Elevate-and-Delegate is hiring: SEO Specialist | Digital Marketing Agency in Aus
Role typefull-time, fully remoteScheduleMonday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM U.S. Central TimeSalaryCompetitive, based on experience. Discussed during screening.About the ClientAn award-winning digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas, specializing in home services and healthcare industries, including HVAC, plumbing, roofing, dental practices, LASIK centers, and medical clinics. The company is focused on delivering measurable results, prioritizing revenue and lead generation over vanity metrics. Its SEO approach is comprehensive, covering technical, on-page, off-page, local, and content strategies, all tailored to each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all methodology.What You Will DoRun full SEO audits for client websites — find problems, build solutions, track resultsDo keyword research and build content strategies based on search intent, competition, and SERP behaviorImplement on-page SEO : title tags, meta descriptions, headers, internal linking, and content optimizationHandle technical SEO : site speed, schema markup, structured data, XML sitemaps, 301 redirects, crawl errors, and indexing issuesBuild and manage local SEO strategies : Google Business Profile optimization, citation management, NAP consistency, and location pagesExecute link-building campaigns : outreach, link auditing, and building high-quality backlinksWrite or optimize SEO content : blog posts, landing pages, and service pages that rank and convertUse AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to improve SEO workflows— from content ideation to keyword clustering to technical auditsMonitor rankings, traffic, and conversionsusing Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, or AhrefsDeliver clear performance reportsto account managers and participate in client communication when neededStay ahead of Google algorithm updates, AI search trends, and emerging SEO tools and methodsOptimize for AI and LLM visibility (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) as part of evolving search strategyWhat You Need5+ years of hands‑on SEO experience with proven results (traffic growth, ranking improvements, lead generation)Technical SEO skills:site speed, schema, crawl audits, indexing, URL structure. You know your way around Screaming Frog.On-page SEO:keyword optimization, content structure, meta tags, internal linking. Second nature to you.Local SEO:Google Business Profile, citations, location pages, map pack rankings. This is critical for our clients.Link building:experience with outreach, link auditing, and building quality backlinks that actually move rankingsSEO tools:Semrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, Google Search Console. You use these daily.AI-powered SEO:you actively use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar to speed up keyword research, content optimization, and technical auditsContent optimization:you can write or improve SEO content that ranks. Blog posts, service pages, landing pages.HTML/CSS basics:enough to make on-page changes, troubleshoot code issues, and work with developersAnalytical thinking:you make decisions based on data, not guesses. You can read reports and spot opportunities.Good English communication:you can write clearly, explain your strategy, and present results to the teamNice to HaveAgency experience (managing multiple client accounts at once)Experience in Home Services or Healthcare SEOKnowledge of JavaScript, PHP, or WordPress developmentExperience with heatmap tools (Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity) for user behavior analysisCRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) experienceExperience optimizing for AI/LLM search platforms (Perplexity, SearchGPT, etc.)90-Day Success PlanHere is what we expect in your first 3 months:Schedule & PayHours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM U.S. Central Time.This is required.Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Discussed during screening.Time Off: 2 weeks paid time off + paid U.S. holidaysTools: Slack, Loom, Google MeetEquipment: You provide your own computer and internetType: Contract or full-time, depending on your locationClient Relationship: You will be directly working with the client. This means that you will communicate with the client, provide services, and address any client‑related matters independently.Payments: All payments for your services will be handled by the client. Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you.Vacation Leaves and Holidays: While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client. You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard.#J-18808-Ljbffr