Job Opportunity: Social Media and Marketing Assistant

FairyLoot is hiring! We are looking for a Social Media and Marketing Assistant – Website & Email Focus to join our dynamic and creative Social Media & Marketing Team in 2025.

FairyLoot is a UK-based fantasy book subscription company, renowned for our beautifully curated monthly subscription boxes and exclusive editions that bring magic to readers worldwide. Our team is made up of dedicated book lovers who share an appreciation for fantasy fiction, stunning artwork, and immersive storytelling. We collaborate closely with leading publishers, authors, and artists to create breathtaking editions that readers treasure.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and creative individual with a strong interest in digital marketing and community engagement. If you’re passionate about fantasy books, love crafting engaging digital content, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Join the FairyLoot team as a Social Media and Marketing Assistant – Website & Email Focus, where you’ll play a key role in enhancing our online presence and deepening our connection with the FairyLoot community.

In this role, you’ll support the Social Media & Marketing Team by developing and maintaining our community blog, crafting creative email campaigns, and assisting with social media planning and content creation. You’ll focus on behind-the-scenes marketing initiatives that celebrate our community, promote our products, and build anticipation around our brand.
This is the perfect role for someone who is digitally savvy, detail-oriented, and excited about storytelling in a marketing context.

Five Reasons This Job Might Be Perfect for You

1. You love the magic of fantasy books and want to be part of a team that brings beautiful editions and engaging content to readers around the world
2. You’re a natural storyteller who enjoys writing fun, creative blog posts, social captions, and email campaigns that make people feel excited and connected.
3. You prefer being behind the scenes, helping shape the voice of a brand through thoughtful content, clean design, and well-organised digital assets.
4. You’re social media-savvy, with a good eye for what performs well online and how to craft content that feels personal, polished, and on-brand.
5. You want to grow your marketing skills in a collaborative, book-loving team, gaining hands-on experience across blog content, email marketing, design tools, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

🌐 Website & Blog Content Management: Maintain and regularly update the FairyLoot blog with engaging, relevant, and brand-aligned content that highlights FairyLoot books, products, behind-the-scenes insights, community spotlights, and more.

✍️ Content Writing & Copyediting: Craft creative, high-quality written content for blog posts, email campaigns, and other marketing initiatives with strong attention to tone, accuracy, and engagement.

📬 Email Campaign Support: Assist in the planning, design, and execution of email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, promotional emails, and product announcements. Monitor performance metrics to help refine strategy.

📱 Social Media Assistance: Support the Social Media & Marketing Team with brainstorming and scheduling content, drafting captions, engaging with our community, and responding to messages or comments across platforms.

🎨 Basic Graphic Design Support: Assist in creating fun, eye-catching graphics for social media, email, and website content using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, aligned with FairyLoot’s brand aesthetic.

📆 Campaign Planning & Scheduling: Help maintain content calendars, coordinate publishing timelines, and ensure campaign assets are delivered and published on time across platforms.

🔍 Community Engagement & Insights: Collaborate with the Social Media & Marketing Team to identify opportunities for community-driven content. Monitor reader feedback and marketing trends to inform blog, email, and social media strategy.

🛠️ Marketing Operations Support: Keep digital folders organised, maintain image libraries, update website assets as needed, and contribute to team documentation and workflow improvements.

📈 Performance Tracking & Analysis: Support the review and analysis of marketing KPIs across email and blog content, contributing to post-campaign reports and continuous improvement.

Who We’re Looking For

• A passion for fantasy books and the wider reading community, with a keen interest in digital marketing and audience engagement.
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for tone, grammar, and storytelling in a marketing context.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas to both creative and operational marketing tasks.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
• Comfortable working behind the scenes to support bigger initiatives with creativity and care.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and improving marketing processes.

Requirements

• Experience with digital marketing, email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or Klaviyo), and/or content management systems (e.g., WordPress or Webflow) is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator is a plus.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of FairyLoot’s brand voice and community.
• Comfortable with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and other digital collaboration tools.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Before employment begins, we will need the following:

• A copy of your passport or European identity card
• UK National Insurance number

Additional Details

💼 Job Level: Entry level
💰 Starting Salary: £26,000 DOE
📅 Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
🚀 Start Date: October 2025
⏳ Full-time: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Location: Remote (UK-based)

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days, plus bank holidays and company-wide holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private healthcare with AXA, including dental, mental health and 40% off Nuffield Health and Hussle’s monthly pass.
• Pension Scheme: Includes employer contributions.
• Complimentary FairyLoot Products: Receive our monthly book boxes and Exclusive Editions.
• Remote Work Support: Work from home with necessary office equipment provided, if needed.
• Team Culture & Events: Join a book-loving team with virtual and in-person team events.
• Book Industry Perks: Access to early manuscripts, ARCs (Advance Reader Copies), publisher events, and book fairs, where possible.

If you’re excited by the idea of crafting magical digital experiences for the FairyLoot community, we encourage you to apply!
Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview. However, we sincerely appreciate every applicant’s time and interest.

📩 Apply now to be part of the FairyLoot team and help enchant readers around the world.

Warmly,
The FairyLoot Team