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Select Digital Search Engine Marketing Strategist

Hearst Communications

Amherst, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
45k-50k
22 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Select Digital Search Engine Marketing Strategist Level II at LocalEdge is responsible for providing strategic SEM services for clients within a leading multi-media organization that specializes in web-based advertising for small to mid-size businesses. The role involves developing and managing digital marketing campaigns, leveraging proprietary technology, and maintaining strong vendor relationships with major search engines and social networks to help clients reach and engage consumers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops keyword lists and ad copy for search campaigns.
  • Set up Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and different tracking goals on customer sites to provide in-depth analysis and align with customer goals.
  • Builds and launches SEM campaigns within Google Adwords and Microsoft Ad Center.
  • Creates new paid search campaigns utilizing various internal Web-based systems.
  • Analyzes the effectiveness of landing pages used in search engine marketing campaigns.
  • Performs quality assurance prior to launching campaigns to ensure accuracy of campaigns.
  • Makes campaign, ad copy and keyword optimization changes based on analyzing key performance indicators such as CPC, CPL, and CTC.
  • Provides monthly updates to clients regarding performance of SEM campaigns and communicates regularly with clients to discuss metrics and trends.
  • Performs campaign budget stewardship to ensure campaigns are managed efficiently and target CPLs are achieved.
  • Performs in-depth keyword research and strategic analysis.
  • Performs competitive keyword and strategic analysis.
  • Implements lead tracking systems.
  • Monitors and implements new and emerging trends in SEM.
  • Recommends changes in methods to increase traffic to websites.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years SEM campaign management experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • High-level knowledge of SEM, Analytics, and Tag Manager.
  • Detailed work ethic, highly motivated, and well organized.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of customers and all levels of employees.
  • Solid time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A BA/BS Degree is preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Adwords.
  • Experience with Microsoft Ad Center.
  • Experience in strategic analysis and campaign optimization.

Qualifications

  • A BA/BS Degree (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $45,000-$50,000 (in New York State).

Working at Hearst Communications

LocalEdge is a leading multi-media organization focused on innovation in digital marketing, emphasizing strong vendor relationships, proprietary technology development, and a client-focused approach to help small and mid-size businesses succeed in web-based advertising.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 2, 2025
Job CategoryPaid Search
Salary45k-50k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceMid Level

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About Hearst Communications

Website

hearst.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Amherst, NY

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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