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Search Engine Marketing Specialist

Marketing and Public Relations
Marketing Specialists
Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.

At a Glance

Search Engine Marketing Specialist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Marketing, Communication, Project Management.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1–2 years

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Search Marketing Strategists

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$76,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+6.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (19)

Marketing

5.0

Project Management

4.9

Search Engine Marketing

4.9

Contextual Advertising

4.8

Search Engine Optimization

4.8

Business Metrics

4.7

Report Building

4.7

Research And Development

4.6

SQL (Programming Language)

4.5

Performance Reporting

4.4

Organic Search

4.4

Banner Ads

4.3

Content Management Systems

4.3

Pay Per Click

4.2

SEMrush (Software)

4.2

Bid Management

4.0

Common Skills (11)

Communication

5.0

Professionalism

4.7

Presentations

4.6

Operations

4.4

Problem Solving

4.2

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.1

Forecasting

4.1

Analytical Skills

4.0

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