SEO Strategist

SEO Strategist

• Experience: 3 years
• Employment Type: Full-Time Fully Remote
• Sourcing Location: South Africa
• Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 AM6:00 PM CST
• Compensation: $2000/month
• Primary Focus: Organic search strategy technical SEO keyword intelligence on-page optimization AI-assisted content strategy and funnel tracking alignment

About the Company

Our client is a full-service marketing agency specializing in high-impact direct-response digital marketing strategies media planning performance creative and funnel optimization. By combining strategic content technical precision and data-driven execution the agency helps businesses build sustainable organic visibility capture high-intent search traffic and maximize customer conversion across diverse digital ecosystems.

As the agency continues to grow it is expanding its organic search team to ensure clients receive high-ranking technical and content-led SEO strategies that deliver long-term business outcomes.

Role Overview

We are seeking an SEO Strategist to take full ownership of organic search strategy technical SEO audits on-page optimization content planning and link-building frameworks across client accounts.

In this role you will act as the architect behind organic traffic growth identifying high-value search opportunities optimizing website architectures guiding content strategy and resolving technical bottlenecks. You will leverage AI-assisted search tools and platforms to streamline keyword research content briefs schema generation and site audits while bringing senior-level analytical judgment to every campaign.

The ideal candidate is a strategic technical and data-driven search marketer with a deep understanding of search engine algorithms project management workflows and funnel alignment.

Key Responsibilities

SEO Strategy & On-Page Optimization

• Develop execute and manage comprehensive organic search strategies tailored to client growth goals and target audiences.
  
• Conduct in-depth keyword research intent mapping and search query analysis to drive content creation and page optimizations.
  
• Optimize on-page elements including page titles meta descriptions header tags internal link structures images and content relevance.
  
• Align organic search strategies with conversion funnels and lead generation workflows inside Go High Level.
  
• Develop content gap analyses and collaborate with content teams to produce high-ranking search-optimized copy.
  

Technical SEO & Site Architecture

• Perform technical site audits using industry tools to identify and resolve crawlability indexability site speed and architectural issues.
  
• Implement and manage structured data (Schema markup) to enhance rich snippet eligibility.
  
• Monitor Core Web Vitals mobile usability and overall technical site health.
  
• Coordinate with web development and design teams to execute technical fixes and site architecture improvements cleanly.
  

AI-Enhanced Research & Content Intelligence

• Utilize AI tools (such as ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate keyword clustering content brief creation intent analysis and technical script generation.
  
• Leverage AI platforms to analyze complex search data extract optimization insights and write high-ranking schema markup.
  
• Refine edit and validate AI-assisted research and strategy outputs to ensure high editorial accuracy E-E-A-T compliance and strategic alignment.
  
• Stay current with evolving search engine algorithm updates platform AI features and modern search technology trends.
  

Analytics Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor organic performance metrics ranking trajectories traffic growth and conversion rates across Google Search Console and GA4.
  
• Set up maintain and audit tracking configurations to ensure organic conversion attribution is accurate within Go High Level.
  
• Analyze competitor backlink profiles and design ethical white-hat link acquisition strategies.
  
• Prepare clear performance reports and present strategic recommendations to internal leadership and project managers.
  

Workflow & Agency Collaboration

• Manage SEO roadmaps campaign timelines and optimization tasks within ClickUp.
  
• Collaborate closely with content developers designers and project managers to ensure seamless campaign execution.
  
• Ensure all SEO initiatives support broader performance marketing brand and sales funnel initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience as an SEO Strategist Organic Search Specialist or similar agency/marketing role.
  
• Proven track record of driving organic traffic growth keyword rankings and organic conversion improvements.
  
• Practical experience using ChatGPT and Claude (or similar AI tools) for keyword strategy technical auditing support and content intelligence.
  
• Hands-on experience using ClickUp for project tracking task organization and cross-functional coordination.
  
• Experience working with Go High Level (CRM) to align organic landing pages lead capture forms and conversion tracking.
  
• High proficiency with Google Search Console Google Analytics (GA4) and standard SEO tools (e.g. Ahrefs SEMrush Screaming Frog).
  
• Strong technical SEO expertise (site speed optimization crawl budgets rendering canonicalization schema markup Core Web Vitals).
  
• Advanced written and verbal English communication skills with high analytical and strategic clarity.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
  
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced digital marketing agency environment.
  
• Deep understanding of Googles E-E-A-T guidelines helpful content systems and search AI Overviews (SGE).
  
• Basic knowledge of HTML CSS JavaScript and CMS platforms (WordPress Shopify Webflow).
  
• Experience integrating SEO strategies with paid media and direct-response marketing funnels.
  

Technology & Tools

Candidates should be proficient with or capable of quickly mastering:

• Google Search Console & Google Analytics (GA4)
  
• Ahrefs SEMrush Screaming Frog or similar SEO suites
  
• ClickUp (Project Management)
  
• Go High Level (CRM & Landing Page Integration)
  
• ChatGPT & Claude (AI Research & Technical Tools)
  
• Schema Generators & Web Crawlers
  
• Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
  

What This Role Offers

• Direct ownership over organic growth strategies for a diverse client portfolio.
  
• A modern agency environment that actively integrates AI tools and organized management systems.
  
• Collaboration with dedicated content design paid media and project management teams.
  
• Consistent full-time hours within standard Central Time business hours.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking analytical SEO strategist who understands that search optimization is about driving high-intent business conversions not just raw traffic.

They are comfortable diving into code and technical site audits in Screaming Frog tracking search performance in GSC and GA4 and staying organized inside ClickUp and Go High Level. Rather than relying exclusively on traditional SEO tactics they embrace modern AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to speed up keyword clustering outline creation and strategic insights.

Most importantly they take accountability for organic performance staying ahead of search engine updates and continuously optimizing accounts to deliver tangible ROI.

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Growth in target keyword rankings organic search traffic and organic conversions for client accounts.
  
• Timely execution and delivery of SEO audit recommendations and tasks within ClickUp.
  
• Accuracy and completeness of technical fixes schema implementations and tracking setups inside Go High Level.
  
• Effective intelligent leverage of AI tools to accelerate keyword strategy and technical execution.
  
• Clear insightful reporting and communication with internal account leads.
  
• Collaboration effectiveness with content and design teams on on-page assets.