Senior SEO Specialist

**OVERVIEW** We are a full\-service digital marketing and engineering agency looking for an experienced, hands\-on Senior SEO Specialist to own SEO delivery across a portfolio of B2B, lead\-generation, e\-commerce, and local clients. This is an ongoing contractor role that combines strategy, execution, reporting, and client communication. We need someone who can set direction, do the work, communicate clearly, and collaborate with our internal content and development teams. You will be expected to personally perform audits, research, technical recommendations, on\-page updates, content briefs, reporting, and client\-facing communication as needed. The right person has strong technical SEO judgment, lead\-generation experience, and the ability to manage multiple accounts without heavy oversight. **RESPONSIBILITIES** You will own SEO execution across assigned accounts, including: * Technical SEO audits covering crawlability, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, schema, redirects, canonicals, sitemap issues, and other technical blockers * Keyword research, search\-intent mapping, and competitor analysis using Ahrefs and SEMrush * On\-page SEO recommendations and implementation, including titles, H1s, metadata, internal linking, content structure, and optimization opportunities * Content briefs and outlines using query networks, entities, SERP analysis, TF\-IDF/N\-gram insights where appropriate, and clear direction for writers * GEO / AI\-search optimization for AI Overviews, answer engines, and search visibility beyond traditional rankings * Local SEO support, including Google Business Profile optimization, posts, reporting, and geo\-location tracking through BrightLocal or similar tools * Backlink profile monitoring, linkbuilding coordination when needed, and toxic backlink review/disavow recommendations * GA4, Google Search Console, Microsoft Clarity, and rank\-tracking review * Monthly client reporting covering rankings, traffic, conversions, opportunities, risks, and recommended next steps * Client calls or email support when needed to explain findings, recommendations, and priorities * Monitoring algorithm updates, ranking changes, and process improvements with our internal team **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE** Please apply only if you have: * Strong hands\-on SEO experience across technical SEO, on\-page SEO, content strategy, local SEO, and reporting * Proven B2B, enterprise\-level, and/or lead\-generation SEO experience * Experience managing multiple SEO accounts at the same time * Ability to explain SEO clearly to non\-technical stakeholders * Working knowledge of Ahrefs, SEMrush, GA4, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, BrightLocal, or similar tools * Comfort collaborating with developers, content teams, paid media teams, and client stakeholders * Reliable communication, consistent turnaround, and the ability to work independently This role requires someone who can execute directly. Please do not apply if your experienc