About Storm Ideas
Storm Ideas is a specialist agency that operates at the dynamic crossroads of media, entertainment, and technology.
Job Overview
The Digital Marketing Manager at Storm Ideas will lead at the intersection of creativity, SEO strategy, and automation. This role involves managing a team of five and overseeing the full scope of SEO and related services, driving measurable growth for major US TV and entertainment clients. The manager will shape the agency’s service offerings, standardise processes, oversee tools and budgets, and leverage AI-powered workflows to transform insights into impactful results—consistently delivering on time, on brief, and beyond expectations.
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised, with exceptional time-management skills and attention to detail, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- A creative problem-solver who thinks outside the box and consistently prioritises an outstanding client experience, even under pressure.
- Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of technical, on-page, and content SEO, with hands-on experience using common SEO and analytics tools such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Lighthouse.
- Experienced in managing people, including hiring, training, conducting one-on-ones, and performance reviews.
- Proficient with collaborative workflow tools like Airtable and FigJam, and quick to adapt to new technologies.
- Tech-curious, with a strong aptitude for learning both creative and technical processes, and comfortable experimenting with AI to streamline and enhance workflows.
- A confident and clear communicator, able to convey ideas concisely in writing, command credibility in meetings, and remain composed with clients under pressure.
- Skilled at prioritising tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and consistent follow-through.
Candidates with these qualities are likely to thrive at Storm Ideas, where outcomes, curiosity, and a growth mindset are valued as highly as experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of five across SEO, editorial content, digital programming, and analytics.
- Take full ownership of SEO strategy—including technical, on-page, content, and measurement—ensuring best practices are consistently applied across client websites.
- Be accountable for the quality of deliverables, adherence to timelines, and overall client satisfaction.
- Oversee analytics and reporting, including KPIs, dashboards, regular reports, and insights.
- Refine and package service offerings, while supporting proposals and pricing strategies.
- Manage budgets and resource utilisation for all services.
- Establish, document, and maintain scalable processes, SOPs, and team training materials
What It’s Like to Work at Storm Ideas
- Cutting-Edge Tools & Technology
Team members have access to the latest hardware and software—Windows or Mac—ensuring they are fully equipped for success. - Ideas Are Valued
Storm Ideas not only welcomes new ideas but actively implements them. Employee insights can influence how the company operates across teams. - Fast, Agile, and Adaptive
The agency moves with the energy of a start-up while benefiting from the support of a larger team. Quick decision-making and a responsive culture are standard. - Incredible Team with Global Reach
Employees join an international team of over 175 talented and passionate professionals. Recruitment focuses on skill, drive, and authenticity—team members are encouraged to be themselves. - Remote-First and Flexible
This role is fully remote within South Africa, with working hours aligned to 9:30 am – 6:00 pm UK time.
Benefits
Immediate Benefits
- 33 days of annual holiday
- High-end laptop (macOS or Windows)
- Premium monitors, headphones, keyboard, mouse, and gel rests
- Paid training to enhance skills
- Annual flu vaccination
After 3 Months
- Up to £700 (or local currency equivalent) to invest in home office equipment such as a chair or desk
- £750 (or local currency equivalent) every two years to select a personal mobile phone, with monthly mobile contract covered
- Enrolment in the workplace pension scheme with matched employer contributions
After 1 Year
- Performance-based annual bonus of up to 100% of monthly salary
Recruitment Process
- Questions & Task – Following a review of the application, candidates may be asked to respond to a set of questions via a self-recorded video and complete a brief task to demonstrate their skills.
- Interview – Strong candidates will be invited to an interview with Duncan, the Chief Content Officer.