Digital Strategy Specialist

Plans and strategically oversees the execution of paid search, display, streaming, and paid social media campaigns and liaisons directly with clients. In addition, works with the internal digital team and is responsible for proposal development, media plan creation, and to provide regular reporting and analysis of campaign performance with clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Digital Marketing Management
    • Oversee the execution of clients’ campaigns, ensuring goals are being met by working closely with platform specialists to continually optimize campaigns
    • Architect digital strategies and tactical plans driven by our clients’ marketing goals and objectives
    • Prepare strategic, multichannel media plans/budgets for existing and potential new clients
  • Reporting and Analysis
    • Deliver in-depth monthly and ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the clients using Google Analytics, Google Looker Studio, and platform reporting tools
    • Must be able to analyze data in aggregate, identify short-term and long-term trends, and make thoughtful recommendations accordingly
  • Client Interaction
    • Foster client-agency relationships through monthly strategy calls, acting as an expert partner for clients and advising on best practices
  • Internal Team Responsibilities
    • Keep up-to-date on digital landscape trends, emerging platforms, and industry news
    • Show thought leadership through contributions to team meetings, including bringing forward ideas around process improvements, strategic testing, and ways to increase client satisfaction/campaign success

Qualifications:

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multitask in a deadline-driven atmosphere
  • Clear oral and written communication skills, both internally and externally
  • Complete comfort to speak and present to clients regularly on campaign performance on Zoom
  • Experience with Asana or other project management software tools a plus
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, utilizing resources to work independently and troubleshoot arising issues before escalating to senior team members

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing/Advertising major or concentration preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience with digital media planning and/or execution of digital marketing campaigns
  • Experience analyzing and reporting on data trends with full understanding of digital marketing KPIs and success metrics
  • Experience using and analyzing data visualization tools such as Google Looker Studio and Google Analytics
  • Working knowledge of or direct experience with Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Display & Video 360 or other DSP required
  • Google Ads and/or Google Analytics certifications a plus

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  • Private health/dental/vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous holiday and PTO package
  • Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)
  • Half-day summer Fridays
  • Fun company events and laid-back culture
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Industry exposure and professional development
  • Growing company with a family feel
  • Entrepreneurial approach and spirit

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