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Digital Marketing Specialist

Helps organisations reach audiences online through search, social media, content and campaigns.

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What does this career involve?

Helps organisations reach audiences online through search, social media, content and campaigns.

Why is it important?

Businesses need to reach customers online and measure what communications work.

What do you need?

  • Marketing fundamentals and platform-specific practice
  • Writing, analytics and creative problem-solving
  • A portfolio of sample campaigns or results

How to start

Learn content and analytics basics, create a sample campaign, practise ethical audience targeting and show measurable project outcomes.

Useful skills to build

Build communication, digital confidence, problem-solving, teamwork and a habit of learning. Save practical projects or examples that show what you can do.

Do not promise sales or results you cannot substantiate; platforms and tools change often.

Career action plan

  • Confirm the entry requirements for your chosen role.
  • Compare accredited study or training routes.
  • Build a project, practical example or relevant experience.
  • Prepare a tailored CV and practise interviews.
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