I am an independent romance author seeking an experienced freelance social media manager and short-form video editor to support the growing Francesca Frost author brand and my novel, The Crypto King’s Muse. The brand is sophisticated, cinematic, emotionally charged, romantic, and visually cohesive—combining themes of luxury, fashion, cryptocurrency, danger, desire, grief, transformation, and unforgettable love. This will begin as a one-month hourly trial, with the potential to become an ongoing part-time position. Independent freelancers only, please—no agencies. The Role The position has three primary components: 1. Weekly Social Media Management Prepare and publish approximately three posts per week, primarily on Instagram and TikTok. I create the concepts, imagery, captions, and much of the core content. You will be responsible for turning those materials into polished, platform-ready posts, including: Editing and formatting Reels, carousels, and short-form videos Adding specific or approved music and audio clips Creating transitions, pacing, text overlays, and platform-appropriate variations Scheduling and publishing content Adapting posts appropriately for Instagram and TikTok rather than simply duplicating them Maintaining a consistent visual identity, voice, and emotional tone 2. Audiobook Release Campaign Help plan and execute a coordinated social media campaign for the upcoming audiobook release of The Crypto King’s Muse. The campaign will include: Audiobook announcement and launch buildup Narrator reveals Character-focused teasers Strategically selected audiobook excerpts Release countdown and launch content Post-release content that continues to showcase the narrators, chemistry, themes, and world of the novel I am looking for someone who can help shape these assets into a cohesive campaign—not simply post isolated promotional clips. 3. Book Trailer Content Strategy Professionally produced video book trailers are also planned. You will help determine how to use them effectively across social media by creating and scheduling: Full trailer releases Shortened edits and teaser clips Character- or theme-specific excerpts Stills, text-led posts, and carousel content derived from the trailers A rollout strategy that extends the life of each trailer without becoming repetitive Ideal Experience and Skills Demonstrated experience managing Instagram and TikTok accounts Strong short-form video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, or similar tools Experience editing music, spoken-word audio, captions, and text overlays An excellent eye for pacing, typography, visual storytelling, and brand consistency Ability to follow an established creative direction without imposing generic templates or trends that do not suit the brand Knowledge of platform-native audio, music use, hashtags, scheduling, and current best practices Organized, dependable, communicative, and comfortable working through an approval process Experience with authors, books, audiobooks, entertainment, romance, fashion, or luxury brands is strongly preferred Initial Trial Deliverables During the one-month trial, I anticipate: Approximately three completed and published posts per week A simple monthly content calendar An initial audiobook campaign outline Recommendations for repurposing book trailer content A brief weekly performance summary with practical recommendations Consistent communication and reliable turnaround times To Apply Please include: Links to three relevant examples of social media content you personally edited or managed, including at least one Reel or TikTok. A brief explanation of your role in creating each example. Your initial ideas for building anticipation around an audiobook narrator reveal. The software you use, your time zone, current availability, hourly rate, and estimated weekly hours for this scope. Please also confirm that you are applying as an individual freelancer and not through an agency. Links to my Instagram, TikTok, and author website: https://www.instagram.com/francescafrostauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@francescafrostauthor https://francescafrost.com/

Project Overview We are an early-stage enterprise software company focused on cross-domain IT orchestration. We are looking for an experienced former VMware employee, VMware partner professional, or independent consultant who has worked directly with customers using: VMware Aria Automation vRealize Automation vRealize Orchestrator vRealize Operations / Aria Operations VMware Cloud Foundation or related cloud-management products This is not a generic lead-generation, list-building, or high-volume cold-outreach project. We need someone who understands the VMware customer ecosystem, can help us refine our market approach, and has credible professional relationships with infrastructure, cloud, platform-engineering, and IT-operations leaders. The ideal consultant can facilitate a small number of thoughtful, qualified introductions to organizations experiencing challenges such as: Long VMware automation implementation cycles Manual configuration and workflow errors Difficult cross-team troubleshooting Workflow sprawl and maintenance burden Limited orchestration across infrastructure, networking, security, cloud, and applications High VMware automation acquisition or renewal costs Infrastructure automation modernization or migration initiatives Scope of Work During an initial 30- to 45-day pilot, the consultant will: Review Orchestral.ai’s positioning and target use cases. Provide candid feedback on which VMware customer problems create genuine buying urgency. Help identify the correct technical and economic buyers. Identify a limited number of accounts where the consultant has legitimate, current relationships. Facilitate approximately three to five qualified, attended introductions. Participate in initial conversations when helpful. Share nonconfidential market feedback, buying objections, and recommendations. What Qualifies as an Introduction A