SEO Strategist Job at 829 Studios in Boston

829’s SEO Strategists are responsible for managing relationships with high-profile clients, curating unique growth strategies, and executing technical, on-page, and off-page optimizations. An ideal candidate for this role is expected to be well-versed in various types of comprehensive research, including search and traffic trends, industry and competition analyses, as well as thorough keyword audits. SEO Strategists on the team are expected to build data-informed and keyword-focused content strategies by analyzing and optimizing clients’ owned content, as well as creating new SEO-driven content recommendations. An ideal candidate for this role demonstrates versatility in identifying and implementing technical SEO recommendations, such as site speed optimization, image compression, and Structured Data generation. This new team member should be able to demonstrate a solid understanding and knowledge of SEO as well as integrated digital marketing as a whole and have the confidence to recommend, communicate, and implement SEO opportunities to fit the clients’ unique needs. What You’ll Do Perform in-depth SEO audits for various websites and provide scalable optimization recommendations Create and execute custom SEO strategies for ranking content/websites with large, enterprise, or Fortune 500 brands Activate technical and on-page initiatives directly in the CMS backend Develop in-depth content strategy based on elaborate keyword research, competitor review, and content gap analysis Optimize website content to follow SEO best practices Collect valuable insights and metrics, effectively utilizing set KPIs to adjust strategy when needed Present and communicate directly with client teams, including stakeholders with varied levels of SEO or digital marketing knowledge Assist account managers with client communications around organic search knowledge and recommendations to develop and deliver a clear strategic vision to each client Strategize reputation management efforts, including review management & content suppression What You’ll Bring A minimum of 4+ years of SEO experience in an agency environment Expert-level proficiency with analytical tools and software (such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, ScreamingFrog, etc) Experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager. Ability to troubleshoot website tracking. Ability to review and analyze organic search data to make specific SEO recommendations Experience with Wordpress, Shopify, and other comparable CMSs Ability to build insightful reporting dashboards, analyze and present Google Data Studio reports to clients Experience with a project management software Experience managing and mentoring a small team Demonstrate resourcefulness and the initiative to lead advanced SEO projects Demonstrate success in developing and executing successful SEO campaigns Working knowledge Yext, Moz Local, BrightLocal, Birdeye, or similar tools Nice-to-Haves: Online Reputation Management experience, working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript, solid understanding of script compression and minification, and experience with Adobe Analytics, Conductor/DeepCrawl Benefits and Perks We Provide Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in the following states: MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, NC, TN, FL, IL, MO, TX, UT, ID, AZ, CA, and CO. Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 13 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider. Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family. Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work. Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for dental, and the option to participate in the FSA program. Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses. Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences. Who We Are 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr