The Role: PPC - Digital Marketing Specialist
We are looking to hire a Digital Marketing Specialist in our Manchester office! This role involves responsibilities around the paid promotion for journals and corporate campaigns across social media channels and Google.
This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Manchester city centre office, which is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
Implement the paid social media strategy for a portfolio of key brands
Implement the digital marketing strategy for a portfolio of key brands
Support the development and implementation of always on campaigns
Support the development and implementation of major campaigns
Provide support to others across the business on digital marketing best practice
Monitor and report on individual campaign performance
Participate relevant team meetings on key topics related to workload
Build and maintain strong relationships with portfolio and others across the business
Support key corporate campaigns, projects and platforms
Population of weekly content calendar.
What We're Looking For
A Bachelor's degree or above in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related subject (required).
Experience coordinating paid social media or paid digital marketing activities for business.
Native-level English proficiency (proficiency in other languages is a plus).
Intermediate knowledge of key social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram (experience with other channels is a plus).
Strong knowledge of Social Media Ad Managers (Google Ad Manager is a plus).
Experience using social media and digital marketing tools such as Hootsuite, Falcon and Sprout OR Google Suite (GA4, Tag Manager, Search Consol, etc.), as well as data visualisation tools.
A core understanding of brand, communication, and digital marketing principles.
Demonstrable organisational skills and prioritisation capabilities.
Strong analytical skills.
We are also looking for someone who is interested in science and communications, and curious to learn more about the publishing industry!
Please submit your CV via the provided link. We thank you for you interest in MDPI and look forward to reviewing your application!
Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 500 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 4.5 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.
Flexible Working Times
You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
Special Days Off
Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
Our Culture
A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
Bonus Incentives
Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
Perkbox
You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
Health Cash Plan
After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
Modern City Centre Office
Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
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Techscheme
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At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continued learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.
At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community, which you can find below:
MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/
Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/
Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/
Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/
Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/
Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/
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