Digital Marketing Manager

Aquent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is a globally recognized technology leader seeking a Recruitment Marketing Specialist to drive digital programs that attract senior technical talent. You will shape messaging, execute campaigns, and partner with agencies to ensure compelling creative and effective media planning across platforms.

In this pivotal role you’ll optimize campaigns based on performance data, collaborate with recruitment leaders, and help position the company as the preferred destination for top engineers and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on digital marketing or campaign management.
• Proven success with paid digital campaigns on LinkedIn and Paid Search.
• Experience managing external agency partners for media planning and delivery.
• Strong ability to track metrics (impressions, CTR, applicant quality) and optimize.
• Adaptive, fast-paced, and capable of delivering high-quality creative execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and delivery of recruitment marketing campaigns, translating briefs into digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with business and recruiting leaders to refine messaging and adapt assets.
• Partner with external agencies to oversee creative development, media planning, and launches.
• Drive hands-on campaign execution across digital channels, focusing on LinkedIn and Paid Search.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor live performance and optimize tactics using key metrics.
• Incorporate community-focused messaging into broader marketing strategies with brand consistency.

Skills

Digital marketing

LinkedIn advertising

Paid search

Agency management

Campaign analytics

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized technology leader that is at the forefront of innovation, constantly seeking to redefine what’s possible. This organization is committed to attracting the brightest minds in engineering, building specialized teams that drive groundbreaking initiatives across its diverse portfolio. Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition for a company that impacts millions worldwide.

Are you a digital marketing maestro ready to make a significant impact on how a global tech leader attracts its most senior technical talent? In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind recruitment marketing campaigns, directly influencing the acquisition of top‑tier engineering talent. You will leverage your expertise to craft and execute compelling digital strategies, ensuring the organization continues to attract the visionary leaders who will shape its next generation of products and services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution and delivery of recruitment marketing campaigns, translating strategic briefs into impactful digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with business and recruiting leaders to refine campaign messaging and adapt creative assets for maximum resonance.
• Partner closely with external agencies to oversee creative development, media plan construction, and seamless campaign launches.
• Drive hands‑on campaign execution across key digital channels, with a strong emphasis on LinkedIn and Paid Search.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards for quality and are completed on time.
• Continuously monitor live campaign performance, analyzing key metrics such as delivery, applicant quality, impressions, and clicks to optimize tactics.
• Integrate community‑focused messaging into broader marketing strategies, maintaining brand consistency across all global business units.

What You’ll Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in digital marketing, demand generation, or campaign management.
• Demonstrated success in running paid digital campaigns, particularly on LinkedIn and through Paid Search platforms.
• Proven experience in managing agency partners and external vendors for media planning and creative delivery.
• Strong analytical capabilities to effectively track campaign metrics (impressions, CTR, applicant quality) and drive performance optimization.
• An adaptable and flexible mindset, coupled with the ability to operate at a fast pace while maintaining a high standard of creative execution.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, or technical talent attraction.
• Experience executing marketing campaigns specifically targeting technical or specialized audiences (e.g., engineering, cloud, AI, developers).
• A track record of translating complex campaign briefs into executable, end‑to‑end media strategies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—a one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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