Marketing Assistant
Jericho Writers Closing date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Marketing Assistant is an entry-level role within our Membership & Marketing Team, ideal for someone who is looking to start or develop a career in digital marketing.
We're looking for someone who is confident using computers and social media, has a basic understanding of digital marketing, and, most importantly, is enthusiastic about learning more. You'll receive hands-on experience across email marketing, social media, website content, online communities, events and marketing analytics, developing a broad range of skills that will give you a great foundation for a future career in marketing.
Reporting to the Marketing & Membership Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of marketing activity across Jericho Writers, supporting the promotion of our products and services, with a particular focus on Premium Membership and events.
This is a varied role combining creativity, organisation and communication. One day you might be putting together an email newsletter, the next scheduling social media posts, updating our website, or helping to run an online event. You'll also learn how we measure the effectiveness of our marketing and use those insights to improve what we do.
You'll work closely with colleagues across the business and have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, from promoting activities for our members to supporting our annual London Festival of Writing.
Job Requirements
Essential:
Confident using computers and able to learn new software and digital tools.
Comfortable using major social media platforms.
A basic understanding of digital marketing and an interest in developing your skills further.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good attention to detail.
Organised and able to manage several different tasks.
Happy working collaboratively as part of a team.
Friendly, helpful and comfortable communicating with customers and members.
Willing to learn, ask questions and take feedback on board.
Strong sense of discretion and empathy, to work with customers who are invested in their book.
Nice to have:
Email marketing and creation
Social media marketing
CMS (ideally WordPress)
Canva / other design software
Experience in a customer facing role or previous experience of being on camera for online events
Knowledge of creative writing and/or publishing
Working in the publishing industry welcome (but not required)
Job Responsibilities
Online event admin
Website/CRM updates
Email marketing campaigns
Social media scheduling and monitoring
Engaging with members in our community forums
Ensuring pages are up to date with success stories and members receive public congratulations
Assist with online events as needed, specifically manning our Zoom writing sprints and helping field questions in our Q&As
Assist the Marketing & Membership manager with populating our marketing calendar
Keep up-to-date reports on analytics
Assist with the promotion of the London Festival of Writing and any other in-person events we host, including but not limited to proofing printed materials and on-the-day event support
Adhoc tasks as and when necessary.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing Assistant
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Literature
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Please complete the below application form link and upload a copy of your CV by noon on 15 November.
- Contact name: Becca Day
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Jericho Writers
Jericho Writers helps writers develop their craft, improve their manuscripts, and pursue publication through creative writing courses, membership programmes, editorial services, literary agent tools, mentoring, events, and community support.