qualified introduction is an attended conversation with a relevant leader who: Currently uses or recently used VMware Aria, vRealize, vROps, or related products Has responsibility for infrastructure, automation, cloud, platform engineering, architecture, or IT operations Acknowledges a relevant operational, cost, modernization, or orchestration challenge Is willing to discuss one workflow or use case Providing a contact name, customer list, LinkedIn connection, or unqualified meeting does not constitute a qualified introduction. Ideal Background We are especially interested in candidates with prior experience as a: VMware enterprise or strategic account executive VMware Aria/vRealize solution engineer Technical account manager Customer success manager Professional-services consultant VMware channel or alliance manager Seller or architect at a VMware-focused VAR, GSI, MSP, or consulting partner Independent VMware cloud-management or automation consultant Strong candidates will have: Direct customer-facing experience with VMware automation products Current professional relationships with enterprise IT leaders A strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure buying processes Experience in financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, or other large-enterprise sectors The credibility to make introductions without overstating the opportunity Important Requirements Do not provide confidential VMware or customer information. Do not share private customer lists, pricing, contracts, or proprietary account data. All introductions must be based on legitimate professional relationships. Applicants should confirm that the engagement does not violate any confidentiality, nonsolicitation, or former-employer obligations. Generic cold-email agencies, appointment setters, and list vendors are not a fit for this project. Pilot Structure We expect to begin with a short pilot that may include: A fixed project or advisory fee Milestones tied to qualified, attended conversations The potential for a longer-term advisory, referral, or business-development relationship if the pilot is successful Compensation will be agreed upon before the project begins and structured through Upwork. Please Answer These Questions Which VMware products did you sell, support, implement, or advise customers on? What was your role, and how long did you work in the VMware ecosystem? Which customer titles and departments did you work with most frequently? In which industries and geographic markets do you retain active relationships? Are you comfortable facilitating introductions to current or former Aria/vRealize customers when there is a relevant use case? How would you define a qualified customer introduction? Please describe one example—without sharing confidential information—of an enterprise VMware automation challenge you encountered. What would you need to understand about us before making an introduction? Please begin your proposal with the phrase “VMware ecosystem” so we know you have reviewed the full description.

Meta Ads Creative Strategist — Ecommerce No agencies. Individual freelancers only. Must be fluent in English and available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours. We are looking for a very experienced Meta Ads Creative Strategist to help us develop, test and iterate more high-performing creative—faster. We already have an expert Meta media buyer and a substantial library of tested ads. This role will focus on diving deeply into performance data, identifying new creative opportunities and developing fresh approaches that can improve sales and lower customer acquisition costs. Responsibilities Develop new Meta ad concepts, angles and testing opportunities - Analyze existing creative performance and identify actionable insights - Recommend new audiences, messages, offers and customer pain points and insights to test - Write compelling ad copy, video scripts and creative briefs - Help align landing-page copy and structure with the ads -Collaborate with our Meta buyer, video editors, designer and internal team -Balance strong creative thinking with measurable performance goals - Assist with landing page direction/content (e.g., copy) where needed Our average order value is over $200 for premium live lobster delivered from dock to door. Commitment Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with the potential to expand. Ideal Experience Proven success with ecommerce Meta advertising Strong understanding of direct-response creative and conversion strategy Experience improving sales, ROAS and acquisition costs through creative testing Premium food, luxury goods or high-AOV ecommerce experience is a major plus To Apply. Please provide: - Three ecommerce businesses where you helped drive significant sales growth and lower acquisition costs through creative strategy - The company names and specific examples of ads, concepts or campaigns you led - A brief explanation of your role and the measurable results achieved

We’re looking for an experienced freelance/part-time PPC Specialist to manage and optimize our paid advertising across Amazon and Google Ads for a growing premium hair-care brand. This is a focused, hands-on role. We currently have one primary product, so we are not looking for a large agency or full-scale advertising team. We’re looking for an experienced individual who can take ownership of our campaigns, optimize performance, identify opportunities, and help us make smarter decisions with our advertising budget. Important Amazon Context Our Amazon presence is currently very streamlined: • We currently sell one primary product / ASIN • We are not currently enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry • The specialist must understand which Amazon advertising and optimization tools are available to non-Brand-Registered sellers and be comfortable working within those limitations • Experience successfully advertising a single-product or small-catalog Amazon business is highly preferred Responsibilities