SEO Lead / SEO Strategist (US-based, freelance/independent contractor - Ann Arbo
Cozymeal, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Discover. Savor. Connect. Welcome to the chef's table.
Discover and book unforgettable culinary experiences: hands‑on cooking classes, private‑chef meals, guided food tours, wine tastings and team‑building events in 400+ cities worldwide. With just a few clicks you can line up the perfect occasion, from a date‑night sushi lesson or anniversary chef’s‑table dinner, to an interactive dinner party with friends, a corporate pasta‑making challenge, or a flavorful food tour. Wherever you are, we turn moments into delicious memories - effortlessly.
In addition to providing customers access to world‑class culinary experiences, products and content, we also provide a great source of income to our partners that includes chefs, sommeliers, guides and mixologists. For this, we were recognized by the Global Good Fund in 2019.
Serving both customers and our culinary partners is our top‑priority and ingrained in our culture and in how we run our business every day. We continuously strive to curate the best culinary experiences and products and to create the best content for the millions of customers visiting our site while providing additional support and business to our partners.
About the Role We’re looking for a
Senior SEO Expert
to help drive organic growth across our marketplace. This is a freelance, remote role working directly with senior leadership and collaborating closely with our engineering and content teams.
As our
Freelance SEO Lead , you will own the strategy and execution roadmap to improve organic visibility across key page types and high‑intent keyword categories. You’ll conduct SERP and competitor analysis, identify the highest‑impact opportunities, and translate your recommendations into clear, actionable tasks for our internal teams.
This is a hands‑on strategic role. We’re looking for someone who can operate at a high level, move quickly, and drive measurable results.
Freelance / Independent Contractor (1099)
Remote
Key Responsibilities
Analyze competitive Google SERPs for our core keyword categories and major markets
Identify ranking opportunities, intent shifts, and SERP feature impacts
Develop a prioritized SEO roadmap across:
city and category pages
experience pages
editorial content and guides
internal linking and content architecture
Provide recommendations for scalable page structures and content modules across hundreds of cities
Conduct technical SEO reviews focused on index quality, duplication risk, canonicalization, pagination, and crawl efficiency
Recommend improvements to structured data and location relevance signals where appropriate
Collaborate with engineering, design, and content teams to support implementation
Track performance and iterate based on results
What We’re Looking For Required
7+ years of SEO experience (or equivalent senior expertise)
Proven experience with marketplace SEO, directory SEO, or large multi‑location sites
Strong understanding of local‑intent SEO and modern SERP behavior
Ability to diagnose competitive ranking performance beyond basic technical audits
Strong written communication skills and ability to create clear deliverables and specs
Comfortable working with Search Console, GA4, and SEO tools (SEMrush/Ahrefs, Screaming Frog/Sitebulb)
Preferred
Experience in travel, experiences, events, marketplaces, or similar industries
Experience building scalable SEO frameworks across large sets of city pages
Strong content strategy instincts (editorial + local pages)
Familiarity with schema strategy for experiences and local relevance
Deliverables You’ll Own
SERP and competitor analysis for priority keyword clusters
A prioritized SEO roadmap (quick wins + medium‑term + longer‑term)
Recommendations for page template improvements and scalable content modules
Technical SEO findings focused on index quality and crawl efficiency
Clear, actionable implementation specs for engineering and content teams
Ongoing reporting and performance updates
How We Work
Remote, async‑friendly communication
Direct collaboration with leadership and internal teams
Clear expectations, measurable goals, and iterative execution
Hours 10–20 hours/week to start (potential to expand)
Location Ann Arbor, MI or anywhere in the world. This is a fully remote role and qualified candidates worldwide may apply.
Compensation This is a paid freelance role. Compensation will be based on experience, hourly rate, and scope.
Equal Opportunity Cozymeal is an equal opportunity company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Independent Contractor Notice This role is offered as an independent contractor position. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. Nothing in this posting is intended to create an employment relationship.
If this sounds like you, then Cozymeal just might be the right place for you! Welcome home!
