New Job Opportunity at Marketicity

Marketicity Inc., an award-winning advertising and public relations agency since 1994, is reviewing applications for a SEO/Social Media Specialist. In this role, the individual will be responsible for recommending, creating and implementing marketing communications projects and campaigns using advertising and PR strategies. The role will include opportunities for account management. Proven agency new business development skills are an advantage, as well.

Confident and creative self-starters will be successful in this role and enjoy the wide array of projects available through our growing base of clients. Our firm will be a welcome challenge for those who are tired of being pigeonholed in a large agency or organization with rigid roles that make for a boring (or frustrating) work day.

Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or similar field
· Exceptional creative writing skills and thorough knowledge of AP writing style
· 2-5 years of communications/advertising/public relations experience
· Demonstrated SEO strategy skills
· Demonstrated use of effective social media campaigns
· SEO copywriting, PPC ad writing skills
· Strong agency new business development skills
· Familiarity with progressive mobile/e-marketing campaigns
· Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and basic ad design (preferred, not required)
· Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
· Strong project coordination skills
· Strong public speaking, persuasion, presentation and interpersonal skills
· Ability to manage and work with vendors and freelancers
· Familiarity with print and Web production processes
· Critical thinking, originality and the ability to work independently, i.e., self-starter
· Media buying experience a plus, but not required

Position salary is commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skill set. Marketicity offers medical insurance, a SIMPLE 401k retirement plan and other benefits.

To Apply:
Mail or email three writing samples (one news release, two creative writing samples/articles/ads), a resume, salary history and salary requirement to:

P.O. Box 168, Columbia, IL 62236
theteam@marketicity.com
Phone: 618.281.6648 (ext. 1)
Fax: 618.281.6667