Amazon PPC • Audit our existing Amazon advertising account and campaign structure • Manage and optimize Sponsored Products campaigns • Conduct keyword, competitor, and search-term research • Build and refine campaign structures for discovery and conversion • Monitor bids, budgets, placements, CPC, CTR, conversion rate, ACOS, TACOS, and ROAS • Identify and eliminate wasted ad spend through negative keywords and search-term optimization • Recommend opportunities to improve organic ranking and paid performance • Work within the advertising capabilities available to a seller without Brand Registry • Provide clear recommendations regarding budget allocation and scaling Google Ads • Audit and manage our existing Google Ads account • Manage Google Search, Shopping, and/or Performance Max campaigns where appropriate • Conduct keyword and search-term optimization • Optimize bidding, targeting, audiences, creative assets, and budget allocation • Review Google Merchant Center setup and product feed performance where applicable • Ensure conversion tracking and attribution are functioning correctly • Continuously optimize toward profitable customer acquisition and ROAS What We're Looking For • Proven experience managing both Amazon PPC and Google Ads for e-commerce brands • Strong knowledge of Amazon Sponsored Products • Experience working with Amazon sellers without Brand Registry • Experience managing small catalogs or single-product businesses • Strong understanding of ACOS, TACOS, ROAS, CPC, CTR, CVR, CPA, and other performance metrics • Google Ads and Google Merchant Center experience • Analytical and proactive approach to campaign optimization • Ability to clearly explain what is working, what isn't, and what should change • Comfortable working independently with a small team Experience with beauty, hair care, wellness, or premium consumer products is a plus. Engagement & Compensation Type: Freelance / Part-Time Hours: Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start Location: Remote Compensation: $55–$95/hour, based on experience and demonstrated expertise Commitment: Ongoing, based on performance When Applying Please include: Your experience managing Amazon PPC and Google Ads Examples of e-commerce accounts you have managed and measurable results you achieved Experience working with Amazon sellers that were not Brand Registered Whether you have managed a single-product or very small Amazon catalog Your typical approach to improving ACOS/ROAS when taking over an existing account Your weekly availability We are specifically looking for someone who will personally manage and optimize the accounts, rather than outsourcing the day-to-day work to another team member.

TikTok & Instagram Reels | September 1–November 6, 2026 About VoteMate VoteMate is a free, nonpartisan AI ballot assistant that helps people understand everything and everyone on their ballot—without ever telling them how to vote. More than 40,000 people have already used VoteMate, and we’re preparing to reach many more voters during the 2026 election season. We’re a small, mission-driven nonprofit that works more like an AI startup: fast-moving, creative, human-first, and open to trying new things. Learn more at votemateus.org. The Opportunity We’re looking for a creative social media manager to take the lead on VoteMate’s TikTok and Instagram Reels from September 1 through November 6. You’ll have a lot of freedom to experiment, follow trends, and develop a personality for our channels. We don’t want content that feels overly polished, institutional, or like a traditional nonprofit. We want VoteMate to feel useful, relatable, current, and genuinely fun to follow. This is a part-time, short-term project with a modest stipend, so we’ll work together to set a realistic posting schedule and scope. It could be a great fit for an emerging social media manager or creator who wants meaningful ownership, strong portfolio material, and the chance to help build something that supports voters nationwide. What You’ll Do Develop creative ideas for VoteMate’s TikTok and Instagram Reels Create, edit, and publish short-form videos Adapt relevant trends, sounds, memes, and formats for VoteMate Write captions and simple calls to action Help establish a recognizable voice and personality for our social channels Pay attention to what performs and build on it Work with our team to make sure election-related content is accurate and nonpartisan We’ll provide brand materials, access to the product, background information, ideas, and quick feedback. You’ll have room to run with the creative direction and tell us what you think will work. You Might Be a Great Fit If You Understand what makes people stop scrolling on TikTok and Instagram Enjoy coming up with creative, timely, and culturally relevant ideas Can film and edit engaging short-form videos Are comfortable working independently Care about helping people access clear, trustworthy voting information Want the opportunity to shape a social presence—not simply follow a rigid content calendar You do not need years of agency experience or a huge client portfolio. Strong creative instincts, reliability, and genuine enthusiasm for the mission matter most. Being comfortable appearing on camera is helpful, but not required. Compensation and Timing This is a stipend-based independent contractor project running from September 1 through November 6, 2026. We are a small nonprofit with a limited budget, and we want to be transparent about that upfront. We’ll agree on a reasonable scope and posting cadence based on the stipend. How to Apply Please send us: A short note about yourself and why VoteMate interests you A few examples of TikToks, Reels, or other short-form content you’ve created Your availability between September 1 and November 6 Your stipend expectations, if applicable Bonus: Tell us one TikTok or Reel idea you would be excited to try for VoteMate. We’re much more interested in your creativity and point of view than a formal proposal.

