Communications & Content (Contractor)

Macmillan Publishers; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Communications & Content Contractor to work remotely from the U.S. This role involves managing content for podcasts, videos, and social media, as well as the organization’s internal communications. The ideal candidate should be skilled in writing, content management, and audio/video editing, with strong organizational abilities. Pay is $20-$25/hour for 15-20 hours per week, with a 4-month initial contract and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with experience in writing and promoting products.
• Experience in editing and producing podcasts or audio storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support production and post-production of podcast episodes.
• Create and monitor social media content.
• Edit videos for internal communications and social media.

Skills

Professional writing

Audio/video editing

Social media content creation

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Media Production, Journalism, or Marketing

Tools

Descript

Social media platforms

Audio/video editing software

Job description

Overview

This position will be employed through Noor Staffing Group and work remotely from the U.S.

Macmillan Learning is seeking a Communications & Content Contractor to support the management of our organizational presence through internal and external channels. The role focuses on project-based work for podcast, video, and social media projects that align with brand storytelling goals, plus informational or promotional content creation, flow, or management for internal channels. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience writing, promoting products and services, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, creative environment.
They should be highly organized, technically proficient, and comfortable working across teams.

In this role, the contractor will assist in writing, content management, podcast production, and editing video and audio content for multi-platform use, and will prepare social media promotional assets. This is a hands-on production role that supports communications, branding, and employee engagement efforts across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the production and post-production of podcast episodes, including editing audio using Descript, preparing transcripts, and creating supplementary materials (episode summaries, visual assets).
• Help create, upload and monitor social media content via social media platform.
• Edit short-form videos for internal communications and social media (podcast clips, behind-the-scenes reels, company culture moments).
• Collaborate with the Communications, Marketing and People & Culture teams to align content with broader organizational goals.
• Support internal communications including, but not limited to, company intranet content.
• Copyedit as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (degree in Communications, Media Production, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience also accepted).
• Experience in professional writing and communication.
• Experience editing and producing podcasts or audio storytelling content.
• Strong working knowledge of audio/video editing tools.
• Familiarity with short-form video and social content best practices (especially LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Shorts).
• Excellent organizational skills, including task prioritization, version tracking, and file management.
• Ability to work independently, follow brand and editorial guidelines, and communicate clearly.
• Experience with internal communications, employer branding, or higher education audiences is a plus.

Pay Rate

$20 - $25/hour, depending on experience

Hours

15 - 20 hours per week

Assignment Duration

4-month duration with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Location

Remote USA

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