Get to know us
HawkSEM is a results-driven digital marketing agency with roots in paid search that date back more than a decade. Our founders are based in Los Angeles and lead a fully-remote team of marketing experts in over 30 states across the country.
As our team grows, so do our specialties
Our integrated approach to digital marketing includes a variety of service offerings, including:
- Paid Search/PPC
- SEO
- Performance Display
- CRO
- Shopping Feed Management
- Paid Social
- Content Marketing
Mission: Possible
Hawks take FLIGHT
Flexible
Leaders
Impactful
Growth-minded
High standards
Transparent
We use our collective expertise to continuously improve clients’ digital marketing programs and provide impressive, measurable results. Our 98% retention rate speaks for itself.
How’d we get here?
By practicing what we preach. Through our own ConversionIQ System (which we like to call our “secret sauce”), ROI-driven strategies, and staying on top of the latest and greatest industry developments, we continue to grow our client base and keep a steadfast commitment to their success.
HawkSEM is looking for dedicated team members who are in it to win it, ready to hit the ground running, and look forward to growing with us year after year.
Our team
We’re a diverse, knowledgeable team of digital marketers specializing as SEM, SEO, and paid media managers, lead strategists, sales executives, designers, and content marketers. Meet our team.
What makes us unique?
We believe that even a great digital marketing program can be improved. Our team is made up of multifaceted account managers who are trusted with full autonomy and strategic ownership over assigned client accounts.
Client-facing relationships
Strategy development
Hands-on execution
Our clients
Through preliminary audits and transparent communication, we partner with clients who don’t have the time or resources to effectively manage their digital marketing in-house:
Mid-market and enterprise companies
National lead generation and
eCommerce campaigns
SaaS, education, finance,
healthcare, & more
Our culture
The remote team at HawkSEM believes in consistent, open communication. Our passion for digital marketing and constant knowledge-sharing keep us connected, no matter how many miles and time zones are between us.
Most team members are part of smaller pods and work directly with a team lead on strategy — always collaborating, never micromanaging.
What makes a stellar member of the Hawk flock?
- Frequent collaborator with a love of learning
- Obsessed with results
- Passionate about the ever-changing world of digital marketing
- Adaptable and willing to learn new strategies
- Self-driven with an autonomous work ethic
- Strong GIF game is a bonus
- Asana, Slack, and Google Meet are our go-to platforms for connecting to share everything from a new Search Engine Land article to a personal win that’s worthy of a virtual high-five.
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Our perks
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Unlimited time off
The best results come from people with the time and energy to live their lives. Our unlimited PTO policy supports work/life balance by giving you flexibility and autonomy over your schedule. This benefit ensures our employees can take time for their health, religious holidays outside of our usual calendar, and vacations. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible hours when you need to attend an appointment or pick up the kiddos from daycare.
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Work where you want
HawkSEM has been a fully remote agency since its launch in 2006, which enables us to source the best talent from all across the country.
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Earn what you’re worth
We’ll pay you a salary commensurate with your experience, as well as performance, referral, and retention bonus incentives for additional earnings potential.
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Invest in your future
Work towards your long-term financial goals through a 401(k) plan with company match.
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Keep your skills sharp
Expand your digital marketing knowledge through team forums, training sessions, and HawkAcademy, an internal learning and development resource that gives you access to hundreds of courses, certifications, and more to sharpen your skills and personal interests.
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Take care of yourself
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance through an ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA) as well as company-paid Life and Disability Insurance. We also offer an annual stipend to use towards anything health or wellness related. Yoga classes? Running shoes? Camping gear? Pottery lessons? If it improves your wellbeing, it’s covered.
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Cover technology costs
Choose between a one-time stipend or a company-provided laptop to accommodate for work-related technology. We’ll also help cover home internet and streaming services.
You’re also probably wondering...
What’s the path for growth as an SEM, SEO, or Paid Social Media Manager?
We are proud to always promote from within. High-performing account managers have the opportunity to become senior managers and team leads:
- Senior Managers are SMEs in their respective channels and are consistently praised for their strong account performance and ability to excel in cross-collaborative teams; Lead Strategists are seasoned Hawks who are trusted to take on the responsibilities of a Senior Manager while also acting as a strategic second set of eyes and sounding board for 3-4 Account Managers in their pod.
As the organization expands and we maintain strong employee retention, many team leads have gone on to become Associate Directors and Directors, helping us grow the agency to new levels.
What resources would I work with?
Designers, developers, content writers, backlinks vendors, and an analytics and conversion tracking team.
What platforms and tools does the team use?
Google Ads Editor, Google Analytics, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Ads Manager and Pixel Helper, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SpyFu, CallRail, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager, Instapage, and Supermetrics, just to name a few… If it’s effective, we’re on it. If you know of something that would make us better, we’ll try it.
How will my performance be measured?
There are tangible measurements like client retention, client feedback, and account performance. We’ll also keep an eye on the intangibles, like internal activity, knowledge sharing, and going the extra mile to help fellow Hawks.
What does the onboarding process look like for a fully remote company?
- We start with a comprehensive, 30-day Asana onboarding project covering every task from adding an email signature and setting up health insurance to learning landing page design best practices and how our ConversionIQ system works. This is in addition to consistent video meetings with a team lead who will tailor your training experience and assist you in learning internal processes for things like client tracking, deliverables, reporting, etc., and adopting new/existing projects.
- We also stay connected through virtual all-company events and Slack channels covering a variety of interests like fantasy sports, pets, cooking, tv/movies, outdoor activities, and many more.
If everyone works remote, what hours would I be expected to work?
Local business hours. No need to wake up at 6 am on the West Coast for a 9 am East Coast meeting. We encourage and respect boundaries set on your calendar, email, and Slack.
How do billable hours and time tracking procedures work?
We prefer to empower, not micromanage. We don’t get bogged down with time tracking for billable hours. Instead, we provide transparency to account managers around client size and expected workload, to help them prioritize their work in a way that makes sense for their particular client roster.
Spread your wings
We’re looking for a few awesome people who share the same relentless drive for results.
View Our 2023 Hiring Roadmap Below
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SEM Manager
Are you a passionate digital marketer specializing in Search Engine Marketing (SEM)? Can you show us your ability to optimize paid search campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising?
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Paid Social Manager
Are you a creative digital marketer with a focus on social media? Can you develop and execute paid social campaigns that drive awareness and conversions on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn?
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Account Executive
Are you an experienced account executive with digital marketing savvy? Can you successfully win over new clients with your relationship-building and communication skills?
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SEO Manager
Do you have a passion for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content strategy? Can you show us your ability to achieve top search engine rankings on platforms like Google and Bing?