Help Expand Affordable Healthcare Access Through Earned Media ProviderNow is a healthcare access platform on a mission to make healthcare radically more affordable, transparent, and accessible for all of us. Through a nationwide network of licensed U.S. providers and its AI powered healthcare concierge, Pauli, ProviderNow enables consumers to access everyday healthcare services through a simple digital experience with transparent cash pay pricing and no insurance requirement. The platform also enables employers, brokers, PEOs, staffing firms, health plans, nonprofits, associations, and other organizations to expand affordable healthcare access without the complexity of traditional healthcare implementations. We're looking for a highly organized Public Relations & Media Relations Associate to operationalize our earned media strategy and help build ProviderNow's credibility among healthcare leaders, employers, benefits professionals, and strategic partners. This is not a traditional publicity role. Every media placement should ultimately help create partnership opportunities, strengthen executive credibility, and support business development. About the Role ProviderNow has already developed its public relations strategy. Your role is to execute it. You'll research reporters, organize media opportunities, manage media assets, coordinate outreach, track follow ups, monitor healthcare news, and ensure every meaningful media placement is converted into a valuable commercial asset for our partnership team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining research, writing, organization, relationship management, and project coordination in a fast paced startup environment. What You'll Do Media Research & Database Management Build and maintain ProviderNow's media database. Research reporters, editors, podcast hosts, contributors, and producers. Identify relevant healthcare, benefits, business, technology, workforce, and entrepreneurship publications. Track reporter beats, recent coverage, contact information, preferences, and outreach history. Continuously expand and improve our media target lists. Media Asset Management Organize and maintain ProviderNow's press kit. Package approved media assets for reporters and warm introductions. Maintain founder biographies, company descriptions, logos, headshots, fact sheets, approved statistics, FAQs, and prior media coverage. Ensure all public relations materials remain organized, current, and easily accessible. Media Outreach Support Coordinate approved outreach to reporters, editors, podcasts, and publications. Support personalized pitching efforts using approved messaging. Coordinate byline article submissions. Coordinate podcast outreach and scheduling. Respond promptly to requests for approved media assets. Track follow ups and maintain consistent communication with media contacts. Rapid Response & Opportunity Monitoring Monitor healthcare, benefits, employer, workforce, and healthcare technology news. Identify opportunities for ProviderNow to provide timely expert commentary. Prepare background research for rapid response opportunities. Coordinate approved responses with internal leadership. Partnership Enablement Organize earned media assets for partnership outreach. Help package media placements for prospective partners, investors, and strategic discussions. Identify opportunities to reconnect with warm prospects using relevant media coverage. Coordinate closely with the CEO to ensure public relations activities directly support business development. Reporting & Operations Maintain detailed tracking of outreach activities, responses, interviews, placements, and follow ups. Prepare weekly progress reports. Track key performance metrics including: Personalized pitches sent Response rates Interviews secured Articles published Podcasts completed Media placements Commercial opportunities supported Recommend improvements to media operations and workflow efficiency. What We're Looking For 2 to 5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, journalism, agency account management, or related fields. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong research capabilities. Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Professional, polished communication style. Experience maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and project trackers. Familiarity with healthcare, healthcare technology, benefits, HR, or B2B communications is a plus. Experience using media databases such as Muck Rack, Cision, or similar platforms is a plus. Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve research, organization, and productivity. What Success Looks Like During your first 90 days, you'll help build the operational foundation for ProviderNow's earned media program by: Building and maintaining a comprehensive media database. Organizing ProviderNow's press materials and media assets. Supporting personalized outreach to priority media targets. Coordinating byline and podcast submissions. Tracking every outreach effort and follow up. Identifying rapid response opportunities. Helping convert earned media into meaningful partnership opportunities. Why Join ProviderNow? Healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive, complicated, and inaccessible for millions of Americans. We're building a different model. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with ProviderNow's CEO while helping establish the company's reputation among healthcare leaders, employers, investors, and strategic partners. Your work will help shape how ProviderNow is introduced to the market and directly support partnerships that expand affordable healthcare access across the country. If you enjoy building systems, staying organized, developing media relationships, and executing with precision, we'd love to hear from you.

