Mid-Level

Online Marketing Strategist

The digital presence architect — developing strategies to maximize online visibility and engagement.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Industries that often hire Online Marketing Strategists
Professional Services · 28%Technology & Information · 10%Financial Services · 10%Wholesale & Distribution · 8%Manufacturing · 6%Healthcare · 5%
Job markets for Online Marketing Strategists
Employment concentration · ~391 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Marketing
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Online Marketing Strategist

As an Online Marketing Strategist, you develop strategies for online marketing success. You're planning how to drive visibility, engagement, and conversion through digital channels. This role focuses on strategic thinking and planning rather than hands-on execution.

Your day involves analysis, planning, and stakeholder communication. You might analyze a website's performance, develop a search marketing strategy, present recommendations to clients or leadership, and review results of ongoing initiatives. You need strategic thinking skills and deep understanding of how digital channels work together.

The challenge is developing strategies that work in an unpredictable digital environment. Algorithms change, competitors react, and consumer behavior shifts. Success requires strategies that are adaptable while maintaining clear direction.

What people in this role value
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Online Marketing Strategist
Agency vs in-houseChannel scopeClient mixExecution involvementMeasurement focus
Online marketing strategy varies by setting and scope. Agency roles work across multiple clients; in-house provides depth with one brand. Some strategists focus on specific channels (search, social); others take integrated approaches. The degree of involvement in execution versus pure strategy varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$93K+13%
Professional Services$89K+8%
Energy & Utilities$86K+4%
Financial Services$80K-3%
Wholesale & Distribution$76K-8%
Compared to Marketing average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Online Marketing Strategists (SOC 13-1161.01), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsMarketing track →
Online Marketing StrategistAthlete Marketing AgentPromotional Marketing AgentEvent Brand AmbassadorMarketing Brand AmbassadorRetail Brand AmbassadorBrand AmbassadorSales Brand AmbassadorTelemarketing Representative (Telemarketing Rep)Marketing ProcessorTelemarketing Sales Representative (Telemarketing Sales Rep)Advertising Associate+107 more
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What it takes to advance
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Business acumen
Senior roles connect digital to business outcomes
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Leadership presence
Strategy roles require influencing stakeholders
3
Team management
Director roles lead strategy teams
Lateral Moves
Digital Marketing Manager →
If you want to own execution alongside strategy
Growth Marketing Manager →
If you want to focus on growth across channels
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What types of strategic work does this role focus on?
How does strategy connect to execution teams?
What does the client or stakeholder landscape look like?
How are strategies measured for success?
What's the balance between channels and integrated strategy?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$42K–$145K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
861K
U.S. Employment
+6.7%
10yr Growth
87K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Complex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWritingSystems AnalysisMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
13-1161.01

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