Sr. Digital Marketing Specialist

Brandner Communications; Federal Way (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandner Communications, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Digital Marketing Specialist to develop and optimize paid media campaigns for clients across national brands.

You will also work on SEO, AI visibility, analytics, and UX optimization, collaborating with account managers and the creative team. You will lead data-driven campaigns, monitor performance in real-time, and translate insights into actionable strategies while contributing to cross-channel planning and technology integration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in digital marketing
• 4+ years managing Google Ads
• Agency experience preferred
• Up-to-date with digital marketing channels and tactics
• Experience interpreting analytics reports and producing actionable insights
• Familiarity with multiple digital marketing platforms and tools
• B2B marketing experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Familiarity with SEO principles

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize integrated digital marketing strategies for multiple clients
• Manage and optimize paid media campaigns across channels to deliver high ROI
• Analyze campaign and website performance with GA, Analytics tools and SEO signals
• Collaborate with account teams and creative to deliver impactful client solutions
• Stay current on digital marketing trends and opportunities
• Support client meetings and present results clearly

Skills

Digital marketing strategy

Analytics interpretation

Communication skills

Independent and team collaboration

SEO familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Semrush

Hotjar

Meta Ads Manager

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Pinterest Ads Manager

CMS integration

Marketo

Eloqua

HubSpot

Job description

We're looking for a Sr. Digital Marketing Specialist to develop and optimize paid media campaigns for nationally recognized building product brands. If you enjoy diving into campaign data, testing new strategies, and seeing measurable results, this role's for you.

Beyond paid media, you'll dive into SEO, AI search visibility, analytics, and website optimization while working alongside an experienced digital team.

At Brandner, you'll work across digital channels and clients instead of being confined to a single product or brand. If you are looking for a team-focused environment that encourages and pushes growth and collaboration while rewarding you for performance, Brandner won't disappoint.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Digital Marketing Specialist will be responsible for supporting the execution and optimization of integrated digital marketing strategies across multiple platforms for clients, delivering high-performing campaigns, analyzing data to optimize results, and staying updated on industry trends to ensure clients achieve their marketing goals, while collaborating closely with account managers and creative teams to deliver impactful client solutions. The role heavily focuses on paid media as well as organic search, AI visibility and UX optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Campaign Execution

• Develop and implement data-driven digital marketing strategies aligned with client objectives, including paid media (Paid search, display, video ads, social advertising, media buying, sponsorships) search and discovery (SEO, GEO/AI optimization), web UX optimization and analytics. Email support as needed.
• Assist with cross-channel strategic planning and leveraging of platform and technology integration.
• Collaborate with account teams to understand client needs and translate them into actionable digital marketing plans.
• Continually assess new channels, tools, and approaches to strengthen our clients’ digital footprint.
• Manage campaign budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track performance against key metrics.
• Monitor and optimize campaigns in real-time based on data insights, ensuring maximum ROI.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze campaign and web performance data using tools like Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Hotjar, Semrush and social media analytics platforms.
• Identify trends and patterns to inform future marketing strategies.

Client Management

• Support strong client relationships by proactively communicating campaign progress, addressing concerns, and presenting results clearly.
• Participate in client meetings to discuss strategy, campaign updates, and performance metrics.

Industry Expertise

• Stay updated on the latest digital marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Proactively identify new opportunities to leverage emerging digital marketing tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing or related field preferred
• 6+ years’ experience in digital marketing
• 4+ years managing Google Ads (required)
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Up-to-date and highly knowledgeable of digital marketing channels, technologies, and tactics, both at a strategic level and in implementation
• Experience interpreting analytics reports and producing actionable insights
• In-depth experience using various digital marketing platforms and tools (ex. Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Hotjar, Semrush, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Pinterest Ads Manager, CMS integration)
• Familiarity with email marketing and automation platforms such as Marketo, Eloqua and HubSpot preferred
• B2B marketing experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with SEO principles
• Proven written, verbal, analytical and communication skills
• Work independently as well as in a collaborative, fast-paced in-office, team-oriented environment.

Why Join our team at Brandner:

• Collaborative & family-oriented, culture-forward agency that values innovation, insight, and integrity.
• A vibrant and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged and lived out.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• PTO + off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Sick leave
• Career growth in a respected agency with deep industry roots.
• Team-focused in-office environment w/ WFH Wednesdays