platforms.

Key Outcomes

1. Consistent Publishing

• Content is posted on schedule across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Every post is checked after publication to ensure the caption, format, and links are correct.

2. Calendar & Deadlines

• The content calendar and shared task board are kept up to date daily.

• Delays are flagged early, before deadlines are missed.

3. Content Support

• Short clips, captions, and Canva graphics are delivered on time and aligned with the company's brand.

• Footage, assets, and files are organized and easy to locate.

4. Comments & Messages

• Legal questions and potential client inquiries received through comments and messages are routed to the appropriate team members and are never answered directly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Publishing & Scheduling

• Schedule and publish posts across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Confirm that each post goes live correctly, with the appropriate caption, format, and links.

• Monitor comments and messages, routing legal questions and potential client inquiries to the appropriate team members rather than responding directly.

2. Content Calendar & Deadlines

• Keep the content calendar and shared task board up to date.

• Track deadlines for every piece of content and flag potential delays early.

• Keep the Marketing Manager informed about scheduled content, overdue tasks, and items awaiting review.

3. Content Creation Support

• Edit short-form video clips for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, including adding captions.

• Write captions, short email copy, and simple scripts.

• Create quick graphics in Canva using established brand templates.

• Use AI tools to streamline captioning, resizing, and content repurposing.

4. Review & Team Support

• Submit any content involving legal matters for attorney review before publication.

• Organize raw footage, assets, and files in shared folders.

• Assist with ad creative and basic tasks related to Meta and Google Ads campaigns as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience publishing and scheduling social media content for a brand, business, or agency.

• Basic short-form video editing skills, including adding captions.

• Strong written and spoken English skills for captions, emails, and scripts.

• Proficiency in Canva for creating quick graphics.

• Comfort using AI tools in day-to-day content workflows.

• Strong organizational skills and reliability in managing deadlines and shared task boards.

• Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with Meta Ads or Google Ads.

• Experience supporting a law firm or professional services brand.

 If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!