SEO Specialist

FULL-TIME (DIRECT HIRE) | TAMPA, FLORIDA We are partnering with a Tampa-based digital ad agency searching for an SEO Specialist to execute advanced strategies across local and national client accounts. This is a newly created position working with an industry veteran and firm founder. It offers flexibility on schedule based on projects and is a growth opportunity for the right individual. You will develop marketing plans for companies, have ownership of SEO, and all aspects of that - campaigns, click-throughs, analytics, etc. ** Candidates must currently live in the Tampa area to attend occasional on-site meetings. ** Key Responsibilities include: Execute technical and Local SEO strategies Optimize Google Business Profile and manage citations Perform technical SEO audits (Core Web Vitals, indexing, crawl issues) Implement structured data/schema Support link-building initiatives Partner with content teams on SEO strategy Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns, including PPC Build performance dashboards in Looker Studio Manage multiple client accounts Requirements: 5+ years hands-on SEO experience (ad agency experience preferred) Must have a Google Ads Certification Strong technical SEO skills Deep Local SEO and Google Business Profile expertise Experience managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns HTML/CSS/JS working knowledge WordPress required; Shopify/Webflow a plus Experience with SEMrush, Ahrefs, GA4, GSC, Screaming Frog, and Looker Studio Google Tag Manager (GTM) experience preferred Experience providing SEO strategies for healthcare companies is a plus U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only, please. We are unable to accept 3rd party candidates, transfer a visa, or provide sponsorship.