Digital Marketing Associate

Emerson College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Generous time-off programs

403(b) retirement with employer 9%

Life and disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Emerson College in Boston is seeking a Digital Marketing Associate to lead our paid digital advertising strategy in support of undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals. You will own campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, display, streaming, and retargeting, and collaborate with enrollment teams to optimize landing pages and attribution.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience managing paid digital campaigns and a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns.
• 3–5 years of experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, conversion tracking, and audience targeting.
• Higher education marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, display, streaming, and retargeting.
• Manage audience targeting, segmentation, bid strategies, conversion optimization, and pacing.
• Monitor performance metrics (CTR, CPL, CPA, conversion rates, enrollment funnel).
• Create recurring digital advertising reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with creative and enrollment teams on strategy and landing pages.
• Partner with CRM and enrollment ops to support attribution tracking and lead flow.
• Stay current on digital advertising trends and higher education recruitment marketing.

Skills

Audience targeting

Campaign optimization

Data analytics

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

TikTok Ads

Looker Studio / Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Join our community and experience Emerson College! Reporting to the Director, Enrollment Marketing, the Digital Marketing Associate leads Emerson College’s paid digital advertising strategy in support of undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals.

The Digital Marketing Associate serves as the lead for digital advertising, audience targeting, conversion optimization, and performance analytics across paid search, paid social, display, streaming, and retargeting campaigns.

The Digital Marketing Associate develops data-informed digital recruitment strategies designed to increase brand awareness, generate prospective student engagement, and drive applications and enrollment outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Develop and optimize paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, display, streaming, and retargeting platforms.
• Manage audience targeting, segmentation, bid strategies, conversion optimization, and campaign pacing.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics including CTR, CPL, CPA, conversion rates, and enrollment funnel outcomes.
• Develop recurring digital advertising reports and performance dashboards.
• Conduct A/B testing for messaging, audience strategy, creative, and conversion performance.
• Collaborate with creative and enrollment teams on digital campaign strategy and landing page optimization.
• Partner with CRM and enrollment operations teams to support attribution tracking and lead flow optimization.
• Stay current on digital advertising trends, platform updates, and higher education recruitment marketing strategies.
• Serve as the primary contact for paid media vendors, agencies, and platform representatives.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns required.
• 3-5 years of experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, conversion tracking, and audience targeting strategies required.
• Higher education marketing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, TikTok Ads, and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and performance optimization skills.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Commitment to accuracy, organization, and high-quality work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position is generally sedentary in nature, with movement throughout the area required from time to time. Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with colleagues and supervisors is essential. Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding, and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Usual Office Conditions Exposed to moderate noise levels

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Compensation: $28.25 - $34.70 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-07NE Employment Category: Regular .

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members.

• We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
• Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies.
• Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
• Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

About Us

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. The college enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources. Commitment to Inclusion Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

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