The Most In-Demand Marketing Freelance Jobs in April 2021

The Most In-Demand Marketing Freelance Jobs in April 2021
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Last month, we saw an uptick in demand for three of our roles:

  • Paid social media marketer
  • Paid search marketer
  • SEO marketer

Why?

Our working theory: This was preparation for Apple’s privacy update, which launched on April 26 with iOS14.5.

Businesses likely wanted a pro to make sure they were ready to:

  • Pivot their (social) media buying strategies
  • Lean into their paid and organic search strategies

When it comes to intent, Google has more reliable first-party data than most social media channels — and that will only get truer on the privacy-first internet.

(Googling “best pressure washer” is a much stronger intent signal than watching a time lapse TikTok of a pressure-washing project.)

Wait — but what about email marketers?

Email marketing should prove resilient in the new privacy landscape — but they lost 20% of their pie slice in April. Email marketers often see a demand spike around holidays, explained MarketerHire sales team lead Matt Mozzochi. With no major holidays until the fourth of July, it makes sense they’re going through a lull.

Also, it’s worth stating the obvious: Pie charts are a zero sum game. Not every slice can grow at the same time.

Want to grab a slice of next month’s pie? Let us help you hire an expert marketer.

Mae RiceMae Rice
Mae Rice is editor in chief at MarketerHire. A long-time content marketer, she loves learning about the weird and wonderful feedback loops that connect marketing and culture.
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The Most In-Demand Marketing Freelance Jobs in April 2021

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Last month, we saw an uptick in demand for three of our roles. Our working theory: This was preparation for Apple’s privacy update, which launched on April 26 with iOS14.5.

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This is an excerpt from MarketerHire's weekly newsletter, Raisin Bread. To get a tasty marketing snack in your inbox every week, subscribe here.

Last month, we saw an uptick in demand for three of our roles:

  • Paid social media marketer
  • Paid search marketer
  • SEO marketer

Why?

Our working theory: This was preparation for Apple’s privacy update, which launched on April 26 with iOS14.5.

Businesses likely wanted a pro to make sure they were ready to:

  • Pivot their (social) media buying strategies
  • Lean into their paid and organic search strategies

When it comes to intent, Google has more reliable first-party data than most social media channels — and that will only get truer on the privacy-first internet.

(Googling “best pressure washer” is a much stronger intent signal than watching a time lapse TikTok of a pressure-washing project.)

Wait — but what about email marketers?

Email marketing should prove resilient in the new privacy landscape — but they lost 20% of their pie slice in April. Email marketers often see a demand spike around holidays, explained MarketerHire sales team lead Matt Mozzochi. With no major holidays until the fourth of July, it makes sense they’re going through a lull.

Also, it’s worth stating the obvious: Pie charts are a zero sum game. Not every slice can grow at the same time.

Want to grab a slice of next month’s pie? Let us help you hire an expert marketer.

Mae Rice
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Mae Rice is editor in chief at MarketerHire. A long-time content marketer, she loves learning about the weird and wonderful feedback loops that connect marketing and culture.

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