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esd & associates, a leading full-service advertising firm, seeks an Account Executive team member, motivated to achieve business success by developing marketing plans/strategies that achieve ROI results for existing and new client-partners.

This team member will keep clients involved on a day to day project status, attend client meetings, open job jackets, develop proposals, execute status reports, and set up meetings. This team member reports to senior leadership team.

If you have a strong organization, presentation, and writing skills, and want to work with a motivated team where you can expand your marketing skillset then send your resume and writing samples to jobs@esdandassociates.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Achieved writing execution skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Marketing eye
• Proficiency in the following is required: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe suite (basic) and basic computer programs
• Social media programs, internet marketing and ability to execute
• Outgoing personality; Enjoy networking

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Marketing and/or English/Communication degrees preferred. Bi-lingual a plus.
• A minimum of one-year Advertising agency and/or Media Company and/or marketing experience

PREFERRED:

• Agency Experience
• Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge

esd & associates is seeking a Copywriter with experience developing creative copy (i.e. catchy headlines, subheads, body copy, web site content, press releases, etcetera) Technical writing skills and creative copy insight a must!

The applicant must be able to think strategically understanding the target audience and assuring copy matches client expectations. Editing projects and coordinating projects with the team is a skill requirement.

The candidate must have great computer skills working with MS Word, MS Excel, and basic Adobe software applications. They should also possess strong self-motivation and an innate desire to succeed.

The applicant will present a successful work history record and references upon request. This position is full-time with benefits. This salaried career offers a growth track with the opportunity to work alongside a great team and an exceptional client base. Reply to jobs@esdandassociates.com with your resume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Writing competence
• Creative idea innovation
• Technical article and report composition
• Editing mastery
• Organizational skills
• Listening retention
• Quick thinker
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Internet interfaces, Adobe software and basic computer programs
• Able to multi-task

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Writing and editing skills a must
• 2+ years of writing experience required

PREFERRED:

• English and/or Communications and/or Marketing degree preferred
• Ideal person is someone with agency or publication experience

esd & associates seeks a skilled individual with a background in online marketing strategy, execute and analyze. The applicant should exhibit a solid understanding of search engine optimization, online advertising and social media platforms. The candidate must be technically competent. Strong data analysis, report summarization, online research skills are necessary to achieve success in this position. In addition, the PPC/SEO Analyst will manage projects, organize information and deliver on client deadlines.

This position involves the applicant participating in the execution of client projects and the contributing to the company’s online marketing knowledge to expand the department. They will assist in presentations and correspondence that support the AE department in broadening their client’s business. The right candidate will be invigorated by the face-paced environment and challenge this position promises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Optimize and increase presence on search engines through SEO and PPC traffic management with clear client return results
• Develop and execute campaigns through mobile and social platforms and media channels
• Supervise content creative review and approval process from beginning to end
• Analyze and compare weekly/monthly/quarterly performance campaign
• Able to decipher, interpret and create Google Analytics Reports
• Provide feedback and strategy on campaign improvement
• Report program and channel performance
• Provide support for integrated campaigns
• Large volume PPC campaign management experience desired
• Contributing and participating in client strategy meetings
• Assist in the creation of web marketing plans
• Ability to enhance site design, layout, content, and navigation to provide a highly relevant and usable site experience
• Manage the online marketing calendar for promotional planning and web updates
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Omniture Site Catalyst, Google Analytics and/or MicroStrategy a plus
• Comprehension of media buying – online and offline

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in Marketing, Business, or similar discipline
• 3+ years of experience in an online marketing role

PREFERRED:

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong problems solving skills
• High attention to detail and execution-focus
• Able to distill complex information into simple extracts
• Efficient in self-management and time tracking on projects
• Technically literate in the newest content creating software and digital outreach platforms
• Able to move between projects and clients without inaccuracies and irritation
• Capable of reporting, explaining, researching and questioning effectively
• Enthusiastic about keeping up with marketing trends and tools
• Proven ability to establish long client relationships and provide results on their behalf
• Intrinsically driven while still team-oriented
• Must thrive in a quick-paced environment with tight deadlines

esd & associates seeks a web/graphic designer to join our fun, client-focused team! Come join one of San Antonio’s leading digital creative agencies and inspire your creative mind. Work alongside a full creative team on a variety of projects from full marketing campaign materials to multimedia interactive web sites with e-commerce capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, design, and execute a variety of projects. Must have a strong portfolio. Must enjoy working independently on various design projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate is expected to have the following skill sets:

• Creatively express Client brand objectives developing campaigns and interactive properties
• Design for Interactive applications
• Demonstrate proficiency in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers
• Show strong attention to detail
• Organize and prioritize their work
• Perform proficiently in the following: Adobe Creative Suite 5, Windows and Macintosh-based operating systems and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 2+ years of job experience performing above tasks
• Must have a “creative” eye – ability to visualize and design high-end concepts

PREFERRED:

• Agency experience
• Illustration experience a plus

Come join a team that will inspire your creative mind. Work alongside a creative team of web and mobile designers and developers on a variety of interactive mobile/tablet sites. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, program, and execute a variety of application-based projects. Must have a strong mobile application portfolio. Must enjoy working independently on various coding projects and be willing to constantly learn new skills to stay abreast of technology changes.

