SEO Specialist
Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Raleigh, NC, Austin, TX SEO Specialist
Job Type
Full-time
Description


ABOUT THE ROLE


Division-D is looking for a full-time SEO Specialist to help execute and manage our clients’ SEO campaigns. This employee would conduct an initial website review and technical audit to compare our clients’ sites to their competitors. They will handle various strategic optimizations to improve organic rankings and increase site traffic for clients. These optimizations include on-page SEO optimizations (title tags, meta descriptions, body copy, etc.), off-page SEO (digital PR, backlinking), technical SEO (broken links, HTTPS, 4xx codes), and content (creating SEO briefs for blogs or landing pages for writers and running final product through Grammarly). SEO specialists may also analyze trends in reporting and provide recommendations.



CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  •          Manage multiple SEO campaigns simultaneously while working closely with the Sales and Account Management teams for effective client services
  •          Prepare internal and external reporting for clients and team members
  •          Implement best white-hat SEO strategies to improve clients’ overall organic rankings
  •          Develop SEO content strategies, create content briefs, and write new/updated website copy (when necessary)
  •          Identify link building opportunities and engage in link building for client sites
  •          Update client webpages and blog articles per SEO best practices 
  •          Meet with clients on a monthly or quarterly basis to review SEO reporting

 

BENEFITS

  •          Strong compensation plan, including salary, bonuses, and uncapped commission
  •          Competitive PTO policy with 22+ days per year in addition to holiday time off
  •          Company health insurance plan and paid parental leave 
  •          Flexible schedule
  •          Employer matching retirement contribution after one year of employment 
  •          Quarterly continued education offered and strong advancement opportunities
  •          Active company social calendar, including catered lunches, happy hours, parties, and community involvement 
Requirements


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  •         Bachelor’s Degree – Journalism, Business, or Marketing preferred
  •         Working knowledge of WordPress and other CMSs, as well as experience using SEO tools (SEMrush, Surfer SEO, Bright Local)
  •         Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Google suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) 
  •         Must understand SEO best practices for on-page, off-page, technical, and content production
  •         Experience using Google products (GA4, Search Console, Google Business Profiles)
  •         Strong attention to detail 
  •         Comfortability with a client-facing position 
  •         Ability to work independently
  •         Strong time management skills
  •         Willingness to learn
  •         Humble and teachable attitude 


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  •         Previous experience managing SEO campaigns for brands
  •         Basic knowledge of HTML and web development