Marketing Strategist

Why This Role Matters

Our clients don’t just need fragmented marketing services; they need consistency, direction, and trust. At Dogwood Media Solutions, our Marketing Strategists are the engines that keep client success running. This is a high-ownership, client-facing role for someone who thrives on clarity, execution, and communication.

In a Typical Agency

In a typical agency, the work you do would be split across multiple departments. At Dogwood, you will wear all of these hats:

• The Account Manager (Client-Facing Leader)
• The Constant Innovator (Strategic Adaptor)
• The Project Manager & Performance Reporter
• The Client Advocate & PR Storyteller

What You’ll Do (And How We Team Up)

You will execute directly: manage social media, content marketing, and public relations (PR) for your assigned accounts. You will collaborate on ads & tech: partner with our Web Development team (who executes technical SEO) and our Ad Specialist (who handles search and retargeting placements). You will review and present their monthly reports to your clients. You will direct creative assets: guide our graphic designers to ensure all visuals align perfectly with your client's brand strategy and goals.

What This Role Does Not Include

• Cold calling, sales, or proposal pricing
• Paid ad placement and backend campaign building
• Managing internal staff as a direct report

Who We Are Looking For (No Marketing Degree Required)

We don't care about a checklist of marketing buzzwords or a specific piece of paper. A college degree is not required. In fact, our most successful team members often come from non-traditional backgrounds—we have found that English majors, former teachers, and recent grads possess exactly the kind of communication skills and organizational grit we need. We will gladly take an outgoing, hustling innovator who wants to learn over a traditional marketing veteran any day of the week.

The Core Qualities You Must Have

• Exceptional Communication: You love writing, speak with confidence, and can craft a clear, professional email or lead a meeting without breaking a sweat
• Active Listening & Empathy: You can listen to a client's problem, truly understand what they need, and champion their voice internally to our team
• The "Hustle" Mindset: You are self-motivated, eager to learn new things quickly, and ready to figure out a solution when things change
• An Adaptable Brain: You aren't afraid of technology or industry shifts. You view tools like AI as assets that help you work smarter and faster
• Natural Organization: You can direct the work of others respectfully, keep track of multiple deadlines, and make sure nothing drops through the cracks

Our Culture

Where Work Gets Done Right (And We Have Fun Doing It): Let's be clear: Dogwood is not a playground. If you are looking for an agency where people sit around playing games and wasting time all day, this isn't the place for you. Dogwood is where clients send their work because they know it will get done right, on time, and efficiently. We take immense pride in our work ethic and our high standards. That said, we love to celebrate our hard work. We are a family-first, tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys being together.

• We have a stocked kitchen with coffee, sodas, and snacks
• We take daily team walks and keep the garage doors open on beautiful spring and fall days
• We host an annual get-together at the pool in the summer, friends-giving at Thanksgiving, and our annual Christmas party, sprinkled with other events throughout the year

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive starting compensation of $35,000 annually, with a formal performance and compensation review at 90 days to evaluate merit-based increases
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• $75,000 company-paid group life policy
• Insurance opt-out stipend if you don’t need coverage
• Support for professional development and continuing education

Join Us

If you want a role where you will be challenged, where your ownership matters, and where you will grow alongside a team that values your drive, we’d love to hear from you. Dogwood Media Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.