We are seeking the following in a new team member:

• An individual who seeks a growing creative company where their contributions are noticed and rewarded
• A programming background using the following languages/frameworks: C/C++/C#, PHP, JavaScript, iOS, and Android.
• Someone with a motivated, self-starter personality and an ability to meet tight deadlines

We are looking for an individual who is excited about being part of a creative agency and who enjoys thinking of new ways to implement web technology to enhance the marketing reach of our non-profit and retail clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than 1 year of professional, relevant experience
• Experience in creating mobile web applications to work on a wide variety of devices/browsers (including Apple, Android, Windows, and Blackberry)
• Development experience using the following languages/frameworks: Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Swift, iOS, Android Java, and Node.js
• Passion for enhancing usability and user experience
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Proficient with basic design software – i.e. Adobe Photoshop
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for code quality that follows best practices
• A strong passion for learning and adapting to new technologies
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 1+ years of experience performing above tasks
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent job relative experience
• Masters in Computer Science a plus

PREFERRED:

Agency experience a plus

esd & associates, San Antonio’s leading digital creative agency, seeks a PR Account Executive team member. Should be motivated to achieve publicity success for client partners and possess the ability to market the firm with the team from agency promotion to lead generation.

Candidate must have a social fervor with clients both face to face and on the phone. Should possess strong self-motivation, a willingness to think outside the box with their creative ideas and taking on new challenges.

If you have strong presentation and writing skills, have a firm grasp on PR execution, and want to work with a motivated and growing team, please upload your resume and writing samples today!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Achieved writing execution skills
• Have local and regional media relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in the following required: PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe suite (basic) and basic computer programs
• Social media & internet pr/marketing experience
• Outgoing personality

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Marketing and/or English/Communication degrees preferred.
• Advertising/PR agency and/or Media Company and/or marketing experience required.

Engage in promoting or creating buzz by individuals, groups, or organizations for client-partners and agency through social media strategy, application, and internet marketing. Develop written social media marketing plans, programs for corporate implementation, and execute social media concepts. Create content for various mediums to help facilitate client campaign messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Social Media Tasks:

• Develop strong social media strategies for outreach and engagement (write and facilitate)
• Actively participate in social media activities (i.e. client blog, personal blog, social bookmarking, commenting)
• Create content for various mediums to help facilitate client campaign messaging
• Utilize PR and creative/programming team to execute unique social media concepts
• Develop skills in InDesign for creative and various web programs to expandability to execute most social media concepts
• Leverage social media activities
• Introduce a new social media tool, trend or application for company review once a week
• Leverage your own social media networks/blog for the company and client-partner growth while still assuring viral and open nature of posts and communication
• Research and create internet marketing using both viral and paid components to drive traffic to social media outlets/website/twitter etc
• Measure social media strategies & internet marketing and provide monthly reports on successes

SEO/SEM Tasks:

• Understand google analytics
• Develop a keyword portfolio for SEO/SEM clients
• Review copy to assure keyword execution is on target
• Optimize keyword portfolio by testing ad copy, landing pages, and bidding strategies
• Write ad copy for Search Engine Marketing for google ad word campaigns
• Purchase media after approval by creative director
• Track, report and analyze PPC initiatives and campaigns
• Other tasks as requested but not identified above

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Communications/PR/English
• Creative thinking skills
• Writing skills
• Knowledge in social media tools and techniques
• Professional communication skills

PREFERRED:

• Agency Experience
• Mac OS X Competency
• Excellent with MS Office/iWork to create budgets and presentations

esd & associates is seeking a Spanish Copywriter, whose primary language is Spanish, with experience developing Spanish creative copy (i.e. catchy headlines, subheads, body copy, web site content, press releases, etcetera). The ability to write in colloquial Spanish is a must!

The applicant must be able to think strategically understanding the target audience and assuring copy matches client expectations. Editing projects and coordinating projects with our team is a skill requirement.

The applicant will provide Spanish writing samples and references upon request. This position is contract-based dependent on our client projects. Reply to jobs@esdandassociates.com with your resume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Writing competence
•    Colloquial/Spoken Spanish writing
•    Creative idea innovation
•    Technical article and report composition
•    Editing mastery
•    Listening retention
•    Proficiency in Word Processing software and basic computer programs

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•    Writing and editing skills a must
•    2+ years Spanish writing experience required
•    English language fluency in speaking and writing a must!

PREFERRED:

•    English and/or Communications and/or Marketing degree preferred
•    Ideal person is someone with agency or publication experience

esd & associates, San Antonio’s leading digital creative agency, seeks a full-time web/interactive developer to join our fun, client-focused team!

Come join a team that will inspire your creative mind. Work alongside a full creative team on a variety of projects from full marketing campaign materials to interactive web sites with e-commerce capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, design, and execute a variety of projects. Must have a strong web portfolio. Must enjoy working independently on various coding projects and be willing to constantly learn new skills to stay abreast of technology changes.

