Digital Marketing Manager
Our client is a growing, award-winning creative and digital marketing agency based in Southern California. The organization operates two complementary lines of business: a full-service digital marketing agency serving local and regional clients and a high-profile community media platform with a well-established presence in the business community.
Position Summary
We are seeking a technically proficient and independently motivated Digital Marketing Manager with demonstrated hands-on SEO expertise to own digital marketing execution across both the agency and its media platform.
This is a hands-on role. The successful candidate must be able to personally develop and execute SEO strategies, optimize content and websites for search performance, evaluate results, and clearly communicate recommendations to clients.
In addition to SEO, you will manage WordPress websites, execute Mailchimp email campaigns, and leverage AI tools to increase output and workflow efficiency across client and media deliverables.
You will also serve as a client-facing contributor by presenting monthly performance reports and participating in agency sales conversations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical execution with genuine people skills and the critical thinking to determine when and how to apply the right tools.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead SEO and GEO strategy and execution across agency and media accounts, including keyword research, search-intent analysis, on-page optimization, technical SEO, content optimization, website structure, and performance reporting.
- Develop, write, edit, and/or optimize website content designed to improve organic search visibility and performance.
- Analyze SEO performance and translate data into actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Own and manage WordPress websites for agency clients and the media platform, including website builds, updates, plugin management, Elementor page construction, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.
- Manage Mailchimp campaigns end-to-end, including list management, segmentation, campaign setup, testing, deployment, and performance analysis.
- Leverage AI tools appropriately to improve SEO, web development, content production, analysis, and workflow efficiency while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Participate in client-facing meetings and present digital marketing and performance recommendations.
- Design website mockups and client presentation materials in Figma for pre-development client approval.
- Develop and execute integrated digital campaigns across web, social media, and email.
- Support PPC campaign management, including Google Ads and Meta Ads, on active client accounts.
Required Skills & Proficiency
SEO – Advanced Proficiency Required
- SEO strategy and execution
- Keyword research and search-intent analysis
- On-page SEO and content optimization
- Technical SEO fundamentals
- SEO-focused content development and writing
- Website and content structure
- SEO analytics and performance reporting
- Google Search Console, GA4, and/or comparable SEO tools
- Evaluating SEO performance and recommending corrective actions
- Applying AI tools appropriately within an SEO workflow
WordPress + Elementor – Advanced Proficiency Required
Candidates should be capable of independently managing WordPress websites, including:
- Website builds and modifications
- Elementor page construction
- Plugin installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Website maintenance and updates
- Basic performance optimization
- Troubleshooting common WordPress issues
Hands-On Proficiency Required
Candidates must have experience independently managing email campaigns, including:
- Campaign creation and deployment
- Audience/list management
- Segmentation
- Testing and quality control
- Campaign performance analysis and reporting
Preferred Skills
- PPC / Google Ads / Meta Ads
- ClickUp or similar project-management platforms
- E-commerce plugins and WordPress integrations
- Experience directing or managing graphic designers or creative contractors
Experience & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of hands-on digital marketing experience; agency experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated hands-on SEO experience is required
- Demonstrated experience managing WordPress websites
- Demonstrated experience managing Mailchimp campaigns
- Experience working in a structured, team-based environment
- Track record managing SEO, email marketing, and WordPress simultaneously as an integrated workload
- Client-facing experience
Work Samples
Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide examples of their own work demonstrating relevant experience in SEO, WordPress, email marketing, and other applicable areas.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
