Digital marketing is the promotion of products and services via various online channels. You can specialize in social media or search engine optimization (SEO) by implementing strategies that allow websites to get high rankings in Google searches and to attract more people.
Collaboration skills are vital as the job is usually an interdisciplinary one. You may be working on projects with designers, copywriters, or animators. You could also be expected to research your client’s competitors in order to understand what advertising methods are most effective for their business. Your responsibilities could include creating campaigns, collaborating with clients, analyzing potential innovative methods for digital marketing, and overseeing the performance of existing strategies to ensure they’re delivering good value for money.
You may be working on a project of a short-term nature with business owners who need help creating their brand or an advertising campaign. You may also manage long-term projects on behalf of a marketing agency. You can develop and monitor their social media presence or oversee their website analytics.
A career in digital marketing suits you if you have an empathetic disposition and are able to put yourself in the shoes of your intended customers to assess their needs, wants and issues. Digital marketing is ever-changing and you need to be in a position to change and grow. As you gain more experience, you may decide to become a digital marketing manager or take on a leadership post.