This is a full-time, in-house position. We will not consider freelancers or recruiters.

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@gardcommunications.com. Include “DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER APPLICATION” in the subject line.

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Gard Communications is looking for a Digital/Social Media Manager with a strong sense of craft to lead the planning and implementation of social marketing strategies in both organic and paid social channels. We hope to find someone who enjoys challenges, will take ownership of their work, is self-disciplined and values the people they work with as much as the work itself. We’re a close-knit team that enjoys working together and collaborating.

This position will work closely with the account management and media placement teams. Our company is made up of junior and senior staff, all learning from and supporting each other with the goal of developing each team member’s skills and abilities while helping our clients be successful.

Key Responsibilities

Google Ad (Search & Display) & Social Media (Meta (FB/IG), Twitter, LinkedIn Campaigns

Collaborate on strategy with media planners and account managers - and draft proposals for budget, targeting, conversion tracking
Create social media campaign briefs
Set up and execute digital campaigns on all platforms
Perform daily campaign monitoring and optimization
Mid-campaign and end-of-campaign reporting and analysis with recommendations
Ability to use Google Looker Studio for Google reporting
Adept with Excel for well-formatted social reporting
Report to account manager on campaign status

Social Media Content (Organic/Non-Paid)

Plan and schedule social content in Hootsuite and Sprout Social

Google Analytics 4 and Google Tags Manager

Create and link client accounts
Create and test events and conversion tracking
Regular monitoring & maintenance
Regular reporting and analysis with recommendations

E-newsletter - Mailchimp Campaigns

Create and manage accounts
Create and edit templates
Manage audiences and stay within monthly budget caps
Regular reporting and analysis with recommendations

Required Skills and Experience

2-4 years relevant experience
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills via email, online meetings, in-person meetings and phone
Excels working collaboratively in a team as well as independently
Short-form writing skills (social media, Google ads)
Excellent research skills and ability to troubleshoot via reputable sources
Detail-oriented and organized
Project management and time management
Creative problem solving and critical thinking
Ability to be proactive, take initiative and speak up
Can-do attitude and drive

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s or Associate degree
Experience with other Google software including Google AdSense, Google Business Profile, Google Lighthouse
Video production and editing short-form content for social media
Some experience writing short-form copy and captions
Basic graphic design skills
Website auditing and goal-setting experience

How we Support You

We’re an established firm with a track record of retaining employees for many years by being helpful, responsive and collaborative. We’re well known, well respected and most of our work is by referral.
We’ll help you grow professionally by providing an environment in which you can continue to explore and learn. We also offer professional development support such as for conference attendance, training and membership to professional associations.
We practice a hybrid work model, combining working from home with office presence to foster collaboration
We are committed to work/life balance. We all have lives, families, sports and hobbies outside of work. We know they’re important and encourage a healthy work/life balance.
You will be part of a team. Not only does the team provide support and learning opportunities, but also camaraderie, shared success and even a bit of fun.

Remuneration and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Premium health and dental benefits
Employer-paid base life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
Paid parking and/or commuter benefits
401K with matching contributions

About Gard Communications

Founded in 1979, Gard is a creative, digital and public relations firm, specializing in corporate and public policy communications. We think strategically and creatively, and we execute with discipline and attention to detail.

The work we do has depth, and often the power to change public thinking. We are centrally located in downtown Portland, Oregon in a bike-friendly area right on the light rail just blocks from museums, parks, restaurants and bars. Learn more about Gard, our services and team members here.

Equal Opportunity

We hold ourselves to high ethical standards at Gard. Part of our ethical practice includes the recognition that traditional hiring practices and operations disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. We are committed to making Gard a workplace that is both profitable and productive, and that advances the needs of both our clients and our employees. We strongly encourage all applications.

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@gardcommunications.com. Include “DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER APPLICATION” in the subject line.

The application deadline is August 10, 2023

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