Marketing & communications specialist (remote)

Remote | Independent Contractor

Bring your communication expertise into a new professional environment. You’ve built a career around communicating ideas, understanding audiences and creating meaningful engagement. Perhaps you've managed campaigns, developed content, built brands, worked across digital channels or helped organisations communicate with their customers and communities. Those skills are highly transferable.

Popcorn Potential is seeking experienced Marketing & Communications professionals who are interested in applying their communication, networking and relationship-building capabilities within an independent professional environment. This is a remote contractor role suited to experienced professionals who value autonomy, flexibility and continued professional development.

About the Opportunity

This is not a traditional marketing or communications position. Rather than managing marketing campaigns on behalf of an employer, you will apply your existing professional capabilities in areas including communication, relationship development, digital engagement and professional networking. Working independently within established systems and processes, you will have the opportunity to develop additional skills while building professional relationships through digital channels.

Key Activities

Depending on your experience and interests, your activities may include:

• Developing and maintaining professional relationships through digital networking
• Communicating with individuals interested in professional and leadership development
• Facilitating conversations and sharing relevant information and resources
• Using platforms such as LinkedIn, Zoom and email for professional communication
• Building and expanding professional networks
• Participating in structured training and professional development
• Learning and implementing established systems and processes
• Managing your own schedule, priorities and professional activity

Your existing marketing experience can be particularly valuable in understanding audiences, communicating ideas clearly and building authentic professional connections.

About You

We're looking for established professionals who bring a strong foundation in marketing, communications or related disciplines. Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Marketing
• Communications
• Digital Marketing
• Content Marketing
• Brand Management
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Corporate Communications
• Business Development
• Customer or Community Engagement

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using digital communication and networking platforms
• Experience engaging audiences or building professional relationships
• Strong organisational and self-management skills
• The ability to work independently
• A willingness to learn new systems and approaches
• An interest in leadership, professional development and lifelong learning

What We Provide

Successful contractors have access to:

• Remote working arrangements
• Flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time)
• Structured onboarding
• Professional development and training
• Established systems, processes and resources
• Ongoing professional support and mentoring
• An international professional network

Contractor Structure & Compensation

This is an independent contractor engagement, rather than a salaried employment position. Compensation is performance-based and dependent on individual results. The independent structure may suit professionals looking to develop an additional income stream alongside existing commitments or those interested in building an independent professional pathway.

Who This Opportunity May Suit

This could be a strong fit for an experienced marketing or communications professional who:

• Wants greater control over how and where they work
• Enjoys communicating and connecting with people
• Is curious about applying their skills outside a traditional marketing department
• Values continuous learning and professional development
• Is comfortable working independently
• Is exploring a different direction for their professional experience

About Popcorn Potential

Popcorn Potential works with experienced professionals who want to explore new ways of applying their existing skills and experience. We focus on communication, relationship development, leadership, professional development and lifelong learning, supported by structured training, established systems and an international professional community. We believe a career doesn't have to remain confined to the role or industry in which your skills were originally developed. If you're an experienced Marketing or Communications professional and curious about where your existing skills could take you next, we invite you to apply.