Local SEO Specialist With GREAT English

*****Important Please Read Closely*****
During the training period, the Candidate needs to be able to work during the hours of 9:00 am United States Central Time to 4:30 pm United States Central Time.

After the candidate can display their ability to work efficiently, independently, and with accuracy, the candidate will be able to adjust the working hours to their needs.

At the bottom of this listing are questions we would like you to answer ***without using any sort of AI to help you. Let's be real***

Local SEO Specialist

About Us:
We are a leading SEO agency focused on delivering top-notch local SEO services for business owners. We specialize in enhancing local online presence, driving traffic, and improving search engine rankings. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Local SEO Specialist to join our team and help us achieve our clients' goals.

Responsibilities:

Onboarding and Research:

Send onboarding emails to new clients.
Identify competitors through client-provided information and independent research.
Build primary and secondary keyword lists based on niche, products, and services.
SEO Tools Setup and Reporting:

Add primary keywords to Local Dominator.
Setup SEM Rush projects and start website audits.
Create and manage rankings reports in SEM Rush and Local Dominator.
Store and organize reports in Google Drive.
Send reports to clients promptly.
Install and configure Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Content and Onsite SEO:

Initiate NeuronWriter projects.
Assign location page tasks to Wordpress Engineer
Perform detailed onsite SEO, including page-by-page website audits.
Manage Advice Local Citations
Order local relevance network and Web 2.0 citations.
Add local business schema to websites.
Embed Google Maps into website footers.
SEO Strategy and Execution:

Conduct keyword gap analysis.
Create content plans for the first month.
Order and manage content creation.
Complete Google Business Profile services and product lists.
Complete website services and product lists.
Link Building and Optimization:

Order press releases and social signals.
Prepare Private Blog Network (PBN) sites.
Link Google Business Profile product pages to website pages.
Manage backlinks from various platforms ( ---------- , Patch Post, Searchmonster, ---------- ).
Requirements:

Proven experience in local SEO with a strong understanding of SEO best practices.
Proficiency in SEO tools such as SEM Rush, Local Dominator, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Familiarity with citation management, content planning, and link-building strategies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Experience with AdviceLocal and NeuronWriter is a plus.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about local SEO and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to ----------

### Important - I want to know that you can think critically and work independently. Explain to me the following:
???? Foundational SEO Knowledge
How do you identify service or product gaps on a business's website or GBP compared to local competitors?

Can you explain the difference between product and service schema? When would you use each?

How do you determine which local keywords are worth targeting for a service-based business?

????? Tool Proficiency & Workflow Familiarity
GBP Optimization
Walk me through the steps you'd take to optimize a Google Business Profile for a local service business.

Have you ever manually audited GBP services and products across competitors? WHAT data did you collect and HOW did you collect and document that data?

Website Audits & Schema
Which tools do you use to audit a website for missing schema, SEO errors, and on-page improvements?

How would you implement LocalBusiness and Service schema on a WordPress (or relevant CMS) website?

Content Creation & AI Tools
Have you used NeuronWriter or SurferSEO? Walk me through how you’d use it to create a page targeting ‘concrete patio installation near me’.

Can you explain how you create AI content for service or product pages and keep it locally relevant and unique?

???? Competitor & Keyword Research
How would you go about identifying the top 5 SEO competitors in a local market? What signals do you look for?

Can you describe your process for building a local keyword list for a landscaping company? What keyword variations do you include?

???? Analytics, Reporting & Tracking
Describe how you would set up Google Analytics and Search Console for a local service business.

What KPIs do you include in your initial SEO report to clients?

Have you used SEMrush to generate monthly reports or track keyword rankings? What reports do you prioritize?

???? Local SEO & Link Building
How do you approach citation building and managing NAP consistency across platforms like Advice Local or BrightLocal?

What strategies do you use to build backlinks for local SEO? Have you ordered or managed Web 2.0s, LRN, or PBNs before?

How do you choose anchor text for monthly backlink orders?

???? Process, Autonomy & Problem Solving
If you were given a client with no GBP set up, an outdated website, and no content strategy—how would you prioritize the first 30 days?

What would you do if you found a client's main competitor using fake locations to dominate the map pack?

When you're stuck or unsure how to complete a task—what's your first step in resolving it independently?