Position: Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Strategist Location: Mediassociates, Sandy Hook, CT
About Us: Mediassociates is a leading independent media planning, buying and analytics agency located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It leverages an approach called Precision Branding to guide brands in planning communication campaigns with a focus on predicting, measuring, and optimizing business outcomes. With the advertising landscape shifting almost daily, Mediassociates leads clients through the ongoing revolution in media and technology. Mediassociates has been named an Adweek Fastest Growing Agency and an AdAge Best Place to Work.
Position Overview: We're seeking an SEM Strategist with a passion for digital marketing to manage and optimize paid search, display, and YouTube campaigns. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with proven experience in campaign management and optimization, working under pressure, and staying up-to-date with SEM trends and best practices.
Key Responsibilities: - Campaign Optimization: Audit and optimize SEM campaigns for performance, ROI, and adherence to best practices.
- Competitive Research: Analyze industry trends and competitor performance to recommend actionable improvements.
- Ad Copy & Testing: Develop compelling ad copy and conduct A/B tests to increase CTR and conversions.
- Keyword Strategy: Manage keyword research, lists, and negative keywords to maximize campaign effectiveness.
- Reporting & Insights: Analyze campaign data to create insightful reports and presentations, providing strategic recommendations.
Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Expertise in Google/Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics, GA4, and other web analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of conversion tracking, UTM parameters, and campaign analytics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Google/Microsoft Certification preferred.
Why Mediassociates? Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous growth in the evolving digital marketing space.
Our office is located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While we maintain a highly flexible work culture for all, our local candidates are encouraged to use our updated office space in Sandy Hook, CT which allows you to take part in our office culture and team development that naturally occurs in office. In addition, if you need to take a break from work, there is a beautiful waterfall and serene stream just outside our front door. Candidates from outside the local area who are able to work during our core East Coast office hours, 8:30am-5:30pm ET, are encouraged to apply. Our team working remotely is invited to the office a minimum of two times per year for our Summer Party and again for the Holiday Party. Other team or client meetings may be scheduled at other times during the year.
Mediassociates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.