SEO Content Strategist

C9 Staff; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

C9 Staff in the Philippines is seeking an SEO Content Strategist to own end-to-end SEO content workflow, build roadmaps, conduct keyword research, and create briefs for writers.

The role blends creativity with data, requires 2–4 years in SEO content strategy, on-page SEO, and editorial SEO, and offers remote work with flexible hours across Pacific Time.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in SEO content strategy, on-page SEO, or editorial SEO
• Strong writing and editing abilities that drive rankings and conversions
• Organized with calendars, workflows and deadlines
• On-page SEO expertise: metadata, headers, structure and internal linking
• Analytical mindset to interpret data and adjust strategy
• Clear communicator for collaboration with writers and stakeholders
• Remote work readiness and self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Develop SEO content strategy rooted in search intent and competitive insights
• Create SEO-optimized briefs for writers and editors
• Own editorial calendar and content production timelines
• QA blogs and landing pages for SEO standards
• Execute on-page optimization: metadata, headers, content flow, linking
• Research keywords and topics to support organic growth
• Monitor rankings and content performance; optimize underperformers
• Collaborate with writers, designers and developers to align content with brand/UX
• Develop and maintain SEO playbooks and SOPs

Skills

SEO content strategy

Editorial SEO

On-page SEO

Content briefs

Editorial calendar

QA content

Keyword research

Content performance

Cross-team collaboration

Playbook development

Tools

Ahrefs

SEMrush

SurferSEO

Clearscope

Frase

Job description

We Prioritize Candidates from the Republic of the Philippines

And those who actually read the full job description

Job Title: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist (Remote)

Reports To:SEO Manager

Job Category:Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Job Location:100% work-from-home

Job Schedule:Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pacific Time (1:00 AM - 10:00 AM Manila Time)

About Us

We’re passionate about connecting exceptional Filipino professionals with stable, global clients who truly value long-term relationships. As a freelancer in the Philippines, we understand your need for stability. That’s why we focus exclusively on long-term clients who value enduring partnerships. This approach ensures you have consistent opportunities to work on innovative projects with dynamic teams, providing the security and growth potential you seek.

We don’t just offer jobs; we offer career paths. Most of our clients stay with us for at least 4-5 years, so if you’re selected and find your perfect fit, you’re in it for the long haul! Imagine being recognized as a top performer and getting an all-expenses-paid trip to the US to visit your client. Or starting as a Data Entry Specialist and growing into a Data Analyst role over the years! These are just some of our success stories that make us more than just a remote staffing agency.

We don’t treat our team as mere head-counts; we root for your growth and success every step of the way.

So, are you ready to be our next success story?

The Opportunity

Are you the kind of person who sees content not just as words, but as a pathway to visibility, authority, and organic growth? Do you love shaping SEO content strategies, creating clear and purposeful briefs, and ensuring every piece of content is optimized to rank and perform?

We’re looking for anSEO Content Strategistwho can own the end-to-end SEO content workflow. You’ll build content roadmaps, conduct keyword and topic research, generate detailed briefs, manage content calendars, and QA every article or landing page before it goes live. If you enjoy turning search intent into high-ranking content and thrive in a role that blends creativity with strategy, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Client

This client is a growth-focused marketing partner built to scale emerging and multi-location brands through data-driven strategies, creative storytelling, and full-funnel execution. They believe that growth isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s built on deep business discovery, tailored roadmaps, and measurable impact.

They offer services spanning SEO, content, paid media, retention (email/SMS), web design, and analytics, all unified under their proprietary approach to scaling brands that want predictable growth, not just campaigns.

The client wants someone who can:

• develop strategy
• create content briefs
• manage the editorial calendar
• QA content
• execute SEO optimizations

Your Mission

• SEO Content Strategy:Create content strategies rooted in search intent, keyword opportunities, and competitive insights
• Content Brief Creation:Produce detailed, SEO-optimized content briefs for writers
• Editorial Calendar Ownership:Plan, schedule, and manage content production timelines
• Content QA & Review:Ensure blogs and landing pages meet SEO standards before publishing
• On-Page Optimization:Execute updates to metadata, headers, content flow, linking, and page structure
• Keyword & Topic Research:Continuously identify high-value topics that support organic growth
• Performance Monitoring:Track rankings, measure content performance, and optimize underperforming assets
• Cross-Team Collaboration:Work with writers, designers, and developers to ensure content aligns with brand and UX
• Playbook Development:Maintain guidelines, templates, and SEO content SOPs

Who You Are

• SEO Content Specialist:2-4 years in SEO content strategy, on-page SEO, or editorial SEO
• Strong Writer & Editor:Able to structure content that ranks, engages, and converts
• Organized & Methodical:Great at managing calendars, workflows, and deadlines
• On-Page SEO Expert:Familiar with SERP analysis, keyword placement, metadata, and content structure
• Analytical & Curious:Comfortable interpreting SEO data to adjust strategy and content direction
• Clear Communicator:Confident working with writers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Self-Starter:Thrives in remote work and can operate independently

Bonus Points If You Have

1. Experience with SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, SurferSEO, Clearscope, or Frase
2. Background in editorial workflows or managing writers
3. Understanding of E-E-A-T and helpful content principles

Our Core Values

• Enthusiastically Serve:We show up with energy and commitment
• Obsessed with Being Exceptional:“Good enough” isn’t good enough
• Figure It Out:We find solutions, no matter what
• Continuously Grow:Every challenge is a learning opportunity

Requirements

• At least 50 mbps stable Internet connection
• Back-up internet
• At least 16GB RAM
• Core i5 or higher processor
• Perfectly working webcam
• Perfectly working mic and audio
• Organized Workstation