Marketing Manager - Media Planning, Copy Editing, Copywriting

Freelance Marketing Manager for the Boston Globe (1 month freelance contract)
Position Details
Title: Marketing Manager (Freelance Contract)
Client: The Boston Globe
Duration: 1-Month Contract
Hours: 7.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday
Schedule: Must be available during Eastern Time business hours (9:00 AM-5:00 PM ET)
Location: Fully remote
Experience Required: 3-5+ years
Overview
The Boston Globe is seeking a freelance Marketing Manager to support the promotion of its flagship event, The Globe Summit, taking place November 17-18. This individual will work closely with the Head of Marketing to drive awareness, engagement, and ticket sales through strategic marketing initiatives leading up to the event.
The ideal candidate brings experience in event marketing, media planning, content marketing, social media management, and paid social advertising. Experience working within digital media, publishing, newspaper organizations, or similar content-driven environments is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Event Marketing & Campaign Execution
Lead marketing efforts supporting ticket sales and attendance for The Globe Summit (November 17-18).
Execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, email, and partner channels.
Develop audience acquisition strategies and optimize campaigns to maximize registrations and attendance.
Media Planning & Paid Social
Plan, launch, and optimize paid social campaigns across The Boston Globe's social channels.
Track and analyze campaign performance, making recommendations to improve engagement and conversions.
Coordinate campaign execution with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Content Marketing & Social Media
Create, edit, and manage content across social media, email marketing, and digital marketing channels.
Develop compelling messaging and promotional content designed to drive event awareness and ticket sales.
Manage content calendars and ensure timely execution of marketing deliverables.
Copywriting, Editing & Project Management
Write and edit marketing copy for emails, social media, landing pages, advertisements, and promotional materials.
Manage campaign timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional communication.
Ensure projects are completed on schedule and aligned with event marketing goals.
Partner & Influencer Marketing
Collaborate with event partners, sponsors, and influencers to amplify event visibility.
Coordinate marketing assets, promotional opportunities, and communications with external stakeholders.
Support relationship management and execution of partner marketing activities.
Required Qualifications
3-5+ years of marketing experience, preferably in event marketing, content marketing, digital marketing, or social media marketing.
Hands-on experience with media planning and paid social campaign management.
Strong copywriting, copy editing, and content development skills.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Experience working with influencers, sponsors, or strategic marketing partners.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience marketing conferences, summits, trade shows, or ticketed events.
Background in digital publishing, news media, newspaper publishing, or other editorial/content-focused organizations.
Familiarity with audience acquisition and performance-driven event marketing.
Experience working closely with executive-level marketing leadership.
Success in This Role
The successful contractor will play a critical role in driving awareness and ticket sales for The Globe Summit, leveraging content marketing, paid social, partner activation, and project management expertise while working closely with The Boston Globe's marketing leadership team.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
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Shannon Robinson - Senior Recruiter
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
This job was posted on 10/14/2026 and is open for 60 days
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