Repeat after me: “I am a writer. I am into social media. I know about marketing. I am awesome.” If you did not just lie, and you’re in the market for a new job, then read on. Demi & Cooper Advertising is looking for a Web Marketer with a Creative/Professional Writing focus for our comprehensive online marketing, promotion, and public relations program. You’ll do a lot of web writing—for blogs, landing page text, Twitter, eblasts, Facebook, etc. And you do have to be awesome, since you have to do more than write–you’ll plan, research, set-up, implement, maintain, and analyze strategic online marketing programs for clients in healthcare, real estate/homebuilding, higher education, and non-profit sectors. So you have to be smart and adaptable also. Still think you fit the bill? Read on to see if the job sounds as awesome as you are. If so, we may have found a match.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze client goals and research solutions
• Contribute to and execute new ideas for the social media program
• Analyze and adjust online strategies
• Research and write creative blog entries for multiple clients
• Write landing page copy for clients based on a solid understanding of search engine optimization
• Develop client eblast strategy and copy
• Write and develop social media content (Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Social bookmarking, etc.)
• Increase awareness of client brands by creating grass roots buzz/conversations
• Monitor media (blogs and web 2.0 media) daily to ensure posts are accurate and develop responses when needed
• Research online (Google trends, Google alerts, Google blog search, etc.) to monitor client reputation, spot trends, and develop strategy
• Fill in for other social media roles and support as needed

Qualifications:

• College degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or advertising is required
• Terrific attention to detail
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills with knowledge of AP style and English grammar
• Solid content research skills
• Attention to detail
• Must have noticed that was the second bullet with “Attention to detail”
• Be organized
• Be able to manage time
• Be able to work in fast-paced work environment
• Be awesome

Things you have to know about:

• Blog/buzz/viral marketing
• SEO/SEM/PPC marketing
• Social media marketing
• Social bookmarking marketing
• Site optimization and improvement for marketing purposes
• Effective use of anchor text in web sites, blogs, etc.
• HTML
• Branding
• Analytical and reporting tools
• Effective messaging development for web marketing including landing pages, PPC copy, etc.
• Public relations for the web

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of two writing samples (you may include a URL for online samples)
• Cover letter addressing how your background and philosophy align with the qualifications and responsibilities associated with this position
• Resume detailing education and professional experience
• Salary requirements

Send your information to Sarah Bashaw, Interactive Marketing Manager.

Those looking to slack, be bored, watch the clock, or get someone their coffee (or have coffee gotten for them) need not apply. And seriously, don’t apply if you’re not awesome. We’ll just throw your resume away (perhaps after snickering at your overuse of the word “utilize” first).

We look forward to meeting you, future colleague!

Hey, kids (read: College Grads/Social media gurus)! Want a fun (read: you’ll look forward to Mondays), interesting (read: creatively challenging) job (read: job, yes, job) with a forward-thinking marketing agency (read: ad agency/web marketing experts with local and national clients located in Elgin, IL)? We’ve got the position for you—Web Marketer, as part of our comprehensive online marketing, promotion, and public relations program.

As Web Marketer, you’ll put your social media and online strategy skills to the test. What? Facebook and Twitter for a job? Well, yes, among many many other things. In this position, you’ll become the web marketing arm of our client’s teams. You’ll work with their social media, blogs, and other programs to maximize their online and offline exposure. So what will you do? Short answer: You’ll do it all. Long answer: You’ll plan. You’ll research. You’ll implement. You’ll maintain. You’ll analyze. You’ll work with our fun (read: creative, yet slightly crazy) team of web marketing experts to make it happen for your clients.

Responsibilities (The even longer answer to your question: Seriously, so what will I do?):

• Account coordination for multiple clients
• Analyze client goals and research solutions
• Contribute to and execute new ideas for the social media program
• Analyze and adjust online strategies
• Write and develop social media content (Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Social bookmarking, etc.)
• Increase awareness of client brands by creating grass roots buzz/conversations
• Monitor media (blogs and web 2.0 media) daily to ensure posts are accurate and develop responses when needed
• Research online (Google trends, Google alerts, Google blog search, etc.) to monitor client reputation, spot trends, and develop strategy
• Fill in for other social media roles and support as needed

Requirements:

• College degree in communications, marketing or advertising
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Terrific atention to detail
• Must have noticed that “attention” was spelled wrong in above bullet
• Solid content research skills
• Be organized
• Be able to manage time
• Be able to work in fast-paced work environment
• Be awesome

Things you have to know about:

• Blog/buzz/viral marketing
• SEO/SEM/PPC marketing
• Social media marketing
• HTML
• Branding
• Analytical and reporting tools
• Effective messaging development for web marketing including landing pages, PPC copy, etc.
• Public relations for the web

Application Requirements:

• Must not utilize “utilize” in your resume (Never use a large word when a diminutive one will do).
• Cover letter addressing how your background and philosophy align with the qualifications and responsibilities associated with this position
• Resume detailing education and professional experience
• Salary requirements

Send your information to Sarah Bashaw, Interactive Marketing Manager.

Those looking to slack, be bored, watch the clock, or get someone their coffee (or have coffee gotten for them) need not apply.

We look forward to meeting you, future colleague!

In Chicago, IL

Reports to: Director, Strategic Planning
Manage design and production of analyses to inform strategic planning efforts throughout the organization. Typical analyses include market / competitor assessments, clinical programming, volume and financial projection, and business development planning. Oversee preparation of standard reports, Board-level presentations, and additional ad-hoc analyses with particular focus on service line planning and development.
Requirements: Three to six years of relevant work experience and ability to demonstrate leadership abilities. Proficiency with database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications is required. Well-developed oral and written communication skills are a must. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, MHA).

For more information and to apply, contact:
Anthony Bileddo
Partner
Management Recruiters of Elgin
472 N. McLean Blvd., 2nd Floor
Elgin, IL 60123-3274
Phone: 847.697.2210 x27
Fax: 274.697.0622
Anthony_billedo@mrelgin.com
www.mrelgin.com