Marketing Assistant (Content & Social Media)

RAW Detroit is looking for a Marketing Assistant to support our team with content creation, social media, and day-to-day marketing efforts.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the city, creating content, and understanding what performs on social media. You’ll be working closely with the owners on a variety of projects across Metro Detroit.

Responsibilities:

• Capture photo and video content on-site (events, social clips, local businesses)
• Edit social content including reels, short-form videos, and carousels
• Assist with social media strategy and content planning
• Provide light email and marketing support

What we’re looking for:

• Based in Metro Detroit and able to travel locally
• Strong understanding of social media (especially Instagram)
• Understands what makes content perform (hooks, pacing, storytelling, social psychology)
• Experience with video editing (CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, or similar)
• Comfortable capturing content on-site (camera or phone)
• Organized, responsive, and able to move quickly while maintaining quality
• Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and occasional weekends

Preferred (Not Required):

• Currently studying marketing or a related field
• Owns a professional camera or content creation equipment
• Drone experience (Part 107 license is a plus)

Additional Details:

This role offers hands-on experience working directly with the owners of a fast-moving media company. There is potential to grow into a larger role with RAW Detroit for the right fit.

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to travel to Detroit (primarily downtown) to capture content?
• How would you rate your understanding of social media best practices (especially Instagram and TikTok)?
• What video editing software are you most comfortable using?

Work Location: On the road