Superstar SEO Specialist Job at Ibm's Watson in Chicago

Description—

Are you an MVP at SEO? Do you implement more strategies than a wartime 5-star general? When it comes to keyword research, are you a lead-pipe lock? Then perhaps you’re precisely the superstar SEO Specialist Two by Four needs. We’re seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Search Engine Optimization Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing on-page and off-page optimization strategies, conducting in-depth keyword research, and analyzing website performance metrics to drive organic growth. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of current SEO best practices, technical skills to troubleshoot issues, and the ability to adapt strategies to meet evolving search engine algorithms. If you’re gaga for Google Analytics and the like, give us a shout...we just might be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• Provide SEO support to strategic, technical, and creative teams.
• Perform comprehensive keyword research to guide content creation and optimization.
• Optimize website content, including meta tags, headlines, and images.
• Conduct regular site audits to identify and resolve technical SEO issues.
• Monitor and analyze website performance using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, and Looker Studio.
• Collaborate with content creators and web developers to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented.
• Build and manage backlinks to improve site authority and search visibility.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and industry developments.
• Report on progress and provide insights to improve SEO campaigns and achieve traffic and conversion goals with internal teams and external clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in search engine optimization or related fields.
• Extremely proficient with Google Sheets (Excel).
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, & Looker Studio.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of content marketing principles and their relationship to SEO.

Accountability

• THIS IS A PREDOMINATELY “WORK FROM THE OFFICE” JOB. While we currently offer “Work from Home Wednesdays”, this job requires that you work in our Chicago or Nashville office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
• Direct applicants only. No agency solicitations of any kind.
• Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, commuter benefits, Simple IRA, paid time off, paid parental leave and STD/LTD insurance.

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