Finnish SEO Specialist

Welo Global; France; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adapt, a Welo Global brand, seeks a freelance Finnish SEO Specialist to boost our SEO program. You will conduct keyword research, translate keywords, optimize metadata and on-page content, and support data-driven SEO initiatives.

The role requires 1 year of SEO experience, native Finnish, strong analytics, and familiarity with tools like Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Google Analytics. Office 365 is required. This is a remote freelance position open to US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year hands-on SEO experience.
• Native Finnish language with strong cultural understanding.
• Solid knowledge of major search engines including Google and Bing.
• Experience with analytics tools like Google Analytics and Web analytics suites.
• Advanced Excel data analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with third‑party SEO tools (Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Majestic).
• Office 365 license required to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keyword Research.
• Keyword Planner usage.
• Metadata Optimisation.
• Content Optimisation.
• On-Page Optimisation.
• Keyword translation between English and Finnish.
• Data handling and management.
• SEO copywriting.

Skills

Keyword Research

HTML & JavaScript SEO

SEO Copywriting

Data Analysis with Excel

Finnish Language SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Screaming Frog

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Majestic

Google Analytics

SiteCatalyst

WebTrends

Job description

About Adapt

About Adapt Adapt, a Welo Global brand, is an international digital performance marketing agency focused on driving the success of digital content across platforms and markets. We offer our customers a unique combination of global services designed to support their growth from strategy all the way through to execution, production, and performance measurement. With a collaborative and inclusive environment, you will join a unique culture which celebrates difference and embraces diversity. You will play a key role in developing strong relationships and shared ethos, whilst at the same time benefiting from a wide range of career opportunities, training, and flexibility for work-life balance. Our culture is built on curiosity, and we are looking for team members who have a passion for learning about the developments in the industry, their clients, and their peers. In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your ability and exposure to a wide range of clients from growth-minded startups all the way up to global enterprise clients. Our client base is predominantly focused on B2B businesses, though we do also support customers in the e-commerce and retail space. Regardless of vertical, Adapt offers dynamic and diverse challenges that foster creativity, innovation and application of knowledge to create client solutions.

Main Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a freelance Finnish SEO Specialist to join and support our SEO team. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing our SEO efforts by conducting keyword research, utilizing keyword planners, and optimizing content, among other responsibilities.

Main Duties

• Keyword Research
• Keyword Planner
• Metadata Optimisation
• Content Optimisation
• On-Page Optimisation
• Keyword Translation from English to Finnish and Finnish to English
• Data Handling and Management
• SEO Copywriting

Requirements

Education Level Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a college or university in a related field, or equivalent work experience Experience A minimum of 1 year of hands‑on experience in SEO. Strong working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript for SEO, with basic skills in writing and reading code. Native level of Finnish and strong understanding of the Finnish culture In-depth understanding of best practices for various search engines, including Google, Bing, Baidu, and others. Proven ability to deliver successful results through SEO initiatives. Extensive knowledge and experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, SiteCatalyst, and WebTrends. Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting. Expertise in using third‑party SEO analysis tools, including Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Majestic, and similar platforms. Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines consistently. Strong understanding of how other online and offline marketing channels—such as display ads, affiliates, social media, print, TV, and email—interact with and influence SEO. Please note that successful candidates will need to have an Office 365 License installed into their devices to be able to complete the tasks assigned.