Junior SEO Specialist

*This is a part-time position (about 10-15 hours per week), with the opportunity to move to full-time.
*Applicants must be based in the United States, with preference given to those in Indiana.
Please note: This position is not eligible for employment in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington.
FlyDog Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency delivering our clients strong digital marketing content that is backed by data and powered by creativity. We partner with brands and entrepreneurs looking to increase their online presence and see consistent business growth.
At FlyDog Digital, we take our work seriously but not ourselves. We have a dog as our mascot for pete's sake. As a majority remote team, we value integrity, innovation, creativity, and strong attention to detail.
+ POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior SEO Specialist turns keyword research into content that ranks and converts. You'll research keywords, write blogs, service pages, and location pages, publish them on client websites, and use Google Search Console to get them indexed and keep them healthy.
This is an entry-level role. You don't need to be an SEO expert. You'll report to our SEO & Ads Manager, who sets the strategy, reviews your work, and will teach you the tools and processes we use. What we need from you is the drive to learn.
We also want your ideas. If you see a better way to lay out a blog post or structure a landing page so it's easier for a visitor to use, we want to hear it.
+ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keyword Research

Research keywords for blogs, service pages, and location pages using Semrush and Google Search Console
Identify search intent, related questions, and competitor content for each topic
Bring keyword and topic recommendations to the SEO Manager for approval
Content Creation

Write SEO content based on your keyword research: blog posts, service pages, and location pages
Write page metadata: title tags, meta descriptions, URL slugs, headings, and image alt text
Adapt your writing to each client's brand voice and audience
Add internal links between related pages
Revise drafts based on feedback from the SEO Manager and/or Account Strategist
Publishing

Publish content on client websites, mostly Squarespace and WordPress
Format pages so they're easy to read and use on desktop and mobile
Suggest layout, design, and user experience improvements for blogs and landing pages
Google Search Console

Submit new and updated pages for indexing
Monitor indexed pages and flag pages that drop out of the index or fail to get indexed
Watch for technical issues (crawl errors, page experience, broken pages) and report them to the SEO Manager
Support a portfolio of about 10 clients, with 10–12 pieces of content each month
Track your tasks and deadlines in ClickUp
+ WHAT YOU DO NOT OWN

SEO strategy and roadmaps (you'll contribute ideas, and the SEO Manager decides)
SEO audits and monthly reporting
Client communication. You may sit in on client calls to hear feedback firsthand, but you won't be expected to speak with or manage clients.
+ WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE

Mentorship, strategy, and content review from the SEO & Ads Manager
Training on Semrush, Google Analytics 4, Screaming Frog, and ClickUp (as well as web platforms if needed)
Access to client websites and Search Console accounts
Client background, brand guidelines, and campaign themes
+ REQUIREMENTS

1—2 years of digital marketing experience. No SEO background is required if you're a strong writer who learns quickly.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to take on different brand tones and styles
Self-directed learner who researches answers independently and speaks up when blocked
An eye for user experience: you notice when a page is confusing, cluttered, or hard to navigate
Comfortable taking feedback and revising your work
Strong attention to detail and organization across multiple clients and deadlines
Highly competent in Google Docs and Google Sheets
Reliable internet and your own computer
Preferred

Experience adding or editing content in Squarespace and/or WordPress
Familiarity with Google Search Console
Exposure to Semrush, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, or ClickUp
Writing samples in blogging, copywriting, journalism, or marketing
+ PAY

This is a part-time position (about 10-15 hours per week). There is an opportunity for future full-time employment for the right candidate.
Contract rate: $22–30/hour, depending on experience
Applicants must be based in the United States.

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