Remote SEO Specialist Contract (EdTech)

Stride, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools’ digital marketing efforts.

The role is SEO-first with content responsibilities, focusing on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages to help prospective families evaluate school options via organic and AI-driven search. The position is remote, open to residents nationwide, with compensation discussed for an EOR contractor role.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on SEO experience.
• Strong keyword research and search intent mapping skills.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush or Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.
• Proven ranking and traffic improvements with examples.
• Working knowledge of on-page technical elements including indexation, canonicals, internal linking, and structured data.
• Strong written communication with ability to create SEO-optimized content.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conducts keyword research and search intent analysis for assigned pages and topics.
• Performs on-page optimization including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, body content, and internal linking.
• Executes content refreshes on priority pages based on ranking and traffic data.
• Applies local SEO best practices to individual school location pages and geographic targeting.
• Flags technical issues such as indexation, canonicals, and crawl errors for the internal team to resolve.
• Builds data-backed content briefs with target keywords, intent, and structure.
• Reviews and optimizes content from writers before publication.
• Follows established SEO guidelines and templates across the subdomain network.
• Provides monthly performance updates on optimized and refreshed pages including rankings, traffic, and engagement.
• Ensures thorough, timely, and accurate communications.
• Executes tasks by utilizing various SEO technologies and platforms specific to the business.

Skills

Keyword research

Content marketing

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools’ digital marketing efforts.

The role is SEO-first with content responsibilities, focusing on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages to help prospective families evaluate school options via organic and AI-driven search. The position is remote, open to residents nationwide, with compensation discussed for an EOR contractor role.