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Oversee SEO and SEM campaign execution
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Oversee SEO and SEM campaign execution+
Produce a campaign brief that ties SEO keywords to our product pages, list target queries, landing pages, and paid search bids, then send to Priya in content and Leo in design to implement by next Monday.
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Collaborate with content, design, and product teams+
Set up a collaboration plan that names deliverables, timelines, and single owners: content drafts to Priya, design comps to Leo, product notes to Maya, with weekly check-ins and a shared decision log starting this Friday.
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Manage social media marketing initiatives+
Plan and calendar four weeks of social posts aligned to the product launch, draft copy and creative briefs for each channel, map paid boosters for two priority posts, then schedule, monitor engagement daily and send a performance summary to the social lead every Friday.
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Create content strategies for digital media.+
Create a three-month content plan that targets buyer-stage topics, assign formats and channels for each asset, set KPIs for traffic and leads, brief writers and designers with audience personas, and deliver the editorial calendar to the content director by next Wednesday.
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Stay updated on digital advertising trends and tools+
Compile a weekly briefing on digital advertising trends affecting mid-market B2B SaaS—note new ad formats, bidding models, three emerging tools, estimated impact on our channels, and recommend one test to run next month.
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N Purchase or negotiate placement of listings in local search engines, directories, or digital mapping technologies.+
Negotiate and secure local search and map placements for our three New York offices: obtain current listing options, costs, and placement dates from directory reps, confirm citation consistency, and finalize contracts for the best two by Wednesday.
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Implement online customer service processes to ensure positive and consistent user experiences.+
Design and document an online customer service flow that guarantees response SLAs, channel handoffs between chat and email, escalation rules, and satisfaction follow-up; produce scripts and an implementation timeline for launch in six weeks.
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Identify methods for interfacing Web application technologies with enterprise resource planning or other system software.+
Draft online transaction and data security policy language that covers payment handling, user authentication, cookie consent, and vendor PCI expectations, then circulate to legal and IT for review with a summary of business risks.
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What the work runs on

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8 tasksGoogle Analyticsidentify high-value search queries and landing page performance for SEO/SEM planning
6 tasksHubSpottrack tasks, deadlines, and content publishing workflows across marketing and product teams
3 tasksFacebookschedules posts, boosts priority content and tracks engagement across social channels
3 tasksElasticsearchhelps analyze large keyword and competitor data sets for trends
3 tasksMarketo Marketing Automationautomates follow-ups and sequences needed for consistent support communications
2 tasksGoogle Looker Analyticsdeepen analysis and report conversions across channels for campaign decisions
2 tasksMicrosoft Accesscaptures policy items, versioning, and links to vendor records for audit trails
1 taskJavaScriptrepresents the client-side technology used to collect and pass form data into backend systems for integrations
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You’ll split time between strategy and execution. Mornings often start with dashboards: Google Analytics or Google Looker Analytics checks for traffic and campaign KPIs, then a quick scan of email marketing results in HubSpot or Marketo.

Afternoons are meetings with content, design, and product teams to set content strategy, review on-page SEO audits, or discuss ad copy with an agency. You’ll also run keyword research, competitor analysis, and tweak SEM bids or automated ad rules.

Start with Google Analytics (or Google Looker Analytics) for traffic and conversion tracking, and HubSpot or Marketo for email and marketing automation. Learn basic HTML and JavaScript so you can read tracking snippets and fix on-page SEO tags.

Add Facebook ad manager for social campaigns, and a visual tool like Adobe Photoshop for simple creative edits. Elasticsearch knowledge helps when working with site search or product availability problems.

Salary varies by location and experience. As a US range, consultants often make roughly $50,000 to $120,000 per year; senior or freelance specialists can earn more per client. Sources are O*NET occupational summaries, industry salary surveys, and job listings.

Freelancers may charge $50–$200+ per hour depending on skills (SEO, paid media, automation). Rates change with city, client size, and measurable results like conversion lift shown in analytics.

Use AI to generate first drafts or headline ideas, then edit every line for brand voice, factual accuracy, and compliance with ad platform rules (Facebook policies, local advertising laws). Treat AI output as raw material, not final copy.

Keep records of edits and the data sources you used. If AI suggests targeting or pricing, verify those numbers in Google Analytics, Facebook ad reports, or your marketing automation system before acting.

A marketing consultant focuses on market-facing strategies: SEO, content strategies, social and email campaigns, and brand entry plans. You work across content, design, and product teams and run tools like Google Analytics and HubSpot.

Product managers own product requirements and delivery with engineering; advertising agency account managers focus mainly on creative execution and media buys. Consultants bridge strategy and hands-on execution, and often negotiate vendor contracts or resolve availability problems.

You need measurable skills: reading Google Analytics reports, running keyword research, doing on-page SEO audits, and setting up basic HubSpot or Marketo email campaigns. Know HTML and JavaScript well enough to check tracking tags and fix meta tags.

Also be able to write clear briefs for designers (Adobe Photoshop) and ad agencies, run A/B tests, and read KPIs (CTR, conversion rate). Negotiation and vendor-evaluation skills help when buying placements or mapping listings.

Build a portfolio of small projects: run a basic website, use Google Analytics to track visitors, do keyword research, and publish content with measured results. Practice email campaigns in HubSpot or Marketo trial accounts and run a few low-budget Facebook ad tests.

Learn HTML/JavaScript basics and one SEO audit tool. Volunteer or intern with a small business to manage their local listings, social posts, and simple ad buys—showing real KPIs (traffic, leads, revenue) is the fastest proof employers ask for.