A digital marketing agency is concerned with marketing and advertising a brand through digital methods, the most common platform for a digital marketing agency to focus on is online, however, with the increasing convergence of media and the rise of cross-platform services, the areas in which an online marketing agency is changing.

There are many different jobs within a digital marketing agency and this guide outlines what to expect from working at a digital or online marketing agency. Regardless of the job position, recruitment in marketing agencies are always looking for talented, driven and flexible individuals to fill job roles. Those working for a digital marketing agency can expect a varied and interesting working day as people.

Jobs within a digital marketing agency are as varied as their marketing strategies implemented. Website and product managers are tasked with running a website and ensuring that any marketing strategies are implemented to the best effect.

An account director at a digital marketing agency is responsible for ensuring that all projects and campaigns are completed according to the budget, the deadlines and are of a high standard. Marketing Executive is one of the entry-level jobs at a digital marketing company but it is the first step to promotion and higher prospects. The marketing executive will work in a marketing campaign and develop the marketing strategies for maximum effect.

A digital planner buyer will be responsible in negotiating prices, targets, scheduling and development of marketing strategies between clients and the online marketing agency.

To be successful at a marketing agency, an individual needs to be able to demonstrate a high level of intelligence, problem solving, adaptability, drive, determination and creativity to name but a few things.

You can search for digital marketing agency jobs on Simply Marketing Jobs.

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Video CVs: A help or hindrance when applying for marketing jobs?

Video CVs: A help or hindrance when applying for marketing jobs?

Today’s CVs are full of hyperlinks to online profiles, blog spots, digital portfolios and company pages. The next development – something UK recruiters are gradually seeing more and more of – is the video CV, or VCV. The marketing, PR and new media sectors are likely to see an influx of the latest VCVs during 2013 and beyond, marketing HR experts predict.

Do self-employed marketing professionals earn more?

Do self-employed marketing professionals earn more?

How does this compare with permanent jobs in marketing? According to the Croner Marketing Rewards Survey 2012/2013, the average London salary for a marketing executive working in middle management is currently £35,000, while a brand manager in London is paid £39,000. A marketing comms manager gets £38,000.