Junior Marketing Specialist

Thriving In Engineering is the personal brand of a long-time software engineering leader and founder of We Are Volt. Currently, Thriving In Engineering is a multi-channel effort across Substack, various social media platforms, and other content channels. These efforts draw in tens of thousands of monthly views and a steady increase in subscribers. Location: Sacramento area Hours: Part time Job type: Hybrid About the role We’re looking for a proactive, creative Social Media Marketer to take full ownership of our social media presence. You’ll be responsible for planning, creating, and managing content across our platforms — turning ideas into posts that grow awareness, engagement, and community. This role is ideal for someone early in their marketing career who’s ready to run with ideas and make a measurable impact. What you’ll do Plan, create, and schedule marketing content across social, email, and web Repurpose blog posts, newsletters, and videos into shorter or campaign-ready pieces Manage and handle engagement across platforms Track campaign performance and report insightsConduct light research on audience trends, competitors, and new marketing opportunities Suggest and test creative growth ideas What we are looking for 6 months to 1+ year of hands‑on content marketing experience, ideally with some variety of social, newsletter, and blog content Comfortable using content creation tools Organized self‑starter who can plan, execute, and learn from results Curious, creative, and eager to take ownership of your work What’s in it for you This is a part-time contract position (~20 hours/week) with a fixed monthly fee for predictable income and stability. Competitive compensation — Depending on experience and scope, the monthly fee will range from $1,600–$3,000/month . Creative freedom & ownership — You’ll have real space to experiment, propose new ideas, and directly shape the brand’s voice and growth across multiple channels. Professional growth — Work with a professional marketing team and an experienced engineering leader and founder, gaining firsthand insight into brand-building. Flexible hybrid setup — A mix of remote and occasional in-person collaboration in the Sacramento area, designed to balance focus and connection. Purpose-driven content — Help inspire and grow a community of engineers who are striving to lead, grow, and thrive in their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr