Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Location: Remote (Company HQ is located in San Diego, CA, USA)
Position Type: Full-Time / Contract
Industry: Biotechnology / Medtech / Greentech Innovation

About Aquillius Innovation Hubs

Aquillius is building a bicoastal innovation ecosystem headquartered in San Diego, California, with an expanding network of innovation hubs in Montgomery County, Maryland. We connect the entrepreneurial energy and deep tech ecosystem of Southern California with the research institutions, federal agencies, and policy leadership of the MD/DC corridor — bringing together founders, investors, researchers, corporations, and community leaders to accelerate the development and commercialization of new ideas.

Aquillius hubs also serve as a premier landing point for international startups entering the U.S. market. By providing immediate access to lab and office infrastructure, a built-in founder community, and direct connections to investors, corporate partners, and government resources, Aquillius gives international companies a soft landing — reducing the friction of U.S. market entry and accelerating their path to traction, funding, and growth.

By linking resources, talent, and opportunities across both coasts and around the world, we create a collaborative environment where startups can scale faster, partnerships can thrive, and innovation drives economic growth in both regions and beyond.

Position Summary

The Marketing Assistant is a creative, detail-oriented contributor who supports the Marketing Director and Events & Community Coordinator in executing Aquillius’s brand strategy, content production, and community engagement across digital platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for design, a passion for social media storytelling, and hands-on experience — or a genuine eagerness to develop skills — in video and podcast editing. You will play a visible role in shaping how Aquillius communicates its mission to founders, investors, and innovators across two coasts and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Visual Content
• Design social media graphics, infographics, digital ads, event flyers, web banners, email headers, and presentation decks that reflect the Aquillius brand.
• Maintain brand consistency in typography, color, and visual style across all marketing collateral and platforms.
• Support production of the Aquillius Annual Impact Report and other high-visibility design deliverables.
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries, design files, and brand resource folders.
• Source and edit photography and imagery for use across channels.
• Assist with design requests from the Marketing Director and Events & Community Coordinator as needed.

Social Media Management
• Manage daily activity across Aquillius’s social media platforms — including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) — with a focus on consistent, high-quality content.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar, scheduling posts in advance using social media management tools.
• Create platform-native content — short-form video, Reels, Stories, carousels, and graphics — optimized for each channel.
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and track follower growth and audience analytics.
• Research trending topics, hashtags, and industry conversations relevant to the biotech, medtech, and greentech sectors.
• Identify opportunities for member spotlights, event recaps, and ecosystem storytelling across channels.

Video & Podcast Editing
• Edit video content for social media, event recaps, founder spotlights, and promotional campaigns — including cuts, captions, graphics, and music.
• Produce short-form video assets optimized for Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Edit podcast episodes for the Aquillius content library, including audio cleanup, leveling, intro/outro integration, and export for distribution.
• Support the creation of audiogram graphics and short video clips to promote podcast content on social media.
• Maintain an organized archive of raw and edited video and audio files.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director on content strategy for video and audio programming.

Marketing Campaign Support
• Assist in executing digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and content channels.
• Help coordinate campaign timelines, track deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Track and compile campaign performance metrics and prepare summary reports for the Marketing Director.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support marketing strategy.


Email Marketing
• Assist in building and scheduling email marketing campaigns for member communications, event promotion, and newsletter outreach.
• Help build and segment email lists and maintain CRM databases.
• Proofread and quality-check marketing materials for accuracy, tone, and brand consistency.

Community & Event Support
• Assist the Events & Community Coordinator in promoting hub events, workshops, demo days, and networking programming across digital channels.
• Engage with the Aquillius online community — responding to inquiries, amplifying member content, and fostering conversation.
• Support member onboarding communications and provide information about hub offerings and programs.
• Maintain organized records of community interactions and content performance.

Qualifications

Required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, social media, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Demonstrated experience creating graphics and visual content for social media platforms.
• Experience with or strong willingness to learn video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Experience with or strong willingness to learn podcast/audio editing tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Descript, GarageBand, or Hindenburg).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to grammar and tone.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage time across multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred
• Experience with social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Later.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Constant Contact).
• Basic understanding of SEO and content marketing principles.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Planner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Interest in biotechnology, medtech, greentech, or innovation ecosystems.
• Experience producing audiograms, Reels, or short-form video content for brand accounts.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting a mission-driven organization at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community.
• Hands-on experience with real marketing campaigns across design, social media, video, and podcast content.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals and direct exposure to the innovation ecosystem.
• Opportunities for career growth in marketing, design, and content production.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Engagement with a vibrant community of founders, investors, researchers, and changemakers across two coasts.