SEO Specialist

Placements24

Waukee (IA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Fully remote

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

SEO tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a skilled SEO Specialist for a fully remote position. You will develop and implement search engine optimization strategies to improve rankings, drive organic traffic, and generate qualified leads.

You will conduct keyword research, perform audits, and collaborate with content creators and developers to apply best practices across digital assets. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are required, with strong analytics mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related field.
3+ years of experience as an SEO Specialist or similar role.
Proficient with SEO tools: GA, GSC, SEMrush or Ahrefs.
Strong technical SEO knowledge: site speed, mobile-friendliness, schema markup.
Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
Experience working effectively in a fully remote team.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough keyword research to identify optimization opportunities.
Perform on-page and technical SEO audits to improve performance.
Develop and implement link-building and off-page SEO strategies.
Optimize content, meta descriptions, title tags, and on-page elements.
Monitor SEO performance with Google Analytics and Google Search Console, provide insights.
Stay updated on search engine algorithms and SEO trends.

Skills

Keyword research

On-page optimization

Technical SEO

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and strategic SEO Specialist to join their dynamic marketing team in a fully remote capacity. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective search engine optimization strategies to improve organic search rankings, increase website traffic, and drive qualified leads. This role requires a deep understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization techniques, and technical SEO. You will work independently, collaborating with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are integrated across all digital assets, aiming to significantly enhance online visibility and search engine performance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for content optimization and new content creation.
Perform on-page and technical SEO audits to identify and rectify issues affecting website performance and rankings.
Develop and implement strategies for link building and off-page SEO to enhance domain authority.
Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and other on-page elements for search engines.
Monitor SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, providing regular reports and insights.
Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithms and SEO trends to adapt strategies accordingly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
Proven 3+ years of experience as an SEO Specialist or in a similar digital marketing role.
In-depth knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or Ahrefs.
Strong understanding of technical SEO, including site speed, mobile-friendliness, and schema markup.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform SEO strategies.
Experience working effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits