[Hiring] SEO Manager @Hunt St

Role Description

We're seeking an experienced SEO Manager to join our team remotely. This is a strategic, hands-on role for a seasoned professional who can drive measurable organic growth through comprehensive SEO strategies while managing team members. Strong technical SEO, local SEO, content gap analysis, off-page strategy, and team management experience are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keyword Research & Site Architecture:
  • Conduct advanced keyword research and develop comprehensive keyword mapping strategies aligned to site structure.
  • Design and optimize website architecture for maximum SEO performance, including URL structures, site hierarchies, and internal linking strategies.
  • Analyze search intent and identify high-value keyword opportunities.
• On-Page SEO:
  • Conduct thorough audits to diagnose ranking issues and implement optimizations including meta tags, schema markup, and content structure.
  • Collaborate with copywriters to ensure content meets SEO best practices and targets appropriate keywords.
• Technical SEO:
  • Perform comprehensive technical audits and diagnose critical issues including site speed, mobile optimization, indexation problems, and crawl errors.
  • Implement fixes independently or work with developers to resolve technical issues.
  • Monitor Core Web Vitals, manage XML sitemaps, robots.txt, and ensure optimal site health.
• Off-Page SEO:
  • Critically evaluate backlink profiles, conduct competitive gap analysis, and identify toxic links.
  • Develop and execute strategic link-building plans to strengthen domain authority.
  • Work with and instruct link builders on strategy, tactics, and quality standards.
  • Manage outreach campaigns and oversee link acquisition efforts.
• Local SEO:
  • Optimize Google Business Profile (GBP) listings and implement local SEO strategies for brick-and-mortar businesses.
  • Manage NAP consistency, local citations, review management, and local search signals.
• Content Strategy:
  • Perform content gap analysis and develop data-driven content recommendations.
  • Provide detailed SEO briefs and guidelines to copywriters, ensuring content aligns with keyword mapping and user intent.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on SEO experience with proven track record of driving organic growth.
• Agency experience managing SEO for multiple clients.
• Previous experience managing and leading people/teams - you must have managed others, not just worked independently.
• Advanced keyword research, mapping, and website architecture design capabilities.
• Expert-level knowledge across all four areas: on-page, technical, off-page, and local SEO.
• Proven ability to develop link-building strategies and instruct/manage link builders.
• Strong technical aptitude to diagnose and resolve complex SEO issues independently.
• Proficiency with SEO tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Google Analytics).
• Experience working with both Webflow and WordPress platforms.
• Experience collaborating with developers and copywriters.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide actionable, data-driven insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Requirements

• Experience with site migrations.
• Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO).

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• 10 days paid annual leave per year.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects and make a significant impact.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).