About lotus823
What is lotus823?
lotus823 is a family-owned, woman-owned integrated marketing communications agency. It "had humble beginnings... namely, the dining room table", where its founders developed "an integrated approach to marketing communications" in 2010. "Now a full-service agency, lotus823 combines modern marketing tactics such as public relations, influencer marketing, and digital marketing inclusive of social, content, email and Amazon marketing, to create fully integrated strategies." It counts "60+ industry awards", and its clients span categories including technology, housewares, pet, and health and beauty.
Its services run from public relations, media relations and media training to influencer marketing, social media, events and experiential, and content marketing. "We act as an extension of your team–bringing clarity, strategy, and heart to every partnership," it says, and its longest client partnership has lasted more than 13 years.
Where will I work?
From home, in the US, with occasional office days in New Jersey. "lotus823 is primarily a remote operation working in the US", with an office in Red Bank, New Jersey. In October 2026 it is hiring a social and paid media team lead ($50,000–$70,000), a remote role with "occasional in-office collaboration in Red Bank, NJ and periodic travel as needed" ("NJ based preferred, but not required"), and an account coordinator, a "primarily remote" role whose holder "Must be located in NJ".
What is the lotus823 team like?
"For more than 15 years, we've known that exceptional client relationships begin with an exceptional team," the agency says. "As a family-owned, woman-owned agency, we've built a workplace where collaboration, flexibility and continuous growth are part of our DNA." Average employee tenure is more than four years, and five or more for senior staff. Everyone is "eligible for commission", and the team gets together for "team events, seminars, volunteering and more".
Work-Life Balance
lotus823's summer Fridays mean "Every other Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day." It also offers unlimited PTO ("Balance is important! Take time to rest and recover"), a "Holiday Week" with "No work between Christmas and New Year's Day", "11 paid holidays and 6 holiday half days", and a "Vacation Bonus" for taking a vacation of three days or longer. "We aren't stuck on 9 to 5," its careers page says, though some roles may involve "after-hours client calls; flexibility in scheduling is supported to help maintain work-life balance".
Perks and Benefits
- Every other Friday off from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Unlimited PTO, plus a vacation bonus for trips of 3 days or more
- No work between Christmas and New Year's Day
- 11 paid holidays and 6 holiday half days
- 12 weeks of full-time parental leave, then up to 6 months part-time
- lotus823 pays 50% of medical, dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k)
- An annual home-office budget and a monthly phone and internet stipend
- A monthly wellness bonus
- Commission for every role, plus incentive bonuses and awards
- Customized development plans and volunteer PTO