Help Expand Affordable Healthcare Access Through Earned Media ProviderNow is a healthcare access platform on a mission to make healthcare radically more affordable, transparent, and accessible for all of us. Through a nationwide network of licensed U.S. providers and its AI powered healthcare concierge, Pauli, ProviderNow enables consumers to access everyday healthcare services through a simple digital experience with transparent cash pay pricing and no insurance requirement. The platform also enables employers, brokers, PEOs, staffing firms, health plans, nonprofits, associations, and other organizations to expand affordable healthcare access without the complexity of traditional healthcare implementations. We're looking for a highly organized Public Relations & Media Relations Associate to operationalize our earned media strategy and help build ProviderNow's credibility among healthcare leaders, employers, benefits professionals, and strategic partners. This is not a traditional publicity role. Every media placement should ultimately help create partnership opportunities, strengthen executive credibility, and support business development. About the Role ProviderNow has already developed its public relations strategy. Your role is to execute it. You'll research reporters, organize media opportunities, manage media assets, coordinate outreach, track follow ups, monitor healthcare news, and ensure every meaningful media placement is converted into a valuable commercial asset for our partnership team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining research, writing, organization, relationship management, and project coordination in a fast paced startup environment. What You'll Do Media Research & Database Management Build and maintain ProviderNow's media database. Research reporters, editors, podcast hosts, contributors, and producers. Identify relevant healthcare, benefits, business, technology, workforce, and entrepreneurship publications. Track reporter beats, recent coverage, contact information, preferences, and outreach history. Continuously expand and improve our media target lists. Media Asset Management Organize and maintain ProviderNow's press kit. Package approved media assets for reporters and warm introductions. Maintain founder biographies, company descriptions, logos, headshots, fact sheets, approved statistics, FAQs, and prior media coverage. Ensure all public relations materials remain organized, current, and easily accessible. Media Outreach Support Coordinate approved outreach to reporters, editors, podcasts, and publications. Support personalized pitching efforts using approved messaging. Coordinate byline article submissions. Coordinate podcast outreach and scheduling. Respond promptly to requests for approved media assets. Track follow ups and maintain consistent communication with media contacts. Rapid Response & Opportunity Monitoring Monitor healthcare, benefits, employer, workforce, and healthcare technology news. Identify opportunities for ProviderNow to provide timely expert commentary. Prepare background research for rapid response opportunities. Coordinate approved responses with internal leadership. Partnership Enablement Organize earned media assets for partnership outreach. Help package media placements for prospective partners, investors, and strategic discussions. Identify opportunities to reconnect with warm prospects using relevant media coverage. Coordinate closely with the CEO to ensure public relations activities directly support business development. Reporting & Operations Maintain detailed tracking of outreach activities, responses, interviews, placements, and follow ups. Prepare weekly progress reports. Track key performance metrics including: Personalized pitches sent Response rates Interviews secured Articles published Podcasts completed Media placements Commercial opportunities supported Recommend improvements to media operations and workflow efficiency. What We're Looking For 2 to 5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, journalism, agency account management, or related fields. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong research capabilities. Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Professional, polished communication style. Experience maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and project trackers. Familiarity with healthcare, healthcare technology, benefits, HR, or B2B communications is a plus. Experience using media databases such as Muck Rack, Cision, or similar platforms is a plus. Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve research, organization, and productivity. What Success Looks Like During your first 90 days, you'll help build the operational foundation for ProviderNow's earned media program by: Building and maintaining a comprehensive media database. Organizing ProviderNow's press materials and media assets. Supporting personalized outreach to priority media targets. Coordinating byline and podcast submissions. Tracking every outreach effort and follow up. Identifying rapid response opportunities. Helping convert earned media into meaningful partnership opportunities. Why Join ProviderNow? Healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive, complicated, and inaccessible for millions of Americans. We're building a different model. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with ProviderNow's CEO while helping establish the company's reputation among healthcare leaders, employers, investors, and strategic partners. Your work will help shape how ProviderNow is introduced to the market and directly support partnerships that expand affordable healthcare access across the country. If you enjoy building systems, staying organized, developing media relationships, and executing with precision, we'd love to hear from you.

