Fleishman-Hillard Inc. is one of the world's leading communication consultancies. We operate throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, South Africa, and Latin America through our 80 owned offices, and offer strategic counsel to some of the world's most respected companies.

We focus on delivering results for our clients. Our programs -- designed to impact our clients businesses -- have also earned industry recognition. Recently, Fleishman-Hillard led the way in our industry’s major award programs with a stellar showing at one of the most prestigious U.S. competitions — the 2008 PRSA Silver Anvil Awards. Our firm captured nine Silver Anvils and eight Awards of Excellence, as well as a Bronze Anvil — far surpassing any other agency.

Over the years we have won, for our clients, an unprecedented 103 Silver Anvil Awards, 87 CIPRA/SABRE Awards, and numerous other national and international awards. Our work and our culture earned Fleishman-Hillard the 2008 designation as “Best Large Agency to Work For” by Paul Holmes of The Holmes Report.

Position Description

Search Engine Marketing Specialist

Overview

Fleishman-Hillard Inc., a leading global communications agency, is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment.  We operate throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South Africa, and Latin America through our 80 owned offices.  For more than 60 years, the firm has developed an unsurpassed reputation for delivering a meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on our clients’ performance.

Fleishman-Hillard’s Digital team of more than 200 interactive strategists, communications specialists, designers, developers, and programmers provides interactive and online communications services for companies and organizations including AT&T, Gatorade, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Boy Scouts of America, Papa John’s, and many others. 

The team has an immediate opportunity at our global headquarters in St. Louis for a search engine marketing specialist.  Search engine optimization, search engine marketing, search engine reputation management, and social media strategy are part of integrated programs that Fleishman-Hillard develops and executes for clients.  The individual who fills this position will manage the daily activity of search marketing accounts to help clients achive their business goals. 

Responsibilities

·         Developing, executing, and monitoring search engine marketing programs, including both paid search and search engine optimization (SEO).

·         Analyzing campaign performance and providing regular updates to account teams and clients.

·         Proactively developing and executing campaign optimization strategies designed to exceed client goals.

·         Conducting research to identify opportunities aligned with client objectives.

·         Managing the deployment and implementation of analytics and tracking code to clients’ Web sites.

·         Working with the search team to develop and execute SEO strategies closely aligned with larger communication objectives.

Qualifications

·         1 – 3 years online marketing experience, including execution of search marketing campaigns.

·         Ability to work well in a team.

·         Ability to work independently when necessary.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to communicate well and be flexible and precise under aggressive deadlines.

·         Ability to juggle multiple assignments, establish priorities, and set and meet realistic deadlines.

·         Strong analytical skills.

·         Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that achieve client objectives.

·         Proficiency with all major Microsoft Office applications.

·         Expertise at using the Internet to conduct systematic research.

·         Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

·         Technical aptitude, including the ability to understand basic Web programming languages, a plus, but not necessary

·         Prior agency and search marketing experience.

Fleishman-Hillard offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, employee direct stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.

Please click the “Apply Now” button below to apply for this position or to learn more about career opportunities with Fleishman-Hillard.  Please do not contact the St. Louis office directly – only resumes submitted by clicking “Apply Now” and applying through the Fleishman-Hillard Careers Web site will be considered.

Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.