SEO Coordinator

AgUpdate; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship from senior SEO team

Remote-based position

Job summary

Catalyst IQ is seeking an entry-level SEO Coordinator for a remote-based role. You will support strategies to drive qualified automotive leads and optimize content across websites and pages, with mentorship from a senior SEO team.

No prior SEO experience is required—we’ll provide hands-on training and support as you learn to implement tactics, analyze data, and report on results for multiple OEM programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0–1 year of professional SEO/digital marketing experience or related projects.
• Strong attention to detail and a good eye for accuracy.
• Curiosity and aptitude for learning new tools quickly.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of SEO strategies to generate qualified leads and increase sales.
• Assist with keyword research and search intent analysis.
• Perform quality assurance on website and blog content for optimizations.
• Help optimize website content, landing pages, and service pages.
• Monitor competitor SEO strategies and keyword rankings for growth opportunities.
• Learn and apply AI SEO best practices and evolving algorithms.
• Support tracking of rankings, organic traffic, conversions, and ROI using GA4, GSC, GBP, and other tools.
• Assist with monthly SEO performance reports and client metrics.
• Assist with analytics implementations and research for our platform.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GA4

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

SEO Coordinator

Remote-based position

Catalyst IQ is a digital marketing and technology leader formed by uniting Advance Automotive's top brands—Adpearance, Fox Dealer, Search Optics, and ZeroSum. We empower businesses to grow with precision and profitability through smarter, faster, and more comprehensive solutions. As a part of Advance Local and built on a foundation of over a decade of proprietary technology development, 23 billion data points, 22 OEM certifications, and a national sales force, Catalyst IQ combines cutting-edge innovation with human expertise to deliver real-time insights and actionable intelligence that accelerate sales.

We areseekinga highly motivated, detail-orientedSEO Coordinatorto join our team. This isa great opportunityfor a recent college graduate with a sharp eye for detail and a strong aptitude for learning to launch a career in SEO and digital marketing.You'llreceive hands-on training and mentorship from our experienced SEO team while supporting strategy execution, content optimization, and performance reporting for automotive clients across multiple OEM programs.

No prior SEO experience isrequired—we'llteach you what you need to know.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of SEO strategies focused on generating qualified leads and increasing automotive sales and service contacts, under the guidance of senior SEO team members.
• Assist with keyword research and search intent analysis to help inform content and optimization decisions.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on website and blog content, identifying optimizations and improvements for future content.
• Help optimize website content, landing pages, and service pages for both search engines and conversions.
• Monitor competitor SEO strategies, backlink profiles, keyword rankings, and content performance to help identify growth opportunities.
• Learn and apply AI SEO best practices, including optimizing content for AI-powered search experiences and generative search platforms, while staying current with evolving search engine algorithms.
• Supporttracking ofkeyword rankings, organic traffic, conversions, lead generation, and ROI using tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console,Google DataStudio(formerly Looker Studio),Google Business Profile,Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar platforms.
• Help produce monthly reports highlighting SEO performance, client acquisition metrics, competitor insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assistwith analytics implementations,questionsor research to support our website platform and SEO efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0–1yearsof professional experience,Internships, coursework, or personal projects related to SEO or digital marketing are aplus, butnotrequired.
• Strong attention to detail and a good eye for accuracy and quality.
• Natural curiosity and a strong aptitude for learning new tools, platforms, and concepts quickly.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with clients and internal teams.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to SEO or analytics tools (e.g., GA4, Google Search Console,GBP,Ahrefs, SEMrush) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Interest in the automotive, digital marketing, or performance marketing industries.
• Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress.