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Digital Strategist in Washington, DC

Digital Strategist job description

Digital strategists identify digital marketing strategies for meeting a company’s or client’s goals and define target audiences for digital campaigns. These professionals may lead or participate in search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) efforts and use web analytics software to gain insight into user behaviors. The position requires the ability to translate quantitative information into creative strategies.

Typical digital strategist duties:

Using web-based tools to conduct market researchIdentifying the appropriate digital media channels and strategies to connect and engage with customersAnalyzing data and measuring the effectiveness of campaigns

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A/B testing
AI marketing tools
Answer engine optimization (AEO) and SEO
Business planning and forecasting
Competitive analysis
Customer experience management
Digital advertising
Integrated campaigns
Market research
Marketing analytics
Social analytics
Storytelling
Salary for Digital Strategist in Washington, DC

127015 - 176225

Low
127015
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
149625
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
176225
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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