Junior Digital Marketer

Thirst Creative is an independent, award-winning agency, seeking a Junior Digital Marketer with 1-2 years of experience to join our growing and dynamic team. The role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data-driven marketing strategies and have experience with paid campaign optimisation, this is not a Content Creation role. You will develop and refine your skills in a creative and innovative environment that focuses on delivering measurable results for clients. At Thirst Creative, we offer unique opportunities for growth, respect, and a strong commitment to your professional development.

**About you**:
You are an enthusiastic digital marketer with a foundational understanding of key digital marketing channels and principles. Your strengths lie in campaign management, data analysis and strategy, and you excel at finding insights to inform and optimise marketing activities. You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Your passion for using technology and data to drive results makes you eager to learn and stay ahead of industry trends. You thrive in a dynamic agency environment, where you can challenge the status quo and bring innovative solutions to life. Autonomy excites you, and you are driven to make an impact with your marketing expertise.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the development of digital marketing strategies through research and analysis.
- Assist with campaign setup, performance tracking, and analysis, focusing on continual improvement.
- Manage and optimise digital marketing campaigns across platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Pinterest, ensuring strong ROI and performance.
- Support the team with reporting, insights, and recommendations using platforms like Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and other data tools.
- Collaborate with team members to integrate data-driven insights into broader marketing strategies.
- Collaborate on creative briefs, providing clear and concise direction to the design team.
- Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to align with their needs and wants, and participate in and run client meetings.
- Social media community management.
- Assist the agency with its own marketing strategy and execution.

**Key selection criteria**:

- 1-2 years of experience in a digital marketing role, preferably within an agency environment with a varied client portfolio.
- Strong understanding of campaign management and optimisation.
- ESSENTIAL: Experience with campaign management tools (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, etc.), Google Docs, Slides & Sheets.
- NICE TO HAVE: Experience with platforms like Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, Figma, Adobe, Canva, and marketing automation tools.
- Ability to interpret data to make informed marketing decisions and improve campaign performance.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to craft clear and compelling content.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
- A proactive and positive attitude, eager to learn and contribute to team success.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

**What's on offer**:
We’re officially certified 3 years in a row as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces 2024. We’re a collaborative environment full of diverse, highly-skilled people who share common values with a strong culture of care, curiosity and continuous improvement.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to work on diverse and exciting projects for a range of clients.
- Unique exposure to working end-to-end with start-up businesses, gaining hands-on experience across all facets of marketing.
- A flexible work environment with the option to work from home two days a week.
- A vibrant office location near Lygon Street in Carlton, close to public transport and a range of local amenities.
- Mentorship and guidance to help you grow your career.
- Regular social activities.
- Professional development.

**Thirst is officially recognised for being awesome**:
We’ve been certified as a **a Great Place to Work®** for 3 years in a row and in 2024 have also been named the **6th Best Workplace in Australia** (micro category - under 30 employees)

**Our Values**:
At Thirst Creative, we believe in fostering a culture of care, creativity, and continuous improvement. We value inclusivity and diversity, and we're committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applicants of all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds to apply.
- **Care** - We are kind, compassionate and respectful of each other —and we care about our community and our planet.
- ** Real** - We are practical, good, honest and hard