Penrose is seeking a highly experienced Senior Growth Consultant specializing in Google Ads and SEO for residential and commercial service businesses. This is a senior, strategy-first role: you will oversee growth strategy, diagnose higher-level performance issues, and direct Penrose team members on execution. For the right person, the engagement is designed to convert into a full-time leadership position. The role demands tremendous sector-specific expertise—someone who has managed large-scale budgets in residential and commercial services and knows the space cold. A candid note on the bar: Our clients are private equity firms and independent sponsors, and this role interacts with them directly. You'll be expected to defend strategy to investors, speak in revenue and EBITDA rather than clicks and impressions, and hold your own in rooms with former Bain and Morgan Stanley operators. We say this respectfully: this is not a role for campaign managers or channel specialists looking to level up. It's for proven senior operators who already perform at this level and want a platform that matches their ambition. If that's you, we'd love to talk. About Penrose Penrose is a next-generation consulting firm rapidly becoming the go-to growth partner for private equity firms and independent sponsors investing in residential and commercial services. Clients hire us to oversee multiple levers of growth—strategy, operations, and execution—making us a true growth and operational partner, not just another agency. The results speak for themselves: over $80MM in additional revenue generated for clients, directly contributing to several portfolio companies going up for sale. Penrose is led by Morgan Stanley, Bain & Company, and Bain Capital alumni and operates with the rigor PE investors expect. With strong demand and a robust pipeline, we're looking for exceptional talent ready to grow with us. The Role 1. Own growth strategy for client accounts—set direction, priorities, and standards rather than day-to-day execution. 2. Diagnose higher-level issues: perform root-cause analyses on underperforming campaigns and design corrective strategies. 3. Direct and mentor Penrose team members, establishing workflows and accountability so execution matches your strategic vision. 4. Strategize and optimize high-budget campaigns ($30K+/month) across Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn with a focus on ROI. 5. Apply advanced on-page and off-page SEO expertise; guide GoHighLevel automations and tech integrations. 6. Ensure campaign maintenance disciplines are in place (bid adjustments, negative keywords, creative refreshes, A/B testing). 7. Develop sector-specific strategies for home services (HVAC, GC, plumbing, etc.) and high-value e-commerce. 8. Monitor the full funnel—not just on-platform metrics—including offline conversion tracking, call/lead tracking, and downstream automations, so reported performance reflects real revenue. Hiring process: As an initial test, you will audit a live Google Ads account and its full funnel—including dashboards, automations and conversion tracking. An offer will be extended based on the quality of that audit. Path to full-time: Consultants who demonstrate quality and strategic impact will be invited to join Penrose full-time in a senior leadership capacity. Qualifications 1. Tremendous sector-specific expertise in residential/commercial services and/or luxury/high-ticket e-commerce. 2. 5+ years hands-on in paid advertising with a proven track record managing $30K+/month budgets. 3. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and correct underperforming campaigns through deep analysis. 4. Experience monitoring the full funnel—offline conversions, tracking infrastructure, and automations—not just on-platform performance. 5. Strong leadership skills with experience directing teams; detail-oriented and process-driven. Comfortable with Asana, ClickUp, or similar; a self-starter who works independently and proactively improves processes. Additional Details Hours: 10–20 hours/month initially; available during U.S. business hours. Ability to increase to full-time based on skill-level Location: Remote (must demonstrate accountability and timely delivery). Growth path: Full-time senior role for strong performers, with significant advancement and salary growth.

