SEO Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive technical and on-page SEO programs for client accounts, leading audits, keyword research, optimization efforts, and collaboration with account teams to monitor performance and deliver improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop SEO goals based on the client’s KPI’s and objectives.
  • Perform research to gain a better understanding of target audience, brand, category, and competitive landscape.
  • Keyword research to generate relevant keyword lists and themes for new and existing programs.
  • Carry out full technical SEO audits as required with recommendations for programs including:
  • URL structure
  • Schema Markup
  • Navigation Structure
  • Canonicalization Issues
  • Contextual links
  • HTML & XML sitemaps

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of online marketing experience preferably in an agency environment
  • In-depth understanding of the search engine ranking process
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and web standards. ASP.NET knowledge is a plus
  • Deep experience in keyword research
  • Proven track record of improving search rankings through application of SEO best practice
  • Experience of writing and evaluating copy for SEO purposes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of SEO tools (e.g. Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Bright Edge, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Adobe Analytics, Screaming Frog, etc)

Benefits

  • Professional Growth : Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
  • Collaborative Culture : Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
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DAC

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Founded in 1972, DAC is an international leader in full-funnel media, mastering the art of media application from enterprise to local. As a digital-first agency with expertise across the entire media landscape, we ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions that drive success.We thrive in the evolving media environment, building on our core strengths while continuously seeking new, groundbreaking methods to serve our clients better. We help brands gain awareness and achieve performance both globally and locally through our comprehensive range of services, including paid media, SEO, content strategy, local presence management, reputation management, and data analytics. Our team of high-quality, knowledgeable professionals works in an integrated environment, leveraging unique expertise and technology to deliver powerful outcomes.Our mission is to delight our clients with the development and delivery of top-tier solutions across all our services. At DAC, we partner with you to achieve exceptional success, driven by our dedication to your goals.

Founded in 1972
North York, Ontario, CAN
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Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $80K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($73K) is in line with the median base salary for SEO Specialist roles in the United States ($70K).

SEO Specialist median pay in the United States

$70K/yr

Most pay falls between $60K and $80K. Based on 139 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$83.1M
Last Raise
$45M
Series D, 15 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2010
    Series D • $45M
  • May 2009
    Series C • $35M
  • Jun 2007
    Series A • $3.1M
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SEO Specialist

DAC · Chicago, IL · Hybrid