Ongoing SEO Specialist – Maintenance, Optimization & Rank Tracking (Remote)

???? Overview
Rize Digital is hiring a self-sufficient, independent Local SEO specialist to take ownership of the ongoing SEO health and visibility of our live client websites. While our core team focuses on onboarding new clients, we need someone who can work with minimal supervision to maintain rankings, fix issues, optimize GBP listings, and support long-term performance across 10–15 active local contractor sites.

You’ll work daily inside SEMrush, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, and WordPress (RankMath) — and you’ll communicate keyword insights, internal linking opportunities, and optimization needs directly to our content and dev teams.

This is a long-term position for someone who understands how to manage local service websites, keep SEO campaigns healthy post-launch, and maximize visibility in both organic and map pack results.

???? Responsibilities
Run weekly SEO health audits via SEMrush Projects

Monitor and resolve issues in Google Search Console (indexing, crawl errors, coverage)

Submit pages for indexing and confirm crawlability

Track and report on local keyword performance using SEMrush + GSC

Identify keyword opportunities and provide interlinking suggestions to the content team

Monitor and maintain all Google Business Profiles (updates, posts, service areas, reviews)

Audit GBP listings for NAP consistency, image updates, and keyword usage

Order and verify 350+ local citations via Fiverr &/or Bright local

Manage disavow files and monitor backlink profiles for toxic links

Review and manage schema setup (LocalBusiness, Service, Geo, etc.)

Ensure consistent NAP across footers, citations, and GBP

Collaborate with the content and SEO teams to optimize service and blog pages

Leave structured SEO status updates monthly in our internal client tracking sheet

? Requirements
Must be able to work independently across 10–15 live local websites

Expert-level with SEMrush Projects, Site Audit, and Keyword Magic Tool

Strong experience using Google Search Console and GA4

Deep understanding of Google Business Profile optimization and GBP post strategy

Skilled with WordPress + RankMath (or equivalent SEO plugins)

Familiar with BrightLocal or other citation management platforms

Can confidently edit meta titles, H1s, internal links, schema, and alt tags

Writes clean status notes and keyword updates inside Google Sheets

Detail-oriented, organized, and communicates clearly in written English

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???? Bonus (Not Required)
Experience with GoHighLevel CRM

Familiarity with local contractor niches (tree service, fencing, concrete, etc.)

Can update page layout using Gutenberg or Elementor

Knows how to work in staging environments or adjust basic hosting settings

???? Compensation
2 week training and probationary period at 50% pay
$800–$1,000/month depending on experience and output

30–40 hours/week preferred

Fully remote and consistent hours

Paid time off + performance-based raises available

???? To Apply reply to this post:
Subject: 8 Local SEO Specialist – [Your Name]

Please include:

A short Loom video or paragraph explaining how you manage ongoing Local SEO

A real example of a GBP optimization, GSC fix, or local SEO improvement you handled

A list of SEO tools you use regularly and your comfort level with each

(Optional) Links to live local business websites you’ve helped rank or maintain