I am the founder of Director’s Desk, an early-stage web platform designed for K–12 music and performing-arts programs. The platform helps directors manage communications, rosters, payments, forms, practice logs, student skill progression, parent access, and other program operations in one system. The application is already functional and being tested with multiple school organizations. It was developed using React, TypeScript, Supabase, and an AI-assisted development workflow. I am not looking for someone to rebuild the application from scratch. I am looking for a practical UI/UX designer who can review the current product, identify the highest-impact usability and visual-design issues, and establish a cleaner, more consistent design direction. I also need help planning and designing the public-facing website for mydirectorsdesk.com. This is an early-stage, budget-conscious project. I value thoughtful, realistic recommendations over elaborate agency-style presentations. Initial project scope The first phase should include: Review the existing application through a fictional demo organization. Evaluate the experience from the perspectives of directors, parents, and students. Identify confusing navigation, inconsistent layouts, unclear terminology, accessibility concerns, mobile/responsive problems, and areas where the interface feels cluttered. Produce a prioritized written audit separating: Critical usability problems Quick improvements Longer-term design recommendations Redesign three to five representative screens in Figma to demonstrate the recommended direction. Establish basic reusable design guidance for: Typography Colors Buttons and forms Cards and tables Navigation Spacing Empty, loading, and error states Recommend the structure and content hierarchy for the public Director’s Desk website. Create a Figma design for the website homepage or primary landing page. The public website should communicate what Director’s Desk does, who it serves, its major benefits, and how interested directors or schools can request a demonstration. It should feel trustworthy, modern, welcoming, and appropriate for educators and school districts—not like a generic technology startup. Possible second phase If the first phase goes well, I may hire the same freelancer to: Design additional application screens Create additional website pages Build the responsive public website Help refine the product’s visual design system Review changes after they have been implemented The second phase would be scoped and priced separately. Important constraints The initial review will use fictional demonstration data, not identifiable student records. Please do not propose rebuilding the platform in another framework. Recommendations should work with the existing React application. I am looking for improvements that can be implemented incrementally. No production access or changes will be provided during the initial audit. All Figma source files and completed design assets must be transferred to me. Please do not make unsupported compliance or security claims in website copy. Ideal candidate You may be a good fit if you have experience with: SaaS dashboards or administrative platforms Education technology Complex applications with multiple user roles Responsive web and mobile design Figma and reusable component systems Simplifying cluttered or feature-heavy interfaces Designing conversion-focused marketing websites Working collaboratively with nontechnical founders Experience with React or Tailwind CSS is helpful but not required for the first phase. Budget and timeline For the initial audit and design-direction phase, my target budget is $300–$500 fixed price. Please explain exactly what you can deliver within that range. I am open to adjusting the number of redesigned screens to keep the scope realistic. My preferred timeline is approximately one to two weeks. When applying Please include: Two or three relevant examples of SaaS dashboards, education platforms, or complex web applications you have designed. One example showing how you improved an existing product rather than designing a new product from scratch. A brief description of what you would examine first when reviewing Director’s Desk. The specific deliverables you would provide for the proposed budget. Whether you can also build the public website after the design is approved. Your estimated timeline. Please begin your proposal with the words “Director workflow” so I know you read the entire posting.

Established NYC education company (17 years, featured in national press) selling books via Shopify seeks a paid media specialist to build and manage Meta and Google campaigns, September through January. Our buyers are NYC parents of children ages 2-6, heavily active on Facebook and Instagram. Meta scope (co-primary): build custom audiences from our substantial customer email list, create NYC-metro lookalikes, geo/parent-targeted prospecting, and retargeting of site visitors — creative assets and a strong seasonal news hook provided. Google scope (co-primary): high-intent search campaigns for our test-prep and admissions books, including competitor/conquest keyword campaigns targeting searches for older legacy titles in our category, plus branded search. You must set up and verify conversion tracking (Shopify, GA4, Meta pixel/CAPI, Google Ads) before any spend. Monthly budget starts at $1,000-1,500 with room to scale on demonstrated ROAS. Requirements: you personally manage the accounts (no teams/agencies), campaigns run in OUR Meta Business Manager and Google Ads accounts with partner access only, and you can show at least one Shopify or e-commerce account you've managed with actual ROAS results. We measure success only by tracked conversions and ROAS, never impressions, reach, or engagement. Screening questions: (1) How would you structure and size a lookalike audience from a 10,000+ customer list for a NYC-metro product? (2) In 3-4 sentences, how would you run a conquest search campaign targeting a competing book title, including the trademark rules that apply?