Growth Marketing Associate supporting paid media and content marketing initiatives for Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Collaborating with teams to advance corporate and studio priorities in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
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).
Handle day‑to‑day 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 “what’s working and why.”
Maintain an editorial calendar that connects blogs, landing pages, and studio content to key seasons, promotions, and programs.
Write SEO‑informed content for website pages, blog posts, landing pages, guides, and press releases with a focus on lead generation.
Collaborate with web/dev on on‑page 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.
Build and deploy segmented email campaigns that support intro offers, nurturing, and retention.
Write compelling, conversion‑oriented 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.
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 “recipes” that help studios adopt proven tactics faster.
2+ years hands‑on 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 multi‑location, franchise, or local‑service brands is a plus but not required.
**Mindset & Traits**
Growth‑oriented and experiment‑driven: 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 detail‑oriented: 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 non‑marketers.
Collaborative and coachable: enjoys partnering with teammates, welcomes feedback, and thrives in a supportive, learning‑focused environment.
Benefits
**Hybrid schedule with dedicated remote time:** Onsite at our Pewaukee, WI office Monday through Thursday to support collaboration, creative problem‑solving, and hands‑on learning. Fridays are remote, giving focused time for deep work and flexibility.
**Supportive, growth‑focused environment: **You’ll have access to mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
**Mission‑driven work:** Your contributions directly support local dance studios across the country, helping students feel better, move better, and live better through dance.
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