Marketing Assistant (part time)
Environment:
This is a creative firm, with very little drywall, zero carpeted cubicles, and one awesome mini basketball hoop. It’s fast-paced and ever-changing with incredibly talented, creative, and fun people. When in office, you’ll come in to a 120-year-old building in an urban setting located just steps from downtown Lansing amenities including the River Trail, minor league baseball and soccer stadium, restaurants, and parks.
Summary:
We’re looking for a sharp, curious, and collaborative marketing assistant to join our branding studio. This is a part-time role supporting our strategists and creative team as we build meaningful brands with ambitious clients.
You’ll be involved in a mix of research, content creation, light digital work, and client communication, helping ensure the brands we work with show up clearly and effectively in the world.
This role is flexible on days/times/location worked.
What you’ll be doing:
• Researching industries, competitors, and organizations to help shape smart, relevant brand content
• Drafting content for email campaigns and outreach strategies
• Identifying publication, partnership, and media opportunities that align with our clients’ goals
• Making updates to client websites using CMS platforms (like WordPress or Webflow)
• Assisting with the development of social media posts and planning
• Supporting general marketing efforts across brand launches and campaigns
• Occasionally communicating directly with clients to support project needs
Who we’re looking for::
• Someone with strong writing and communication skills
• A naturally curious researcher who can dig deep and think critically
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling a few projects at once
• Familiar with digital tools and platforms (or quick to learn)
• Has an interest in branding, marketing, and storytelling
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA):
• A natural sense of curiosity, self-motivation and creative problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to fit into a fast-moving and energetic work environment.
• Ability to work well with self-guided creative freedom.
To apply, please email your resume to hello@tractionbrands.com.