HELP WANTED: Freelance Admin – Internet Savvy
January 28th, 2010 | by genesower |Samson Media is looking for a FREELANCE administrative assistant and project manager to work approximately 15 – 20 hours per week. This is a WORK FROM HOME position. Flexible hours. Must be able to make a weekly in-person meeting in the Montclair, New Jersey area. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must own laptop (preferably Windows-based)
- Must be highly organized
- Self-motivated (this is a work from home position so this is key!)
- Ability to write clearly and edit existing copy
- Interest in Search Engine Optimization
- Interest or basic knowledge of Pay Per Click advertising
- Must be Internet savvy - you should know your way around Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
- Must know Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
- Have an affinity for social media
- Basic HTML skills a huge plus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is a bit of a Jack of All Trades as it relates to website development and Internet marketing. Applicant must be client-friendly, self-motivated and well-organized. Responsibilities include assisting company president with day to day management of assorted freelance designers and website programmers. We use online project management software called Base Camp to manage our projects. Additional responsibilities will include posting press releases, uploading video, updating blogs, uploading content to third-party websites and posting to social media sites like Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Applicant must be comfortable working from home which is both a blessing and a curse. While the hours are extremely flexible there are deadlines that need to be met and a million details that need to be followed. Client needs to be accessible via email at odd times and on weekends though we keep most calls and meetings to normal business hours.
Applicant must be interested in LEARNING alot about INTERNET MARKETING, and have a fearless interest in all things Web. This is not a design job.
PLUSES
- Basic HTML skills
- Ability to FTP
HUGE PLUSES
- Owns Dreamweaver and knows how to use it
- Familiarity with Word Press
- Not only source of income
PAY: $15 – $25 per hour based on experience, paid weekly
EMAIL RESUME TO: gene@samsonmedia.net



