Part-Time Marketing Associate

About Us

Black Tie Optional is a luxury wedding planning and design company based in Arizona, known for creating celebrations that are personal, expressive, and anything but expected.

At BTO, we believe the best weddings are built on connection - with our couples, our vendors, and each other. Every event we plan is a reflection of real people and real stories, designed with intention and brought to life with heart. Our work blends creativity with precision, and our culture is built on collaboration, care, and a genuine love for what we do.

As a team, we show up prepared, calm, and dialed in, but always with warmth, humor, and heart. We value fresh ideas, personal voice, and the little details that make something feel truly one of a kind.

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Role Overview

We’re looking for a part-time Marketing Associate to help manage Black Tie Optional’s ongoing marketing efforts. This role focuses on creating strong, brand-aligned content for social media and email marketing, while maintaining consistency in voice, visuals, and communication.

You’ll work closely with our planning and design team to translate the heart of what we do into engaging content that reflects our brand and connects with our community.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

• Plan, create, and schedule Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest content using Later
• Develop brand-aligned copy and visuals that reflect BTO’s tone and aesthetic
• Create and edit reels or short-form video content for Instagram and TikTok
• Engage with followers and vendors through comments, DMs, and tags
• Maintain a cohesive, visually aligned feed and consistent posting cadence

Email Marketing

• Draft and format monthly newsletters in MailerLite
• Create touchpoint emails for vendors, past clients, and current leads
• Write thoughtful, on-brand copy that feels warm and intentional

General Marketing Support

• Assist with content planning and organization across platforms
• Contribute to ongoing marketing projects and campaign ideas
• Track basic engagement metrics and make creative recommendations

Preferred Tools & Platforms

• Later, Canva, and MailerLite
• Google Suite, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest

Qualifications

• 6 months–1 year of experience in social media content planning or marketing
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with attention to tone and detail
• Comfortable creating visual and video content
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage deadlines independently
• Interest in weddings, events, or design is strongly preferred

Perks

• Flexible, hybrid schedule
• Hands-on experience in design, social media, and marketing strategy
• Opportunity for first-hand exposure to the wedding and events industry
• Collaborative, Arizona-based planning and design team

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and 1–2 examples of your work (social posts, email campaigns, or other creative content) to jobs@btoevents.comwith the subject line: “Marketing Associate Application – [Your Name]”

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Base Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tempe, AZ 85282