[Hiring] SEO Specialist @Elevate and Delegate

Role Description

This is a full-time, fully remote position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM U.S. Central Time. Salary is competitive and based on experience, discussed during screening.

What You Will Do:

• Run full SEO audits for client websites — find problems, build solutions, track results.
• Do keyword research and build content strategies based on search intent, competition, and SERP behavior.
• Implement on-page SEO: title tags, meta descriptions, headers, internal linking, and content optimization.
• Handle technical SEO: site speed, schema markup, structured data, XML sitemaps, 301 redirects, crawl errors, and indexing issues.
• Build and manage local SEO strategies: Google Business Profile optimization, citation management, NAP consistency, and location pages.
• Execute link-building campaigns: outreach, link auditing, and building high-quality backlinks.
• Write or optimize SEO content: blog posts, landing pages, and service pages that rank and convert.
• Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to improve SEO workflows — from content ideation to keyword clustering to technical audits.
• Monitor rankings, traffic, and conversions using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, or Ahrefs.
• Deliver clear performance reports to account managers and participate in client communication when needed.
• Stay ahead of Google algorithm updates, AI search trends, and emerging SEO tools and methods.
• Optimize for AI and LLM visibility (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) as part of evolving search strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience with proven results (traffic growth, ranking improvements, lead generation).
• Technical SEO skills: site speed, schema, crawl audits, indexing, URL structure. Familiarity with Screaming Frog.
• On-page SEO: keyword optimization, content structure, meta tags, internal linking.
• Local SEO: Google Business Profile, citations, location pages, map pack rankings.
• Link building: experience with outreach, link auditing, and building quality backlinks.
• SEO tools: Semrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, Google Search Console.
• AI-powered SEO: active use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar.
• Content optimization: ability to write or improve SEO content that ranks.
• HTML/CSS basics: enough to make on-page changes, troubleshoot code issues, and work with developers.
• Analytical thinking: decision-making based on data, ability to read reports and spot opportunities.
• Good English communication: clear writing, explaining strategy, and presenting results.

Nice to Have

• Agency experience (managing multiple client accounts at once).
• Experience in Home Services or Healthcare SEO.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, or WordPress development.
• Experience with heatmap tools (Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity) for user behavior analysis.
• CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) experience.
• Experience optimizing for AI/LLM search platforms (Perplexity, SearchGPT, etc.).

90-Day Success Plan

Here is what we expect in your first 3 months:

Schedule & Pay

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM U.S. Central Time. This is required.
• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Discussed during screening.
• Time Off: 2 weeks paid time off + paid U.S. holidays.
• Tools: Slack, Loom, Google Meet.
• Equipment: You provide your own computer and internet.
• Type: Contract or full-time, depending on your location.
• Client Relationship: You will be directly working with the client, communicating and providing services independently.
• Payments: All payments for your services will be handled by the client.
• Vacation Leaves and Holidays: Align your schedule with the client’s business needs.

Application Process

In place of a traditional initial interview, you’ll be asked to record your responses to the initial interview questions through a Loom video.

• Come prepared and ensure you’re clearly visible on camera.
• Record your answers in a quiet, well-lit, and clutter-free space with a stable internet connection.
• Show your personality and strengths; answer authentically and in your own words.
• Once the initial screening is cleared, a link for the client-required written assessment will be sent via Test Gorilla.