Marketing Associate

Further Food makes food-based nutritional products that nourish your body and mind. Inspired by the ancient healing practices of Eastern medicine combined with modern science, we’re on a mission to help more people use food to transform their well-being.

We’re looking for a Community Marketing Associate with a passion for health and wellness to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate is hyper-organized, creative, and possesses a can-do attitude. The right candidate will also be excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment and loves to collaborate cross-functionally. Candidates should have a firm grasp of trends and strategies in social media, content marketing, affiliate marketing, and influencer partnerships. This person will play an integral role in growing Further Food’s top-of-funnel activities and acquisition marketing.

Reporting to the Social Media and Influencer Marketing Manager, you will be part of a dynamic startup team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, expand their expertise, and grow in a variety of different marketing disciplines.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Marketing:

• Create original content (i.e. videos, memes, photos, and creative graphics) to be shared across various social media platforms.
• Own community engagement across all social channels, fielding and responding to social queries with a strong sense of urgency in collaboration with Customer Success Associate and Social Media and Influencer Marketing Manager. Engage with like-minded brands, influencers, and the Further Food community.
• Own scheduling and posting of content across all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Build and maintain relationships with like-minded brands for social media giveaways and partnerships.
• Stay abreast of the latest social media trends and best practices, keeping a pulse on current events and culturally relevant moments.

Influencer & Affiliate Marketing:

• Prospect and identify up-and-coming Instagram creators, bloggers, YouTube channels, and healthcare professionals to add to our growing influencer and affiliate programs.
• Support relationship management with external partners, including health experts, brand peers, influencers, affiliates, and media partners.
• Support the growth and management of our affiliate program; finding fresh and innovative ways to recruit and keep affiliates engaged.

General Marketing:

• Develop proactive tactics to increase brand awareness through strategic partnerships (i.e. events, gifting, and sampling).
• Assist in the day-to-day execution of marketing initiatives on digital and social platforms - from development through implementation and tracking. Including written, visual, and video content that communicates key brand messages.
• Coordinate with marketing and creative teams to produce editorial assets, source contributors, and upload editorial content to our website.
• Assist with marketing projects and events as assigned, including general admin and research.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and tracking of KPIs for marketing initiatives.

Who We Look For

Creative Problem Solver – You love taking on challenges with a fresh perspective and creative mind.

Action-Oriented – You are driven by results and strongly believe in accountability. You’re a task-oriented self-starter who stays calm under pressure and proactively takes on big ideas and projects.

A Collaborator – One who works well with teams and can listen while still sharing a

a strong point of view.

An Optimist – Someone with a can-do attitude who works well in the face of uncertainty.

Data-Driven – You’re comfortable with analysis and open to using data to make informed decisions. You can balance your left and right brain.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior marketing experience; start-up and DTC experience a plus
• Highly creative, with experience and skills in photography, design, video creation and editing; Experience with tools such as Canva.
• Ability to write, edit and tell engaging stories
• Experience in Shopify, Google Analytics, Later, Klaviyo preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-starter who can take ownership and initiative with little oversight
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with remote team members
• Passionate about Further Food and our products

Company Perks & Culture

• Flexible work mentality: We understand that work and life aren’t mutually exclusive, that's why we support a flexible work schedule
• Unlimited personal time off
• Flexible remote work: We’re open to candidates located anywhere in the US and support work getting done wherever it works best for the employee
• Company provided laptop

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning non-discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.