The company is well versed in assisting with employer sponsorship and/or work permits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to:

• Construct in a variety of programming languages (HTML, HTML5, XHTML, PHP, CSS, etc.)
• Skilled with WordPress and other open source content management systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers
• Experience with SEO Optimization
• Show strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new software to expand skillset
• Work with others in a team environment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 2+ years of job experience performing above tasks
• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree

PREFERRED:

• Agency experience a plus

esd & associates seeks a passionate digital analyst to participate in a 3-month internship. You will work alongside the digital marketing team on a variety of projects including the development, execution, and measurement of integrated digital marketing strategies — incorporating social media, email, SEM (PPC & SEO), content marketing, and lead generation & nurturing for clients within various industries in the B2C and B2B sectors.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collecting data relating to Key Performance Indicators of esd’s digital marketing efforts and reporting them in an organized structure.
• Analyzing the performance data and gathering actionable insights for future marketing efforts.
• Advising the Digital Marketing Strategists and Account Planners on actionable insights for various accounts.
• Aiding Digital Marketing Strategists in the development and execution of integrated digital marketing strategies and lead nurturing campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of the basic marketing principles, such as concepts pertaining to buyer journeys and conducting SWOT analyses.
• Basic knowledge of the various digital marketing mediums, including SEM SEO, PPC, social media, email, and content.
• Familiar with concepts within statistics.
• Proficient in statistical software, including Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to glean useful insights from large and complex data.Willingness to learn and be proactive.
• Willingness to learn and be proactive

esd & associates seeks a creative graphic/web designer to participate in a 3-month internship! Come join a team that will inspire your creative mind. Work alongside a full creative team on a variety of projects from full marketing campaigns to brochures. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, design and execute a variety of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work with creative & content team to develop advertising pieces that have a high ROI for client-partners
• Knowledge in all advanced design programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Flash, etc.)
• Web design capabilities using PHP, CSS, Joomla, WordPress, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or currently working on Bachelors degree

OR

3+ yrs experience in Graphic/Web Design

PREFERRED:

• Experience with web design
• Illustration skills
• Video Editing experience

Interns will receive real, valuable hands-on experience to develop their PR skills. Internships at esd go beyond making copies – good communication and writing skills will inevitably develop while working with our team. Interns will work on several accounts and often across practices to get the “big picture” of what digital influence PR really is. Interns will gain exposure to accounts in the technology, public affairs, and consumer/corporate service lines.

Responsibilities include:

• Media monitoring for client coverage and industry trends
• Completing various projects assigned by the team
• Editorial calendar maintenance and research
• Drafting media pitches
• Assisting in the coordination of team meetings/attend internal team meetings
• Administrative support for the group, including conducting in-depth research, correspondence, and coordinating events
• Attending editorial calls, internal client meetings, client meetings as a silent listener, and briefings with editors as a silent listener

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about public relations, social media, will have a strong work ethic, be able to multitask, will be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and resourceful.
• Interns need to know how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and must be Internet savvy as much of the work is research-oriented.
• Prior PR and/or social media experience and PR-related degree preferred but not required.
• We will consider graduating seniors or recent grads.

esd & associates seeks a creative web developer to participate in a 3-month internship! Come join a team that will inspire your creative mind. Work alongside a full creative team on a variety of projects from full marketing campaigns to basic web sites. We are looking for bright, motivated, and creative people who wants hands-on web design/development experience. Duties may include building or updating Web pages using HTML in the content management system or via CSS framework.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills:

• HTML (hand-coding)
• Working knowledge of Photoshop (image resizing, cropping, laying out graphics, optimizing)
• CSS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Current student working to obtain a degree in the Web Design/Development field
• Some course work in the field needed in the Joomla & WordPress CMS using HTML coding

PREFERRED:

Useful skills:

• jQuery
• WordPress
• Joomla
• Social media knowledge

Esd is searching for a self-motivated intern that is eager to showcase and expand upon their video production skills as a part of our expanding Creative Team. The Video Production Intern would work directly with our Creative video team to concept, storyboard, direct, and edit video for a variety of clients.  The purpose of this internship is to educate and offer real-world experience through video in a variety of projects. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about a great company with a rich heritage and fun work environment, please send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or reel to charlie@esdandassociates.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential Job Functions:

• Produce and assist on videos along with the Director.
• Conceptualize ways to create & engage different audience segments through storytelling
• Post-production footage for distribution online
• Attend weekly status,  production meetings & on-location shoots.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and work ethic

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Minimum of High School diploma; enrolled in university classes

Experience: Intern position – no previous professional experience required

Skills: Excellent communication, writing and reasoning skills

Knowledge/Technology/Tools: Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite &  Basic Camera & Video editing skills.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Sometimes required to lift and carry loads of 10 pounds or more
• Occasionally required to bend, squat and /or kneel
• Occasionally need to reach above shoulder level
• Must be able to write understandably and to clearly communicate orally

Work Environment:
Fun, upbeat company culture
Occasionally required to climb stairs

Special Conditions of Employment:
Employees must comply with all Company policies and procedures, e.g. random drug testing and smoking, as covered in the employee manual.