What does a Digital Marketing Specialist do?

Digital marketing managers are responsible for the overall digital marketing strategy of a company. They run the day-to-day management of projects and ensure that they are completed successfully. Digital marketing managers manage social media campaigns, content calendars, maintain the company's content, among many other tasks. They also will measure the effectiveness of various marketing campaigns.

Digital marketing managers should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar marketing role. They should also have a bachelor's degree in marketing or business. Certifications in Google Adwords and other social media certifications are preferred but not required. Digital marketing managers should be experts in all things that involve the digital presence of a company from social media to e-commerce. They must have the ability to juggle multiple projects and stay on top of all of them. Digital marketing managers should also have photo and video editing skills in order to edit content.

What responsibilities are common for Digital Marketing Specialist jobs?
  • Manage the content that the business posts to social media
  • Develop strategies that drive customers to the website
  • Improve the design, UX, traffic, and content of the website
  • Create paid campaigns on social media platforms
  • Maintain consistent brand messaging throughout all platforms
  • Create email blast campaigns to target key customers
  • Use advanced metrics to measure the success of a marketing campaign
  • Keep up to date on the latest social media trends
What are the typical qualifications for Digital Marketing Specialist jobs?
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or business
  • Great problem solving skills
  • Proficient in photo and video editing software such as Adobe
  • Deep knowledge of web design principles
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Ability to identify long term trends in data
  • Great communication skills
  • Experience working with a content management system
  • Strong project management skills
EducationBachelor's Degree
Work/Life Balance
3.9 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.9 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years

How much does a Digital Marketing Specialist make near United States?

Confident
$63,366 /yr
Total Pay
$59,595
 /yr

Base Pay

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$3,771
 /yr

Additional Pay

$63,366

 / yr
$42K$97K
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Digital Marketing Specialist Career Path

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
34%
2 - 4
58%
5 - 7
4%
8+
4%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

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“This is not paid internship but I am still satisfied with the skill and great value training.”

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“The best part of the company is the talented and fun people that you get to work with each day.”

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“If you can do this successfully which people have done you’ll do great and you’ll make great money.”

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Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Digital Marketing Specialist

When working as a Digital Marketing Specialist, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Google Analytics, AdWords, Written Communication, HTML AND CSS, and Optimization.

The most similar professions to Digital Marketing Specialist are:
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Account Manager

The most common qualifications to become a Digital Marketing Specialist include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 years of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.

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