
Digital Marketing Strategist
The Relish Jar, Quincy, IL, United States
Company Description
The Relish Jar is a team of passionate creators offering innovative marketing strategies tailored to elevate businesses to extraordinary levels. We specialize in Branding, Digital Marketing, and User Experience, leveraging the diverse perspectives of our team. With a commitment to delivering results, we focus on strategies that work and evolve alongside the latest trends. Our mission is to help businesses stand out in today's competitive landscape.
Type: Full Time
Location: In-Office preferred, remote or hybrid candidates considered
Reports To: Chief Business Development Officer
Description
The Digital Strategist is responsible for developing and executing social media and digital advertising strategies across both The Relish Jar’s brand presence and its portfolio of client accounts. This role blends creative content development with data-informed decision-making to grow audiences, drive engagement, and support client marketing goals.
Education
Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field preferred
Experience
4 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or a related role
Agency or multi-client experience is a plus
Demonstrated experience managing business social media accounts (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Familiarity with Google Ads campaign creation and management
Skills & Tools
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) preferred
Experience with social media scheduling and management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sked, Sprout Social, or similar)
Fundamental understanding of analytics platforms (Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or similar)
Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt voice and tone across several different brands
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
Working knowledge of Google Ads, including Search, Display, and/or Performance Max campaigns
Specific Job Duties
Social Media Management
Plan, create, schedule, and publish content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn across internal and client accounts
Develop and maintain content calendars aligned with client campaigns, seasonal opportunities, and brand objectives
Monitor accounts for comments, messages, and engagement opportunities; respond in a timely and on-brand manner
Track and report on social performance metrics, identifying trends and recommending optimizations
Collaborate with the team to ensure social content aligns with broader marketing strategies and campaign goals
Digital Advertising Support
Campaign setup, keyword research, ad copywriting, and performance monitoring
Contribute to reporting on paid media performance and provide data-informed recommendations
Assist in the creation and management of Google Ads campaigns for applicable clients
General Agency Responsibilities
Contribute to The Relish Jar’s own brand presence through social content and thought leadership
Stay current on platform algorithm changes, digital marketing trends, and best practices
Participate in client strategy discussions and contribute creative ideas for campaigns
Support the production of digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
Accept assignments and tasks that ensure the objectives of client engagements are met
Monthly reporting showing campaign stats, changes, and analysis
Key Focus Areas
Social media strategy and execution across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Brand consistency and voice management across multiple client accounts
Audience growth and engagement on organic social channels
Cross-functional collaboration with account managers and creative team members
Analytics and performance reporting to support data-driven decisions
Google Ads campaign support and paid social media advertising
Performance Requirements
Training
The Digital Strategist will receive onboarding training on The Relish Jar workflows, client accounts, tools, and brand standards. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, including platform certifications (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint) and industry training opportunities.
Attendance / Effort
Regular availability during core business hours is expected, along with timely participation in team meetings, client check-ins, and internal communications. You are expected to bring your best effort, creative energy, and professional judgment to every account and project, taking ownership of your responsibilities and proactively communicating challenges or opportunities to the team.
Applying
If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role.
Send all application materials to jobs@therelishjar.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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