Senior SEO Strategist

Hurrdat; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Responsible Time Off Policy

Job summary

Hurrdat, a media, marketing, and entertainment agency in Omaha, seeks a Senior SEO Strategist to shape and driveSEO for diverse clients. You will collaborate with content, marketing, engineering, and project management to implement targeted strategies and deliver measurable growth.

You will conduct keyword research, lead multi-site SEO initiatives, and present performance reports to clients and internal stakeholders. A passion for AI-enhanced optimization and staying ahead of trends is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent practical SEO/digital marketing experience.
• 5+ years of SEO experience with proven increases in organic traffic and rankings.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge: site structure, schema markup, performance optimization.
• Proficient with SEO tools (GA, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog) to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for multiple clients.
• Identify high-value keywords and align content strategies with client goals.
• Analyze performance data, produce reports, and communicate insights to teams and clients.
• Perform technical SEO audits and work with engineering to implement improvements.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align SEO with content and marketing.
• Present strategies and results to stakeholders and clients.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.
• Stay current with SEO trends and algorithm updates.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research

Performance Analytics

Technical SEO

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Reporting & Presentations

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Looker Studio

GTmetrix

WordPress / WP Engine

Job description

To be considered must submit work examples, details will be given once an interview is scheduled.

About Us:

Hurrdat is one of a kind. A media, marketing, and entertainment agency.

At Hurrdat, we pride ourselves on our ability to craft effective SEO strategies that cater to a diverse range of clients. Founded in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2010 by a dedicated team of two, we began our journey by delivering social media services to brands and athletes. Over the past decade, our commitment to excellence has enabled us to evolve into a comprehensive marketing powerhouse, equipped with specialized divisions in marketing, media, sports, and entertainment.

Through strategic mergers and acquisitions (with B2 Interactive, Disconnected Media, Digital Hero Films, Victory Fighting Championship, Hail Varsity, and Parkville Media) we have expanded our team to over 150 skilled professionals.

Today, we proudly serve more than 200 clients across eight countries, spanning 43 states in the U.S. Our diverse clientele ranges from local startups eager to establish their brand presence to established enterprises seeking to enhance their digital footprint.

Key Responsibilities Include:

As our Senior SEO Strategist, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our SEO strategy for various clients while collaborating cross-functionally with content, marketing, engineering, and project management teams. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Execute SEO Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search visibility and drive targeted traffic for a variety of websites across search engines including but not limited to Google, YouTube, Bing, and others.
• Keyword Research and Content Strategy: Identify high-converting keyword opportunities and develop content strategies that align with client objectives and industry trends.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting: Demonstrate a strong understanding of marketing metrics and KPIs. Analyze SEO performance data to create actionable insights, prepare comprehensive reports, and effectively communicate to internal teams, management, and clients.
• Technical SEO Management: Conduct technical audits to identify and resolve issues affecting site performance and usability. Collaborating closely with engineering and development teams to ensure improvements support SEO best practices.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with content creators, marketing professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and optimize SEO efforts across all channels.
• Lead Multi-Site SEO Strategies: Comfortably handle, oversee, and present multiple SEO strategies simultaneously, ensuring alignment and execution across various websites and platforms.
• Present Strategies and Reports: Present SEO strategies and performance reports to internal stakeholders and clients, effectively articulating the value of SEO initiatives and their impact on overall business goals.
• Team Development: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and other marketing professionals outside of SEO team to foster a culture of learning and growth within the company.
• Stay Updated on SEO Trends: Keep well-informed of industry trends, algorithm updates, and best practices to ensure the implementation of cutting-edge strategies.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field or equivalent practical experience in SEO and digital marketing.
• 5+ years of experience in SEO, with a proven track record of successfully increasing organic traffic and search rankings for a variety of websites.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO aspects, including site architecture, schema markup, and performance optimization.
• Proficient in using SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Looker Studio, GTmetrix, or similar tools) to analyze performance data and inform strategy.
• Proficiency in using WordPress, WP Engine, or similar website management platforms for content creation, optimization, redirects and overall site management.
• Strong interest in applying AI and machine learning solutions to elevate SEO strategies and improve workflow efficiency. Experience in developing such solutions is a bonus.
• Experience in leading multiple, innovative, and complex SEO strategies, with the ability to adapt to evolving market conditions and client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong initiative for identifying errors or challenges and providing effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Extra Considerations:

• Experience with local search best practices.
• Writing content that engages and converts.
• Experience with project management software such as Jira, or Asana.
• Familiarity with web development concepts including HTML, JSON or CSS will be considered an asset.
• Relevant certifications for SEO tools.

Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Responsible Time Off Policy

Hurrdat is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.