Interested in a career in SEM? Learn more about Anvil’s Account Coordinator position.

About Anvil Media Inc.
Anvil Media is looking for an Account Coordinator that has a degree in computer science, economics, finance, marketing or related discipline. We are looking for someone that is tech savvy, on the bleeding edge of social marketing, and can crunch numbers all before lunch. If you do not possess the above qualifications, let’s not waste each others’ time.

We offer competitive compensation packages including healthcare benefits, matching 401k savings plan and performance bonuses. Let’s not forget the monthly happy hour sessions, quarterly field trips and advertising agency league activities like bowling and softball.

The position involves a three-month trial period designed to determine overall fit within the company. The Account Coordinator will report directly to an Account Director, but will work closely to support Senior Account Executives and Account Executives.

Job Responsibilities – Supporting Executives to:

• Developing search engine marketing plans for client sites: competitive benchmarking, keyword research, site optimization, inbound link strategy
• Developing and managing PPC  and CPM advertising campaigns (Google, MSN, Facebook, Display, Shopping Engines): competitive benchmarking, keyword research, text ad creation, landing page testing and optimization, bid management to ROI
• Researching and initiating new techniques to improve marketability and conversion of sites
• Measuring ROI and effectiveness of organic search engine traffic and pay-per-click activities
• Analyzing results and presenting next steps to clients
• Testing and identifying mix of marketing variables that optimize results and exceed goals
• Analyzing site traffic platforms for traffic patterns and visitor trends
• Working with outside partner agencies with web development and design, and email marketing

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, or related discipline
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proven analytical skills and comfortable analyzing large quantities of data using Excel
• Experience with web analytics programs such as WebTrends, Omniture, Google Analytics, etc
• General understanding of HTML and website programming and design, however this position is not a Web development role
• Advanced Internet research skills and understanding of technology
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities effectively in a complex, fast-paced business environment with strict deadlines
• Comfortable working on own and with a team

How to Apply 

Please reply with cover letter, salary requirements, and resume and send email to hr@anvilmediainc.com. No calls please.

Best Google Places Bug Yet!

I was recently working on claiming a Google Places listing for a client when I ran into an issue (not my first Google Places issue – but the best one yet!). As I tried to claim the listing I received an error – so I went to the highlighted field. It said “Arizona”. Ok, what could be wrong with the state?

I read the error over and over puzzled – “No such State/Province in this country. Please enter a valid State name (or Province name)”.  Next, I thought maybe the country was set wrong – nope – it said good ‘ol U.S. of A… Maybe the zip code? Wrong-o, it was right.

Final conclusion, Google is trying to take over the world by dictating which states are legit now.

Google Now Offers Towing Services?

Take a look at the below claimed Google Places listing for a Google office – one of three things is happening:

1. Someone hacked the listing and uploaded a couple tow truck images.

2. Google has merging issues with their own listings.

3. Google now offers towing services.

 

 

A Valentine’s Day Infographic

Ah, love is in the air and Overstock.com has blessed this day with an infographic on all that lovey dovey stuff like diamond engagement rings, the ratio of single women vs men and much more. Rock on Overstock.com.

You can enjoy the full-size version here.

Angry Birds Slowly Taking Over The World – One Lego At A Time!

If you haven’t played it – you have yet to live! The more than slightly addicting Angry Birds app is utilized by more than one Anvil employee and apparently the Angry Bird phenomenon has reached Lego lengths. According to Mashable if you go to Tsang Yiu Keung’s Facebook Page you can check out his sweet Lego work.  A-MAZ-ING!