Digital Content Writer/Copywriter

Spyder Trap is seeking an experienced Digital Content Writer/Copywriter to join our fast growing digital agency.

Be a part of a smart and talented team aiming to add significant value to our clients’ organizations. You’ll have an opportunity to work with a growing firm and a great roster of clients creating valuable websites, applications, mobile, search and social solutions. Our office environment is fast-paced, collaborative, rewarding and fun.  We tend to educate and foster growth instead of micro-manage.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving problems, taking on challenges and be able to work both in a team and individual environment. 

Required skills and experience:

• Two plus years of experience writing for corporate websites or eCommerce sites
• Bachelor degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills with a keen attention to detail
• Understanding of digital content styles, the content lifecycle and content marketing
• Basic understanding of XML and HTML
• Ability to manage multiple projects across several internal departments
• Knowledge of SEO best practices; incorporating key words and meta tags
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong research, organization and time management skills

Job duties will include:

• Develop content to attract and engage the audience and drive online sales of products in many categories
• Create and share relevant brand information in order to engage customers
• Define the communication objective for each product and develop the content plan/message hierarchy
• Gather information from various internal and external sources including market and customer research and refine/condense essential information
• Develop clear and actionable digital content that delivers the brand voice and aligns with the program and product objectives
• Apply SEO best practices, incorporating keywords and meta tags to increase SERP ranking
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives

Voted one of MN’s 100 Best Places to Work by the MN Business Magazine four years in a row as well as one of The Best Places to Work in 2014 by the Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal, Spyder Trap offers a competitive compensation package including 100% of medical and dental insurance, paid time off, life insurance and disability insurance.  We also offer bonus plans, a flexible spending plan, 401(K), and an awesome work/office environment.

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Senior Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Strategist

Spyder Trap is seeking a Senior Search Engine Marketing Strategist with three plus years of experience to join our digital marketing team. Beyond plain experience, we want a true digital marketer who can sculpt, build, test, explain and execute strategies to both internal and client teams. This person should be a search marketing fanatic and in tune with the constantly changing landscape that Google, Bing and online marketing platforms embody. The Senior SEM Strategist role at Spyder Trap will focus on Paid Search Marketing, Local Search Marketing and Analytics but have the opportunity to become a well-rounded search marketing maniac. Spyder Trap works with clients of all sizes and industries in both B2B and B2C.

Required skills and experience:

• 3+ years experience in search marketing, paid search marketing and local search
• Google AdWords, Bing Ads and Google Analytics experience required
• Experience strategizing, implementing, and optimizing paid search campaigns including Text Ads, Display Ads and Shopping
• Google AdWords and Google Analytics Certifications ideal, but not required (you will be required to obtain these certifications upon hire at Spyder Trap’s expense)
• Hands-on knowledge of best practices in SEM
• Strong analytical ability to translate data observations into actionable insights
• Attention to detail, strong organization and self-starter mentality
• Desire to continuously learn and perfect your talents and skills
• Ability to multi-task with strong time management skills
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience 

Job duties will include:

• Help in guiding Spyder Trap to a best-in-class category of search marketing
• Stay on the forefront of search marketing trends and best practices across search engine optimization paid search and local search
• Lead strategic and brainstorming sessions, strategy development process and campaign execution for staff and clients
• Ensure production deadlines are met while maintaining quality and integrity with an acute attention to detail
• Expert level understanding and use of all related search marketing tools, platforms, services, and analytics programs
• Deliver high quality reporting for clients and internal stakeholders
• Diversify and grow knowledge in SEO, local search, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, and landing page design
• Share knowledge internally (with Spyder Trap team and clients) and externally (through blog posts, etc.)
• Help lead and foster the company’s online marketing culture, team environment, and client/project success dedication
• Help maintain an awesome company culture that leads to consecutive awards for Best Places To Work.

This is your chance to work with an online marketing team that not only leads the industry in thought leadership, but also knows how to have fun and embrace a team environment.

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Content Strategist

Spyder Trap is seeking an experienced Content Strategist to join our fast growing digital agency.

Be a part of a smart and talented team aiming to add significant value to our clients’ organizations. You’ll have an opportunity to work with a growing firm and a great roster of clients creating valuable websites, applications, mobile, search and social solutions. Our office environment is fast-paced, collaborative, rewarding and fun.  We tend to educate and foster growth instead of micro-manage.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving problems, taking on challenges and be able to work both in a team and individual environment. 

