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Marketing Assistant

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wisconsinhistoryMadison, WIyesterday

$15.00

Occupations

Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsMarketing ManagersAdvertising and Promotions Managers

Industries

Marketing Consulting ServicesOther Services Related to AdvertisingAdvertising Agencies
Job No: 511445
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Nerdbugs LLC
Job Type: Local Work Study Student JobsRemote Eligibility: Partially Remote
Location: Madison, WISalary/Wage Range: $15.00
Number of Positions: 1Anticipated Start Date: 04/20/2026 Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum 20
Department Overview: Ability to commit about 20 hours per week. Flexibility to work remotely with occasional in-person meetings in Madison or via Zoom.
Qualifications:
  • Super organized with top‐notch communication skills (written & verbal!)A Microsoft Office whiz and tech‐savvy to the max
  • A team player who loves collaborating with others
  • Independent, detail‐obsessed, and always one step ahead
  • A creative, out‐of‐the‐box thinker with strong follow‐through
  • Curious about health, education, community, or mission‐driven brands
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast‐paced, high‐growth environment
  • Work Study Preferred.
  • Position Summary / Job DutiesWhat You'll DoMarketing Strategy
  • Support in planning and executing strategic, seasonal, and mission‐driven campaigns across social, email, and influencer channels
  • Develop and track campaign goals; help analyze performance and offer recommendations to improve results
  • Assist with planning marketing initiatives that align with health observances, gifting trends, and education moments
  • Email Marketing & Copywriting
  • Help draft email subject lines, preview text, and body copy with high open‐rate potential
  • Assist in setting up and organizing campaigns in Klaviyo (or similar)
  • Contribute ideas to monthly email themes, promotions, and educational series
  • Social Media Copywriting
  • Write witty, warm, and engaging scripts, captions, and posts that reflect the Nerdbugs brand voice
  • Translate complex health concepts into fun engaging storytelling
  • Collaborate with the team on hooks, story structure, and captioning for maximum impact and reach
  • Brand Voice & Visual Consistency
  • Embody the Nerdbugs tone: funny, relatable, inclusive, trending, and smart
  • Ensure all videos, voiceovers, and graphics align with the visual and emotional tone of the brand
  • Maintain consistency in styling, lighting, and personality—even when filming at home or on‐the‐goDesign & Creative Direction
  • Support designing email layouts, digital assets, social media graphics, and brand visuals that are consistent, playful, and on brand
  • Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to design creative elements for website pages, social campaigns, and product assets
  • Work cross‐functionally to translate educational ideas and product features into scroll‐stopping visual storytelling
  • Ensure all designs align with Nerdbugs' brand tone—approachable, inclusive, and rooted in fun
  • Cross‐Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with leadership and the education, social media, and ops teams to align on timelines, strategy, and visual direction
  • Assist with creative reviews and help guide brand consistency across platforms and campaigns
  • Help manage marketing timelines, calendars, and campaign assets in Monday CRM or similar tools
  • Research relevant awareness campaigns, holidays, and cultural trends for alignment
  • Assist with reporting metrics for email, social media, marketing, and community engagement
  • Support testing of visuals and content to optimize performance across email and social channels
  • Creative B2B Marketing & Partnerships
  • Collaborate on B2B marketing strategies for healthcare, education (hospitals, schools, retailers, and museums)
  • Identify media opportunities and press moments to build brand visibility
  • Support influencer and ambassador outreach and communication
  • Physical DemandsN/AInstitutional Statements
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW‐Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‐Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‐Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background‐people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Advertised: April 20, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled
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Level

InternL1

Salary

$15.00

Location

Madison, WI

Occupation

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Industry

Marketing Consulting Services

Posted

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