SEO Strategist

SEO Strategist Are you a skilled SEO professional ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, values-driven environment? At Clix, our remote-first, collaborative culture is built on respect, growth, and performance. Our team of digital marketing experts delivers impactful SEO strategies across industries, blending data-driven insights with creative problem-solving to achieve measurable business growth for our clients. As an SEO Strategist at Clix, you'll take ownership of strategic and tactical SEO campaigns from start to finish-leading keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO audits, and performance tracking. Your expertise will help clients excel in the competitive digital landscape while aligning with Clix's mission of driving exceptional results through collaboration and innovation. Bonus Qualifications: Experience in paid search or paid social strategies is a plus. While not a core requirement for this SEO-focused role, these skills will enhance your ability to contribute to integrated digital marketing efforts. Why Clix? Clix offers the perfect remote environment for self-driven, resourceful individuals who thrive on ownership, creativity, and proactive problem-solving. Rooted in values of collaboration, a love for learning, integrity, and excellence, Clix provides a culture where employees truly own their roles and grow. Our benefits include: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Matching 401(k) Generous PTO Opportunities for growth as our team evolves and more... At Clix, we equip you with the tools and autonomy to succeed while fostering both client success and personal development. Applicants must currently reside in Missouri, Illinois, or Arkansas. Core Job Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize SEO campaigns to ensure effective and efficient performance across local, national, and e-commerce markets. Conduct in-depth keyword research and implement on-page optimizations, including metadata, structure, and content, to enhance rankings and visibility. Ensure websites are technically sound by optimizing site architecture, improving mobile responsiveness, page speed, schema markup, and resolving crawl issues. Leverage SEO analytics platforms to monitor search behavior trends, execute A/B testing, and identify opportunities for campaign growth and refinement. Collaborate on the creation of high-quality, optimized content, such as blog posts, landing pages, and product descriptions, that align with strategic goals. Design and execute high-quality link-building campaigns to improve domain authority and search engine performance. Partner with internal teams and service implementation partners to delegate tasks, oversee project timelines, and ensure work aligns with deadlines and quality standards. Research and integrate innovative SEO techniques, tools, and technologies to maintain cutting-edge practices and educate team members and clients. Serve as a resource for communicating and articulating SEO concepts, strategies, and performance insights to both internal and client audiences as needed. Oversee the setup, configuration, and optimization of data platforms like Google Analytics 4, ensuring accurate tracking of key events for service-based businesses and e-commerce clients. Collaborate with internal teams to align data strategies with campaign goals and provide actionable insights. Complete a minimum of 5 hours of professional development monthly, with a focus on search engine marketing. Proactively and reactively perform other relevant tasks to support the success of SEO campaigns and overall team objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field. 3-5 years of proven experience managing successful SEO campaigns across multiple industries. Advanced knowledge of tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, and Google Ads Keyword Planner. Proficiency with WordPress, Google Analytics, Search Console, and Tag Manager. Experience with A/B testing and leveraging AI tools (e.g., Jasper, ChatGPT, SurferSEO) to support SEO strategies. Active Certifications (Preferred): Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) Google Tag Manager (GTM) Certification or equivalent training. Key Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset. Exceptional communication skills to articulate SEO concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple SEO campaigns (from small to large) and deadlines effectively. Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments. The Clix Group