Required skills and experience:

• Three plus years of digital content strategy experience in a client-facing, strategic planning role
• Experience designing, defining, developing and launching both small-scale and large-scale digital projects on a variety of platforms
• Bachelor degree in English, Journalism or related field
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex content processes, standards and best practices to clients
• Superior knowledge of digital best practices, including both technical applications and digital content strategies and tactics
• Understanding of usability best practices
• Strong public speaking, presentation and writing skills
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects across several internal departments
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Up-to-date on pop culture as well as local, national and international news
• Basic Google Analytics knowledge

Job duties will include:

• Client-facing strategic digital planning for clients in many industries
• Assess client business situations and formulate strategic points of view on digital opportunities
• Develop the vision/roadmap/plan for each client’s content needs
• Identify the audience, the amount and the type of content
• Successfully produce content strategy deliverables including key findings, recommendations, editorial guidelines, content calendars, etc
• Lead internal and client-facing strategic collaborations
• Understand and apply emerging digital practices when relevant
• Lead cross-practice internal teams on multiple projects
• Apply SEO best practices, incorporating keywords and meta tags to increase SERP ranking
• Help compile estimates across engineering, user interface, quality assurance, project management and technical leadership
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives

The Content Strategist will report to the Creative Director.

Voted one of MN’s 100 Best Places to Work by the MN Business Magazine four years in a row as well as one of The Best Places to Work in 2014 by the Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal, Spyder Trap offers a competitive compensation package including 100% of medical and dental insurance, paid time off, life insurance and disability insurance.  We also offer bonus plans, a flexible spending plan, 401(K), and an awesome work/office environment.

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iOS Application Developer

Spyder Trap, Inc. is seeking an experienced iOS developer to join our fast growing digital agency and development team.

Be a part of a smart and talented team aiming to add significant value to our clients’ organizations. You’ll have an opportunity to work with a growing firm and a great roster of clients creating valuable websites, applications, mobile, search and social solutions. Our office environment is fast paced, collaborative, rewarding and fun. We tend to educate and foster growth instead of micro-manage.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving problems, taking on challenges and be able to work both in a team and individual environment. We’re looking for someone who is truly passionate (obsessed is OK) about the web, mobile, online communications, Internet marketing, business, and technology.

Required skills and experience:

• 4+ years experience
• Xcode 6+
• Experience working with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics, and Core Text
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Objective-C / Swift
• XML
• JSON
• Strong familiarity with Git or other VCS
• Experience with android
• Bonus: Experience with cross-platform development utilizing frameworks such as Xamarin

Job duties will include:

• Develop applications for iOS
• Unit-test code for usability and reliability
• Developing web and mobile applications
• Maintaining API’s and existing applications
• Database schema design and implementation
• Integration of 3rd party platforms and applications
• Collaboration with development and internal business teams
• Learning, adapting, researching, teaching, sharing 24/7
• Client support of all web services

Spyder Trap offers a competitive compensation package including paid vacation, 100% of employee medical and dental insurance, life insurance and disability insurance.  We also offer bonus plans, a flexible spending plan and 401(K).

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PHP Developer

Spyder Trap, Inc. is seeking an experienced developer to join our fast growing digital agency and development team.

Be a part of a smart and talented team aiming to add significant value to our clients’ organizations. You’ll have an opportunity to work with a growing firm and a great roster of clients creating valuable websites, applications, mobile, search and social solutions. Our office environment is fast paced, collaborative, rewarding and fun. We tend to educate and foster growth instead of micro-manage.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving problems, taking on challenges and be able to work both in a team and individual environment. Were looking for someone who is truly passionate (obsessed is OK) about the web, mobile, online communications, Internet marketing, business, and technology.

Required skills and experience:

• 4+ years experience
• HTML5/CSS expertise
• JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, Prototype, etc.)
• Proficient in PHP, OOP/MVC
• Experience with PHP Framework (Symphony, Laravel, CodeIgnitor, etc)
• LAMP server administration experience
• SQL expertise (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with Git or other VCS
• Experience with database administration

Job duties will include:

• Developing web and mobile applications
• Writing server-side processing/parsing scripts
• Maintaining API’s and existing applications
• Database schema design and implementation
• Integration of 3rd party platforms and applications
• Collaboration with development and internal business teams
• Learning, adapting, researching, teaching, sharing 24/7
• Client support of all web services

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Account Strategist

The Account Strategist will work with the sales team to identify and help develop strategic partnerships with new and existing clients by identifying new opportunities. This position will manage new online marketing opportunities from lead generation through project discovery/kickoff, and will work in conjunction with Project Managers to ensure that all projects are being completed on time, within budget, and that the project meets client expectations. The Account Strategist will report directly to the Director of Client Strategy.

Outline of duties:

• Identify, pitch, and close new business accounts
• Achieve monthly and annual sales goals
• Create project proposals and client pitches
• Consult, advise, and develop new opportunities with potential and existing clients for online communication, search marketing, email marketing and social media
• Create and propose digital marketing recommendations that best suit clients’ needs strategically and tactically
• Work with internal teams to develop detailed proposals and other sales-related presentations as needed
• Be actively involved in industry events, associations, educational events, social media, and business networking opportunities
• Assist other sales team members with developing team and individual sales strategies and lead generation approaches
• Set and manage client expectations
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives
• Continue to deepen own understanding of core technical areas of company
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
• Assist in strategy, forecasting, and planning of business accounts and projects within managed accounts
• Develop digital and mobile solutions to drive profitable opportunities with clients by offering multiple solutions to achieve targeted revenues
• Assist with other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

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