Marketing Specialist (Earned Focus) (Remote)

Etna Interactive; San Luis Obispo (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Etna Interactive, a remote-first marketing agency, is seeking a remote Marketing Specialist with a minimum of 3 years experience in digital marketing. The role involves enhancing client visibility through SEO and local marketing strategies while supporting a collaborative and flexible work culture.

Benefits

Flexible and remote work culture

Progressive paid time off system

100% employer-sponsored medical coverage

401(K) plan with employer matching

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of SEO and local search tactics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client success through SEO, local search, and reputation management.
• Analyze performance and optimize marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with team members on client projects.

Skills

SEO

local search

digital marketing practices

problem-solving

collaboration

communication

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Marketing Specialist (Earned Focus) (Remote)

To apply, please submit your résumé, cover letter (PDF preferred), and portfolio if applicable. We will ask the most compelling candidates to complete an at-home skills assessment; exceptional performance on the assessment will earn you an interview.

Etna Interactive, a remote-first marketing agency based in San Luis Obispo, CA, is hiring a *remote Marketing Specialist. If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional, full-time digital marketing role and are looking to take your digital marketing skills to the next level, we want to hear from you! (*candidates must live in California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, or Washington)

• Flexible and remote work culture that supports work/life balance
• Progressive paid time off system where taking vacations and time off is encouraged
• Our people
  • Everyone’s favorite part of working here is the people they work with
  • We are scrappy, curious problem-solvers
  • We are considerate, fair, good humans
  • We are fun and pun-loving, passionate about what we do
  • We are tenacious, committed, life-long learners
• We care for our people
  • We invest time – 10% of our time is spent in learning
  • We invest resources – leaders devote 25% of their time to team member personal development
  • And we provide uncommonly good benefits
    • 100% employer-sponsored medical coverage
    • A 401(K) plan with an employer matching component
    • Employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance

What does a Marketing Specialist at Etna do?

You’ll contribute to client success through a mix of SEO, local search, link building, reputation management, and performance analysis. You’ll solve problems, identify opportunities, and help our clients grow.

As a Marketing Specialist, you will:

Build their brand.

• Boost their visibility.
• Improve organic and local rankings by building backlinks, optimizing Google Business Profiles, and executing well-informed SEO strategies.
• Help clients stand out through effective reputation management—coaching them on best practices for handling reviews and using Etna’s tools.
• Strengthen our strategy.
• Dive into analytics to spot trends and opportunities across third-party profiles, reputation channels, and earned media efforts.
• Collaborate across departments to align your work with other client-facing strategies.
• Grow with purpose.
• See something broken? Fix it or figure it out.
• Have an idea for a new tactic or product? Share it and make it real.
• Want to grow your career? Partner with your manager to build your path forward.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A solid foundation in SEO, local search, and digital marketing best practices
• Comfort working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A problem-solving mindset and curiosity for constant learning

What will I learn?

• How to use a good pun
• More than you ever imagined about the plastic surgery world
• Collaboration, resourcefulness, and expertise
• Cross-training in link building, local SEO, review management, analytics, and communication

We embrace change as opportunity to learn and develop our skills, products, and services.

Why should Etna choose you?

Because our small agency has made a big name for itself in the medical marketing space, our clients expect and truly deserve the attention of an experienced professional.

To be an Etnan, you must…

• Fit our culture.
• Communicate and collaborate positively and professionally
• Own your work and your deadlines
• Stay optimistic, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Be skilled in the basics.
• Pay attention to detail and understand when good is good enough
• Be a marketer.
• Whether you have a degree or hands-on experience, you know how marketing works
• You’re curious, proactive, and solution-oriented

We will ask the most compelling candidates to complete an at-home skills assessment; exceptional performance on the assessment will earn you an interview.

We have a special interest in finding candidates with excellent organization and communication skills.While a strong skill set and innate intelligence will get you in the door, a kind personality and the ability to fit in with our team here at Etna are necessary traits of a successful applicant.

Since 2002, Etna Interactive has helped clinical and aesthetic practices, hospitals, insurance companies, and medical device manufacturers educate and attract new patients. Our small firm has made a big name for itself in the medical marketing industry, and our clients expect the attention of an experienced professional at every step.

The estimated hourly range for this role is $23.00 – $27.00 an hour. However, it is important to note that compensation may vary depending on several factors, primarily including the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications. At Etna Interactive, we strive to offer competitive compensation packages that align with industry standards and reflect the value of the skills and expertise that candidates bring to the table. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, educational background, demonstrated skills and abilities, and the specific requirements of the position.

Etna Interactive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Etna Interactive complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply, please submit your résumé, cover letter (PDF preferred), and portfolio if applicable. We will ask the most compelling candidates to complete an at-home skills assessment; exceptional performance on the assessment will earn you an interview.

Etna Interactive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Etna Interactive complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.