SEM Strategist

Amherst, NY (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end SEM program from keyword research and ad copy to launch, optimization, budgeting, and client reporting.

  • Lead keyword research and competitive analysis
  • Manage campaigns in Google AdWords and Microsoft Ad Center
  • Report performance to clients and optimize CPL/CPC

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops keyword lists and ad copy for search campaigns.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • A BA/BS Degree is preferred. Internships or entry experience in marketing or similar fields. Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • The incumbent/candidate must have a detailed work ethic, be highly motivated, well organized, and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individual customers, as well as all levels of employees.
  • Candidate must have solid time management and written/oral communication skills. Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and resources are required.

Benefits

  • Full Benefits & generous PTO.
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LocalEdge

LocalEdge, a Hearst Media Services Company, offers a full suite of online advertising products and services for any size business and budget across the country. The Hearst Corporation is one of the nation's largest diversified media companies. As a leader in local search and performance-based advertising, the number one goal of LocalEdge is to provide cost-effective leads to advertisers. Based in Buffalo, NY, LocalEdge connects buyers and sellers through its multi-media suite of digital and print products. The product suite includes: web design, SEM, SEO, video, social media marketing, online reputation management, print directories, email marketing and marketing automation for its advertisers.

Founded in 1968
Buffalo, New York, USA
482 employees (246 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
238 (49% of company)
Median Tenure
12.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.7%
Direct
54.8%
Referral
9%
Social
7.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~482
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SEM Strategist

LocalEdge · Amherst, NY · Remote