Digital Marketing Specialist โ Paid Media & Content
Location: Pewaukee, WI (Hybrid)
Department: Corporate Marketing Team
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Salary Range: $45k-$55k
About the RoleWeโre looking for a growthโoriented marketing professional whoโs excited to build skills across paid media and content creationโwhile helping drive measurable lead generation and brand growth. In this role, youโll support our paid advertising programs (Google Search, Performance Max, Meta/social ads, and more) and contribute to content development and email campaigns that advance corporate initiatives, including distributed marketing for our local studios and areas.
This role is ideal for someone who brings curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindsetโsomeone who thrives in a fastโpaced, supportive environment where testing, learning, and optimizing are part of the daily rhythm. Youโll collaborate closely with the Marketing Team, contribute to campaigns that matter, and see the direct impact of your work across our brand and studio network.
About Fred Astaire Dance Studios & Our Team CultureFor over 75 years, Fred Astaire Dance Studios has helped people transform their lives through the joy, confidence, and connection of dance โ enriching lives through dance is at the core of our mission. Weโre an established yet growing multi-location franchise organization with an international footprint of 300+ local dance studios, predominantly across the United States, each focused on helping students feel better, move better, and live better through dancing.
On the Corporate Marketing Team, we operate like a small, highโperforming inโhouse agency that supports hundreds of entrepreneurial dance studio owners, area reps, and their teams. We value curiosity, creativity, accountability, and a bias for actionโpeople who ask good questions, test new ideas, and take pride in their work to share the wonderful world of dance. As part of our team, youโll have room to experiment, build new skills, and grow your impact, with support from leadership and a clear line of sight from your work to realโworld outcomes in our studios.
If youโre excited about combining growth marketing with a mission that genuinely improves peopleโs lives at any stage, youโll feel right at home here.
What Youโll DoPaid Media & Conversion- Support the planning, launching, and management of paid campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Performance Max) and key social platforms (Meta, YouTube, TikTok; others as needed).
- Assist with dayโtoโday optimizations including bids, budgets, audiences, keywords, placements, and creative testing under guidance from marketing leadership.
- Write and test ad copy, headlines, and hooks that drive qualified leads and intro lesson bookings.
- Assist in building and managing retargeting and nurture campaigns that move prospects from awareness to intro to active students.
- Partner with web/dev and design teams to test and improve landing pages, forms, and user flows to increase conversion rates.
- Help onboard and support studios into paid programs with clear expectations, campaign setups, and simple education on โwhatโs working and why.โ
Content & SEO- Maintain an editorial calendar that connects blogs, landing pages, and studio content to key seasons, promotions, and programs.
- Write SEOโinformed content for website pages, blog posts, landing pages, guides, and press releases with a focus on lead generation.
- Collaborate with web/dev on onโpage SEO fundamentals (metadata, headings, internal links, basic schema; local/GEO emphasis for studios).
- Ensure all content reflects our brand voice and showcases the Fred Astaire Dance Studios experience.
Email & Lifecycle Marketing- Build and deploy segmented email campaigns that support intro offers, nurturing, and retention.
- Write compelling, conversionโoriented email copy and continuously test subject lines, messaging, and timing.
- Support field utilization of corporate email/SMS tools and help studios get more value from existing programs.
Analytics, Reporting & Enablement- Maintain clear performance reporting across paid, organic, email, and content channels.
- Translate data into simple, actionable insights and next steps for marketing leadership and studio stakeholders.
- Contribute to marketing playbooks, SOPs, and โrecipesโ that help studios adopt proven tactics faster.
What Success Looks LikeIn this role, youโll be measured by:
- Lower cost per lead and stronger lead acquisition across key campaigns.
- Improved conversion rates from click to inquiry/booking.
- Growth in organic traffic and lead volume.
- Stronger email engagement (opens, clicks, conversions)
- Consistent, timely launch campaigns and content that support both corporate and studio priorities.
30/60/90 highlights:- 30 days: Learn the brand, tools, workflows, and active programs; begin priority supporting priority projects and assisting with campaign execution.
- 60 days: Contribute to refining core campaigns, implement initial landingโpage and messaging tests, and help roll out an updated content/email cadence.
- 90 days: Demonstrate measurable improvements in key performance areas and contribute to a forward-looking roadmap for paid media, content, and email initiatives.
Requirements
What Weโre Looking ForExperience & Technical Skills- 2+ years handsโon experience supporting or managing digital ad campaigns (Google Ads + paid social required).
- Familiarity with optimizing toward lower CPL/CPA and improving conversion rates through structured testing and iteration.
- Strong copywriting skills for ads, landing pages, blogs, press releases, and email campaigns.
- Working knowledge of content & SEO best practices and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Notion); basic web/graphic design skills are helpful but not required.
- Comfortable using marketing tools including Google Ads, Google Analytics/Search Console, Ahrefs/SEMRush, major social ad platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and AI/automation solutions. Experience with TikTok, Microsoft/Bing Ads, Reddit, or programmatic platforms is a plus.
- Experience with multiโlocation, franchise, or localโservice brands is a plus but not required.
Mindset & Traits- Growthโoriented and experimentโdriven: naturally curious, always looking for ways to improve performance, efficiency, and results.
- Ownership mindset: takes responsibility for the quality of work and cares about outcomes, even while working under guidance.
- Organized and detailโoriented: able to manage multiple tasks, projects, timelines, and stakeholders with clarity and follow-through.
- Clear communicator: able to translate performance insights into simple, actionable language for nonโmarketers.
- Collaborative and coachable: enjoys partnering with teammates, welcomes feedback, and thrives in a supportive, learningโfocused environment.
How to ApplyPlease submit:
- Your resume โ including LinkedIn profile link
Optional but appreciated:
- A brief note/cover letter on why this role interests you
- 1โ2 examples of campaigns youโve managed or developed (what you did, what you learned & the impact)
- A short portfolio of ad copy, landing pages, or content youโre proud of
Benefits
Hybrid schedule with dedicated remote time: Onsite at our Pewaukee, WI office Monday through Thursday to support collaboration, creative problemโsolving, and handsโon learning. Fridays are remote, giving focused time for deep work and flexibility.
Supportive, growthโfocused environment: Youโll have access to mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Missionโdriven work: Your contributions directly support local dance studios across the country, helping students feel better, move better, and live better through dance.