Marketing & Content Specialist
About Hiker Trailers and Deer Creek Outdoor Gear
Hiker Trailers builds thoughtfully designed, hand built teardrop and compact camping trailers for people who want to get outside without overcomplicating the experience. We focus on practical design, honest craftsmanship, and trailers that are easy to own, easy to tow, and easy to use.
Deer Creek Outdoor Gear is our companion brand and online store, offering outdoor gear, accessories, and lifestyle products that align with the same values of quality, function, and simplicity. Together, these brands allow us to tell a broader story from the trailer you camp in to the gear you bring along.
We are a growing, hands on company where marketing is closely tied to real products, real customers, and real experiences. This role plays a direct part in shaping how our brands look, sound, and connect with people.
About the Role
Hiker Trailers is looking for a hands on Marketing and Content Specialist to join our team in Columbus, Indiana. This is an on site, execution focused role for a creative marketer who enjoys wearing multiple hats including content creation, video, design, social media, and brand storytelling.
This role is ideal for someone with three to six years of marketing or content experience who understands branding and marketing fundamentals but prefers doing the work rather than managing agencies or living in spreadsheets.
You will work closely with leadership to bring our brands to life through consistent visuals, engaging video, and compelling content across digital, retail, e commerce, and event channels.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Content and Copy
Create and manage content for social media, website pages, blog posts, and email newsletters
Write clear, engaging copy aligned with brand tone and voice
Assist with campaign concepts and creative ideas
Graphic Design
Create basic marketing graphics using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar
Design assets for social posts, email marketing, flyers, signage, and printed materials
Maintain consistent use of brand colors, fonts, and layouts
Video Production
Plan, shoot, and edit video content in house
Operate basic camera, lighting, and sound equipment
Edit content for social media, website, and marketing campaigns
Cut longer footage into short, engaging clips
Social Media Management
Manage day to day social media posting and scheduling
Maintain a consistent posting cadence across platforms
Monitor engagement and assist with responses when needed
Additional Areas of Support
Advertising Support
Assist with digital ad execution and optimization
Help implement ad creative, copy variations, and campaign ideas
Support ad strategy through content creation and performance feedback
Dealer and Remote Showroom Support
Create printed and digital marketing materials for remote showrooms and dealer partners
Support cross promotions and co branded materials
Ensure brand consistency across all dealer facing assets
Deer Creek Outdoor Gear E Commerce
Assist with product photography and visual assets
Support marketing campaigns, launches, and promotions
Help maintain consistent branding and presentation across the online store
Trade Shows and Events
Assist with trade show planning and preparation
Help manage booth graphics, signage, and marketing materials
Attend select trade shows as a brand representative supporting sales and customer engagement
Capture photo and video content at events for marketing use
What We Are Looking For
Required Experience and Skills
Three to six years of experience in marketing, content creation, or a related role
Experience with graphic design and content creation
Video shooting and editing experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Understanding of branding, tone, voice, and design principles
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Comfortable working on site and collaborating with a small team
Willingness to travel occasionally for trade shows or events
Nice to Have
Photography experience
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or Klaviyo
Familiarity with digital advertising platforms
Basic understanding of analytics and content performance
Experience with product based, outdoor, or lifestyle brands
What This Role Is and Is Not
This is a hands on, creative, execution focused role
This role offers variety, ownership, and room to grow
This role touches content, brand, retail, e commerce, and events
This is not a director or management role
This is not agency style client work
This is not a purely social media posting role
How to Apply and Work Samples
To help us better understand your experience and creative style, please include samples of past work with your application. This can include graphic design samples, video projects, writing samples, photography or product imagery, or links to portfolios, websites, or social channels you have managed.
Work may be professional, freelance, or personal projects. We are most interested in your range, creativity, and attention to detail rather than polished agency only work.
Optional but helpful includes brief notes on your role in each project and any experience supporting sales teams, dealers, or events.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary $62,000 to $74,000 based on experience
Full time, on site position in Columbus, Indiana
Opportunity to grow with well established and evolving brands
Creative freedom within clear brand guidelines
Pay: $62,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person