Experienced SEO Strategist for Remote Agency

We are a fast-growing, fully remote SEO agency with a lean, global team of contractors. We are currently looking for an experienced SEO Strategist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is critical to our operations as we scale, and you will play a key role in crafting detailed, actionable SEO strategies for our clients.

About the Role
We’re seeking a contractor who can:

- Analyze client business models, goals, and existing data.
- Develop a comprehensive SEO strategy tailored to each client’s needs.
- Deliver structured, data-driven content plans that increase visibility, attract targeted traffic, and convert leads.
- You’ll be taking over the strategy creation process from our founder, working directly with key stakeholders to ensure every client’s plan is aligned with their goals.

Responsibilities

SEO Strategy Development:

Create detailed SEO content plans for clients, including keyword research, content pillars, and supporting articles.
Focus on high-value keywords that align with the client’s goals, prioritizing bottom-of-funnel intent for service pages and top-of-funnel intent for blog content.

Keyword Research & Competitor Analysis:

Use tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner to identify relevant keywords.
Analyze competitors and shortlist three key competitors for each client, including insights on their content, rankings, and strategies.

Content Planning:

Propose content pillars and supporting articles to build topical authority for clients.
Structure plans to include main site pages (bottom-of-funnel) and blog content (top-of-funnel).
Provide clear, detailed spreadsheets with keyword data (search volume, difficulty, competitor analysis) for each article.

SEO Expertise:

Understand and incorporate all aspects of SEO into strategies, including on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link-building opportunities.
Ensure strategies are aligned with search intent and algorithm best practices.
Optimize content for user experience and search engine visibility.

Reporting and Documentation:

Deliver strategies in a structured, easy-to-follow format using templates provided.
Ensure all recommendations align with client objectives and industry best practices.

Requirements
- Proven experience as an SEO strategist.
- Expertise in creating SEO strategies and content plans that include top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel content.
- Strong understanding of all aspects of SEO, including on-page SEO, technical SEO, content optimization, and link building.
- Skills in keyword research and competitor analysis using tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and others.
- Ability to identify content opportunities and structure detailed, scalable content plans.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work quickly and independently while consistently meeting deadlines.

Application Requirements
When applying, please share:

1. A brief introduction and why you’re a good fit for this role.
2. Details about your experience and approach to creating SEO strategies.
3. Examples of previous clients you’ve worked with and outcomes achieved.
4. Sample SEO strategies or content plans you’ve developed.

This is a contract role with the potential for ongoing work as we continue to grow. If you’re a skilled SEO strategist looking to work with a dynamic, remote team, we’d love to hear from you!

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