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Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Crosby Marketing Communications • Annapolis, MD

Growth MarketingSemi-seniorOn-siteFull time$95K - $130K
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Paid SearchPerformance MarketingAnalyticsOn-site$95K-$130KFull-time

The Challenge

Crosby is an independent communications powerhouse looking for someone to own multi-channel digital campaigns with real ROI impact. You'll drive paid search, SEO, and email programs while partnering with creative and dev teams to deliver measurable results for clients across federal, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit and optimize all active Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising campaigns; identify 3+ optimization opportunities worth 15%+ performance lift

2

Establish standardized performance reporting framework across all digital channels using Looker Studio or Tableau

3

Conduct comprehensive SEO audits on 5 client properties; deliver actionable recommendations with prioritized roadmap

4

Build internal playbooks for paid search setup, audience segmentation, and bidding strategies

By 6 Months
1

Launch and optimize 8+ new performance media campaigns; achieve target ROAS/CPA within 60 days for 90% of campaigns

2

Implement GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategy across client content; measure discoverability in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity

3

Design and execute email marketing automation for 10+ clients; achieve 25%+ open rates and 5%+ CTR benchmarks

4

Identify and pitch 3+ emerging channel opportunities; develop case studies demonstrating ROI potential

KPIs You'll Own

Campaign ROAS/CPA Achievement

Percentage of campaigns hitting client-defined return-on-ad-spend or cost-per-acquisition targets within 60 days of launch.

Organic Traffic Growth

Month-over-month organic traffic increase driven by SEO recommendations and technical implementations across client properties.

Email Engagement Rate

Average open rate and click-through rate across managed email campaigns; benchmark against industry standards by vertical.

Data-Driven Optimization Velocity

Number of A/B tests launched and completed monthly; insights surfaced that improve campaign performance by 10%+.

Client Satisfaction & Retention

Client NPS score and retention rate; feedback on quality of strategic counsel and reporting.

Tools & Stack

Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, YouTube)Microsoft AdvertisingGoogle Analytics 4Google Search ConsoleLooker Studio / TableauMailchimp / HubSpotWordPress / DrupalGenerative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude)

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified; likely VP Digital or Director of Digital Services

Current Team

You'll collaborate with analytics, UX/UI, creative, and development teams across the agency

New role or backfill unclear; appears to be strategic growth hire for digital capabilities

The Package

Salary

$95K-$130K base

Remote

On-site in Annapolis, MD (full-time)

Benefits & Perks

Work with recognized independent communications firm with strong industry reputation
Exposure to federal, healthcare, and nonprofit clients (high-impact sectors)
Partnership with talented creative, UX, and dev teams
Opportunity to shape emerging digital strategies (GEO, AI-powered analytics)
Potential for agile/Scrum environment with modern workflows

Company Intelligence

Crosby is one of the country's leading independent communications firms. They deliver multi-channel marketing and communications strategies, with deep expertise serving federal, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. The firm values data-driven decision making and measurable outcomes.

Customers

Federal agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits

Culture

Collaborative, outcome-focused, modern marketing practices

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've managed 5-7 years of paid search, SEO, and email campaigns with proven ROI lift
  • You're certified in Google Ads and Google Analytics (or can get certified quickly)
  • You think in dashboards: you can pull raw data and tell a compelling performance story
  • You're energized by emerging tech (AI, GEO, automation) and want to pioneer new strategies
  • You want to work in-person with a creative, talented team on impactful client work
Won't Work If
  • You need remote flexibility; this role is on-site in Annapolis only
  • You're looking for deep specialization in one channel; this role requires breadth (search, SEO, email, display, analytics)
  • You can't handle ambiguity; the GEO and emerging channel work requires experimentation and iteration

Interview Process

1

Screening Call

Recruiter screens for certifications, relevant experience, and baseline fit with on-site requirement

2

Case Study / Portfolio Review

You'll walk through 2-3 campaigns you've managed: strategy, execution, optimization, and results

3

Technical Deep Dive

Conversation with hiring manager about GA/Ads platform expertise, SEO approach, and data analysis process

4

Team Interview

Meet with creative, analytics, and/or development team leads to assess collaboration fit

Interested in this role?

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