A note on the role: We’re seeking a creative and detail-driven storyteller who’s passionate about crafting meaningful content that inspires, educates, and connects. This part-time, contract role is designed as a launchpad for the right candidate to grow into a long-term, full-time position. If you bring curiosity, clarity, and consistency to your work and thrive in a fast-paced e-commerce setting, we’re ready to invest in your growth. Do You See Content as a Bridge Between Brand And Community? At Senbird Tea, every post, video, and email is a reflection of our values: wellness, intention, and harmony. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just create content, but shapes experiences. Someone who can tell stories that move people, introduce them to the beauty of Japanese tea culture, and keep them coming back. This role is perfect for someone who is hands-on with content creation but strategic in how it supports growth. You’ll ideate and execute content across channels while optimizing for engagement, SEO, and storytelling that resonates with our audience. About Senbird Senbird Tea is an Asian American family-owned Japanese tea company dedicated to bringing you the finest teas from family farms in Japan. Rooted in wellness, sustainability, and quality, our curated collection of teas, premium gift sets, and handcrafted teaware has been recognized by Forbes, Food & Wine, BuzzFeed, and Sustainable Jungle. With over 5,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon, we take pride in delivering an exceptional tea experience that nurtures a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Join us in celebrating the rich traditions of Japanese tea—one cup at a time. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a creator who embodies our values of curiosity, harmony, and intentionality. You’ll thrive in this role if: You have a passion for storytelling and can write with clarity, warmth, and insight You’re self-motivated and enjoy working across multiple content formats You understand how to turn insights into engaging campaigns and narratives You keep a pulse on digital trends and are excited by data-driven creativity You’re collaborative and can work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and design You love Japanese food and beverage, especially tea As a Content Marketing Associate, you will: Create and publish engaging, high-quality content across digital channels, including email, social, and web Write monthly blog articles that support SEO, educate customers, and highlight tea culture Plan and produce short-form video content for social and web (e.g., Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc) while supporting long-form video creation and photoshoots Maintain and manage a content calendar for product launches, campaigns, promotions, giveaways, and seasonal moments Develop campaign ideas to grow community engagement and attract new audiences Send and optimize weekly email newsletters and email flows Monitor digital trends and conduct competitor research Collaborate with the team to ensure content aligns with our brand voice and goals Your Qualifications 1-2 years of experience in content marketing, copywriting, or digital storytelling Strong writing and editing skills with an understanding of SEO Familiarity with email platforms (such as Klaviyo) and scheduling tools Experience creating video content using mobile or desktop editing tools Highly organized with great attention to detail and superb communication Bonus: You love tea and have an appreciation for Japanese culture Our interview process typically includes 2-3 steps, including a brief assessment, all designed to make sure we're the right fit for you, and you're the right fit for us. We look forward to connecting with you! WHAT WE OFFER Monthly Tea Allowance: A monthly allowance to explore our collection at home, empowering you to become a true product expert and share your passion authentically. Generous Discount: A significant employee discount on all our teas and teaware. Direct Mentorship: Direct mentorship and collaboration with the company's founders. A Voice in the Company: A chance to make a real impact on a small, growing team where your ideas are heard. TEAM, CULTURE, VALUES Senbird has been based in Queens, NYC, since our start in 2018. We’re looking for creative, capable, and collaborative team members to join us and keep up our momentum. We’re a small, hands-on team of self-starters who care about doing things well and supporting one another. We appreciate people who are dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in where needed. It helps to be organized, communicative, and open to learning as we grow together. Most of all, we aim to keep things sustainable—for the business and ourselves—so we can all enjoy a healthy, balanced life. Job Types: Contract, Temp-to-hire Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Professional development assistance Work Location: In person