A digital marketing career can begin in content, social media, search, paid advertising, sales or account management, and many professionals move between these areas as they grow. Employers look for practical skills, a portfolio of real work and clear communication more than formal degrees. Shootup Media is currently hiring a Content Creator and a Sales Person, both full-time in Jharkhand with one to three years of experience. Applicants submit a short form and a PDF resume under 300 KB, and HR replies directly.
Current openings at Shootup Media
Content Creator
Creates videos, posts and written content for clients and the agency. Candidates should be comfortable speaking in public and on camera, have basic English communication, know basic video editing tools and understand social media.
Sales Person
Builds relationships with potential clients and explains services. Candidates need basic English communication, confidence in public speaking and a basic understanding of digital marketing and public relations.
Common entry points into a digital marketing career
- Content and social media: writing, short video, graphics and community management.
- SEO: keyword research, on-page optimisation, technical audits and local search.
- Paid advertising: running Google and Meta campaigns, budgets and reporting.
- Sales and business development: finding and converting new clients.
- Account management: coordinating projects and client communication.
- Analytics: tracking, dashboards and turning data into recommendations.
Skills that help in any digital marketing role
- Clear communication: explaining ideas simply in writing and in conversation, in English and the local language.
- Understanding customers: knowing what people search for, what they worry about and why they buy.
- Basic tools: Google Analytics, Search Console, Meta Business Suite, Canva and a video editor.
- Curiosity with data: looking at results, asking why and testing improvements.
- Reliability: meeting deadlines and following through on small details.
Free ways to build skills
Several platforms offer free training and certificates: Google Skillshop for Google Ads and Analytics, Meta Blueprint for Facebook and Instagram advertising, and HubSpot Academy for content and inbound marketing. Certificates help, but employers value applied work more. Create a small portfolio by running a social page, writing articles, editing short videos or helping a local business with its Google profile, and note what you did and what changed.
Preparing a strong application
- Keep the resume short: one or two pages, saved as a PDF under the size limit.
- Show results: list specific work, such as videos created, followers grown or leads generated, with honest numbers.
- Include links: a portfolio, social profiles or sample content relevant to the role.
- Match the role: for content roles, highlight on-camera and editing work; for sales roles, highlight conversations, targets and relationships.
- Check details: correct phone number and email, and no spelling mistakes.
How a digital marketing career grows
Many people start as executives or specialists in one channel, then grow into senior specialist, team lead or strategist roles. Others move into account management, client servicing or sales leadership. Some build their own freelance practice or agency after gaining experience. Progress usually depends less on job titles than on being able to show measurable results, explain them clearly and take responsibility for larger budgets, clients or teams. Learning adjacent skills, such as a content creator understanding paid ads or a salesperson understanding SEO, makes it easier to move up.
What working at a small agency is like
At a small agency, new team members work on real client projects early, learn across several channels and work directly with the founder. The trade-off is that roles are broad, priorities can change quickly and everyone is expected to take ownership. People who like variety, learning and visible responsibility usually do well in this environment.
How the hiring process works
- Choose the role that matches your experience.
- Fill in the form with your details and upload your resume.
- HR reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates directly.
Learning beyond the job
For people building digital skills, Shootup Career, an education platform led by the founder, offers micro-courses, mentorship and career resources for digital roles. You can also read the Learn section, meet the team or read about Shootup Media.