Experienced SEO Expert (Local SEO, Technical SEO & Backlink Outreach)

About Us
We are a US-based marketing agency that manages SEO for national brands with 50 to 200+ locations across the country. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented SEO Expert to join our remote team and help us dominate local search rankings.

What You’ll Do
This is a full-time, long-term position where you’ll take ownership of SEO performance across dozens of local business locations.

Key Responsibilities:
Local SEO Optimization

Optimize location pages for targeted keywords

Implement structured data / local schema (JSON-LD)

Manage and optimize Google Business Profiles (GMB)

Perform citation audits and build local directory listings

Technical SEO

Conduct site audits (crawl errors, indexation, site speed)

Fix duplicate content, canonical tags, and internal linking issues

Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals

Use tools like Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Search Console

On-Page SEO

Optimize meta titles, H1s, internal links, and content for SEO

Perform content gap analysis and keyword research

Backlink Outreach & Off-Page SEO

Research and pitch guest post opportunities

Build backlinks through outreach to blogs, directories, and partners

Monitor backlinks, check domain authority, and track performance

Tracking & Reporting

Use Google Search Console and Google Analytics (GA4) to track performance

Create monthly SEO reports and summaries

Track keyword rankings using tools like Ahrefs or SERPWatcher

Collaboration

Work closely with project managers, content writers, and designers

Communicate clearly via Slack, Trello, or ClickUp

Requirements
We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience, not just certifications.

Must-Have Skills:
2+ years SEO experience (local SEO is a MUST)

Fluent in English (written + verbal)

Proficiency with GSC, GA4, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog

Experience optimizing 50+ pages or local listings at once

Able to work full-time (40 hours/week)

Bonus Points:
Experience managing SEO for multi-location businesses

Familiar with BrightLocal, Yext, or Whitespark

Knows how to set up Looker Studio (Google Data Studio) dashboards