We’ll never post anything without your permission.
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Discover and book unforgettable culinary experiences: hands‑on cooking classes, private‑chef meals, guided food tours, wine tastings and team‑building events in 400+ cities worldwide. With just a few clicks you can line up the perfect occasion, from a date‑night sushi lesson or anniversary chef’s‑table dinner, to an interactive dinner party with friends, a corporate pasta‑making challenge, or a flavorful food tour. Wherever you are, we turn moments into delicious memories - effortlessly.
In addition to providing customers access to world‑class culinary experiences, products and content, we also provide a great source of income to our partners that includes chefs, sommeliers, guides and mixologists. For this, we were recognized by the Global Good Fund in 2019.
Serving both customers and our culinary partners is our top‑priority and ingrained in our culture and in how we run our business every day. We continuously strive to curate the best culinary experiences and products and to create the best content for the millions of customers visiting our site while providing additional support and business to our partners.
About the Role We’re looking for a
Senior SEO Expert
to help drive organic growth across our marketplace. This is a freelance, remote role working directly with senior leadership and collaborating closely with our engineering and content teams.
As our
Freelance SEO Lead , you will own the strategy and execution roadmap to improve organic visibility across key page types and high‑intent keyword categories. You’ll conduct SERP and competitor analysis, identify the highest‑impact opportunities, and translate your recommendations into clear, actionable tasks for our internal teams.
This is a hands‑on strategic role. We’re looking for someone who can operate at a high level, move quickly, and drive measurable results.
Freelance / Independent Contractor (1099)
Remote
Key Responsibilities
Analyze competitive Google SERPs for our core keyword categories and major markets
Identify ranking opportunities, intent shifts, and SERP feature impacts
Develop a prioritized SEO roadmap across:
city and category pages
experience pages
editorial content and guides
internal linking and content architecture
Provide recommendations for scalable page structures and content modules across hundreds of cities
Conduct technical SEO reviews focused on index quality, duplication risk, canonicalization, pagination, and crawl efficiency
Recommend improvements to structured data and location relevance signals where appropriate
Collaborate with engineering, design, and content teams to support implementation
Track performance and iterate based on results
What We’re Looking For Required
7+ years of SEO experience (or equivalent senior expertise)
Proven experience with marketplace SEO, directory SEO, or large multi‑location sites
Strong understanding of local‑intent SEO and modern SERP behavior
Ability to diagnose competitive ranking performance beyond basic technical audits
Strong written communication skills and ability to create clear deliverables and specs
Comfortable working with Search Console, GA4, and SEO tools (SEMrush/Ahrefs, Screaming Frog/Sitebulb)
Preferred
Experience in travel, experiences, events, marketplaces, or similar industries
Experience building scalable SEO frameworks across large sets of city pages
Strong content strategy instincts (editorial + local pages)
Familiarity with schema strategy for experiences and local relevance
Deliverables You’ll Own
SERP and competitor analysis for priority keyword clusters
A prioritized SEO roadmap (quick wins + medium‑term + longer‑term)
Recommendations for page template improvements and scalable content modules
Technical SEO findings focused on index quality and crawl efficiency
Clear, actionable implementation specs for engineering and content teams
Ongoing reporting and performance updates
How We Work
Remote, async‑friendly communication
Direct collaboration with leadership and internal teams
Clear expectations, measurable goals, and iterative execution
Hours 10–20 hours/week to start (potential to expand)
Location Ann Arbor, MI or anywhere in the world. This is a fully remote role and qualified candidates worldwide may apply.
Compensation This is a paid freelance role. Compensation will be based on experience, hourly rate, and scope.
Equal Opportunity Cozymeal is an equal opportunity company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Independent Contractor Notice This role is offered as an independent contractor position. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. Nothing in this posting is intended to create an employment relationship.
If this sounds like you, then Cozymeal just might be the right place for you! Welcome home!
We’ll never post anything without your permission.
#J-18808-Ljbffr