Search Engine Optimization Specialist (Contract)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expContract

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize technical SEO to boost organic visibility and local search results for client brands.

  • Drive technical foundation (GSC, sitemaps, robots.txt) to ensure crawlability.
  • Must-have: 2+ years of SEO with a portfolio of before/after success stories.
  • Standout: Local Map Pack ownership and data-driven insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive Organic Growth: Manage the technical foundation (GSC, sitemaps, robots.txt) to ensure flawless crawlability.
  • Uncover Performance Bottlenecks: Conduct deep-dive technical and UI/UX audits (including Lighthouse/Google Pagespeed) to identify conversion bottlenecks and opportunities.
  • Engineer High-Intent Keyword Maps: Move beyond volume; identify high-intent search opportunities that align with client ROI.
  • Execute Technical Excellence: Create and optimize everything from Schema markup to Alt Text, ensuring every page is a high-performing asset for maximum CTR.
  • Dominate Local Search: Own the Local Map Pack for our clients through Google Business Profile optimization and citation management.
  • Transform Data into Action: Leverage Google Analytics and Search Console to monitor performance, identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of SEO experience : Portfolio of "before and after" success stories.
  • Technical Proficiency: You know your way around Schema.org, Core Web Vitals and CMS platforms.
  • Analytical Mindset: You enjoy digging into the "why" behind the data and translating it into strategy.
  • Self-Starter: You are disciplined, communicative and consistently meet project deadlines.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS or JavaScript for technical troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Looker Studio for automated reporting.