Digital Marketing Specialist

<h1 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1c2855;"><span style="font-weight:600;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">About VisionPoint Marketing</span></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">VisionPoint Marketing is on a mission to become higher education’s most trusted enrollment marketing partner. As a full-service agency, we collaborate with colleges and universities nationwide to strengthen brands, accelerate marketing performance, and drive measurable enrollment growth. Our award-winning work is showcased on national conference stages, but our greatest pride is making life easier—and more successful—for our client partners. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, we operate as a remote-first company with VisionPointers across every U.S. time zone, while offering hybrid and in-person options for those near our headquarters.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style="line-height:1.38;text-indent:-18pt;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:5px;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1c2855;"><span style="font-weight:600;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The Opportunity</span></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We are seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to drive measurable enrollment growth for our colleges and university client partners. This role is a critical function, working in close collaboration with strategists and client success managers to execute specialized digital advertising campaigns (including SEM, social media, or programmatic media). The ideal candidate is passionate about constantly improving performance by leveraging data to inform optimizations that drive results. This is an opportunity to own campaign execution and contribute to the transformative power of higher education through excellent and efficient work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1c2855;"><span style="font-weight:600;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">What You’ll Do</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Collaborate with Marketing Strategists and Client Success Managers in the execution of digital marketing strategies and plans for VisionPoint’s clients.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Execute advertising campaigns for multiple clients, across digital marketing channels within your designated specialty which may include:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">multimedia/programmatic media (StackAdapt, YouTube, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">SEM (Google Ads, Bing Ads, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">social media (Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Consult with our analytics team to plan, implement tracking, and manage marketing metrics within the platforms and marketing dashboards to contribute to campaign reports.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Utilize the full suite of platform reporting tools and Google Analytics to interpret and act on performance, making optimizations to constantly improve campaign performance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of CRO best practices along with a wide variety of digital media channels.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><h1 style="line-height:1.38;text-indent:-18pt;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:5px;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1c2855;"><span style="font-weight:600;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Who You Are</span></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h2 style="line-height:1.38;text-indent:-18pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:3px;padding:8pt 0pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#329bb4;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience & Attributes</span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">2-3 years of experience in a comparable role is preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Solid understanding of Google Analytics and digital marketing metrics, with the ability to analyze and interpret data to inform strategic decisions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Currently hold or be able to obtain Google Ads and Google Analytics certifications within the first 30 days of employment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through, even and especially including the mundane administrative tasks that are essential to the job.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Passion to deliver work that’s excellent and efficient.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to effectively plan, anticipate and take proactive, appropriate action.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Thirst for knowledge and passion to learn and grow in your area of expertise.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sense of ownership and accountability to the goals, the client and the team.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Willingness to actively contribute to VisionPoint’s </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.visionpointmarketing.com/about-us/culture/" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>culture</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> and embody </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.visionpointmarketing.com/about-us/vision-points/" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>our values</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#359ab3;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A Quick Note</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#359ab3;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">VisionPoint Marketing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment and believes that skills are cultivated through a range of experiences. Even if your past work doesn’t meet all of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply if you are enthusiastic about this opportunity</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style="line-height:1.38;text-indent:-18pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1c2855;"><span style="font-weight:600;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">VisionPoint Culture</span></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We believe culture is a core benefit—not just a buzzword. VisionPoint thrives on passion for higher education, collaborative problem-solving, hard work, and a little fun along the way. We invest in our team members’ growth, well-being, and fulfillment because we know that great work starts with a great culture. That’s why it’s important to us that future team members connect with — and contribute to — our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.visionpointmarketing.com/about-us/culture/" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>culture</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">. Our communication, collaboration, satisfaction, and growth are largely dependent upon how we all, as individuals, embrace and live out our values. We have a laser focus on knowing, providing solutions for, and advancing higher education because of its transformative power in the world. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"></p><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"></p><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Figtree, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">VisionPoint Marketing fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"></p>

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