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Search Marketing Strategists

Part of Information Technology, in the Information Support and Services pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 13-1161.01

What the work is

Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.

On a typical day

  • Keep abreast of government regulations and emerging Web technology to ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
  • Identify, evaluate, or procure hardware or software for implementing online marketing campaigns.
  • Propose online or multiple-sales-channel campaigns to marketing executives.
  • Participate in the development or implementation of online marketing strategy.
  • Coordinate sales or other promotional strategies with merchandising, operations, or inventory control staff to ensure product catalogs are current, accurate, and organized for best findability against user intent.
  • Conduct market research analysis to identify search query trends, real-time search and news media activity, popular social media topics, electronic commerce trends, market opportunities, or competitor performance.

What it pays

$65,950
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $36,800
Experienced workers reach $128,200
  1. $37k10th
  2. $50k25th
  3. $66kMedian
  4. $95k75th
  5. $128k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $36,800, 25th $49,850, Median $65,950, 75th $95,040, 90th $128,200

About 4,140 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+19.2%

employment change in the Alamo region, 5,034 to 6,002 jobs · U.S. +7%

555

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 87,200

5,034

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 941,700

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension4.1
  2. Complex Problem Solving4.1
  3. Active Listening4.0
  4. Critical Thinking3.9
  5. Active Learning3.9
  6. Judgment and Decision Making3.8
  7. Speaking3.8
  8. Writing3.8

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less4%
  2. Certificate9%
  3. Some college17%
  4. Associate degree22%
  5. Bachelor's degree48%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

  • Northeast Lakeview
  • San Antonio
  1. Digital Marketing Level 1 Certificate

    Certificate · Online option · Science & Technology

  2. Social Media & Digital Marketing

    Degree · Online option · Science & Technology

  3. Social Media Level 1 Certificate

    Certificate · Science & Technology

  4. Marketing Management

    Degree · Certificate · Online option · Business & Entrepreneurship

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