OverviewA pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer‑reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.PositionThe Digital Marketing Specialist will work within our global corporate communications team and is responsible for developing and implementing a range of paid marketing strategies to support a portfolio of journals. Demonstrable experience of delivering first class paid digital marketing strategies across multiple channels is preferable.Location: ManchesterThis is a full-time in office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.Main tasks and responsibilitiesImplement the paid social media strategy for a portfolio of key brandsImplement the digital marketing strategy for a portfolio of key brandsSupport the development and implementation of always on campaignsSupport the development and implementation of major campaignsProvide support to others across the business on digital marketing best practiceMonitor and report on individual campaign performanceParticipate in relevant team meetings on key topics related to workloadBuild and maintain strong relationships with portfolio and others across the businessSupport key corporate campaigns, projects and platformsPopulation of weekly content calendarSkills and QualificationsAcademic degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Advertising (or related).Over 1 year of experience coordinating digital marketing activities for business.Good knowledge of key social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Knowledge of other channels is a plus.Strong knowledge of Facebook Ads Manager. Knowledge of other Ad Managers a plus.Knowledge of digital marketing tools such as Hootsuite, Falcon and Sprout OR Google Suite (GA4, Tag Manager, Search Console) and data visualization tools.Understanding of brand, communication, and digital marketing principles.Excellent English language skills (written and spoken); other language skills are beneficial.Good organizational, analytical and prioritization abilities.Interest in science and science communications.BenefitsFlexible Working Times: You can start between 7-9am and finish between 3pm-6pm.Special Days Off: Paid time off for occasions such as marriage or moving house.Our Culture: A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.Bonus Incentives: Depending on your role, you may be eligible for bonus schemes.Perkbox: Access to a benefits platform with discounts and benefits across retailers.Health Cash Plan: After probation, private health membership with Bupa; claim for dental, doctors, prescriptions, and more.Modern City Centre Office: Located next to Piccadilly Gardens; close to Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations; tram stops outside.Cyclescheme: Save on bikes and accessories.Techscheme: Save on tech equipment purchases.About MDPIA pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer‑reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.Initiatives: At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms to better serve the scientific community. Platforms include: https://www.mdpi.com/, https://sciprofiles.com/, https://sciforum.net/, https://www.scilit.net/, https://www.preprints.org/, https://encyclopedia.pub/Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr