Contractor, Marketing

Summary

Cactus Communications is a leading global research solutions provider focused on expanding its presence in the United States. They are seeking a Contractor in Marketing to support various campaigns and digital marketing efforts aimed at U.S. researchers.

Responsibilities

• Research U.S. universities, research labs, funding agencies, and publishing trends
• Track emerging conversations around AI, academic integrity, and publication ethics within the U.S. research ecosystem
• Assist in Editage’s campaigns for the US audience (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, AI + Human launch, etc.)
• Support digital marketing — Ideation, drafting posts, coordinating between teams for the launch of IMC campaigns
• Track social media and digital performance metrics; assist in weekly campaign reporting and insight gathering
• Support coordination for on-ground university presence — researcher meetups, student workshops, and conference tie-ups
• Help plan and execute virtual or hybrid events for grad students and faculty
• Liaise with student groups and research organizations to drive awareness and partnerships
• Identify potential academic creators, grad fluencers, and research communicators in the U.S. to collaborate on campaigns
• Work on creator briefs and coordinate with creators on deliverables

Skills

• Student or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, or related fields
• Strong interest in academic publishing, research, or higher education
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to work in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools, social media, and CRM platforms is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Student or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, or related fields
• Strong interest in academic publishing, research, or higher education
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to work in a multicultural environment

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of digital marketing tools, social media, and CRM platforms is a plus