[Remote] Senior Specialist, SEO

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stella Rising is the leading marketing and media agency for spirited, high-growth consumer brands and service companies. They are seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to manage SEO strategies for multiple clients, focusing on client relationships and continuous learning in SEO best practices. The role involves executing on-site and off-site SEO strategies, maintaining client communications, and developing comprehensive campaign strategies based on performance metrics.ResponsibilitiesManage communications and relationships with designated client accounts. This includes daily and weekly email and phone correspondence, as well as occasional in-person meetingsGather all pertinent facts and performance statistics for a client’s website and formulate a comprehensive campaign strategy based on client’s goals, available resources/budget, and SEO best practicesPerform all on-site optimization, including (but not limited to) optimizing title tags, meta information, URLs, content, headers, and moreAssist on technical auditing of client websites, competitive analyses, as well as site architecture auditsUse client’s performance data and competitive insights to develop an off-site strategy to support SEO effortsHave at least a basic understanding of new developments in SEO, such as core web vitals, E-A-T, various algorithm updates, and moreCollect all relevant performance metrics and create compelling and user-friendly reports for clients on a monthly basis. Clients may also require more frequent reporting or communicationsCreate presentations for client use on an as-needed basisAttend conference calls and occasional in-person meetings with clients to present data, provide clear direction and insight on their campaigns, and provide complete answers to their questionsProvide ad hoc phone and email support for clientsIndependently research current SEO methodologies to supplement on-the-job training in order to broaden SEO skill setSkillsMust have 2+ years experience managing SEO campaigns start to finish, concept to executionMust have demonstrated ability to handle large, complex projectsMust have excellent oral and written communication skills and feel comfortable making presentations both internally and to clientsMust have strong MS Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Must have experience with Google Analytics or other major web analytics programsMust be 'conversant' in HTML – you should be able to read code and identify certain elementsMust have strong quantitative analytical skills – numbers should excite you, not scare youMust love data (bonus points if you have an interesting data story to tell)Self-motivated and able to work proficiently in a remote environmentPrevious agency experience is highly desirablePrevious experience with Brightedge, Moz, SEMRush or other SEO software is a plusA strong willingness to learn is crucial!Demonstrated understanding of and participation in social media is also highly desirableBenefitsHealth, vision, dental, life insuranceA 401k with company matchWellness and technology reimbursementsHome office setup supportOver 7 weeks of PTOSummer FridaysCompany OverviewStella Rising is an advertising agency that delivers innovative digital marketing strategies, SEO, and consulting services. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.stellarising.com/.