smartdept. inc. is hiring: SEO Specialist, Content in New York

Content SEO Specialist

Smartdept. is searching for a Content SEO Specialist for a growth and transformation consultancy serving ecommerce, retail, and DTC brands. This is a fully remote, ongoing freelance contract opportunity.
You'll grow organic traffic for ecommerce brands through keyword strategy and on-page optimization, working alongside a senior growth lead.
What You'll Do:
Research keywords and map them to product, collection, and content pages
Optimize page titles, meta descriptions, headings, and on-page copy
Write SEO content briefs for copywriters
Plan blog and landing page content around search topics
Refresh existing pages to improve rankings
Build internal linking and track ranking progress
What You'll Need:
Hands-on SEO experience for ecommerce or retail websites
Experience with Semrush, Ahrefs, or similar tools
Working knowledge of Google Search Console and GA4
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfort using AI tools to work faster
Clear, reliable communication
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Shopify SEO
Experience optimizing for AI search results
Surfer or similar content optimization tools
Basic HTML