Junior SEO Specialist

Junior SEO Specialist *This is a part-time position (about 10-15 hours per week), with the opportunity to move to full-time.*Applicants must be based in the United States, with preference given to those in Indiana. FlyDog Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency delivering our clients strong digital marketing content that is backed by data and powered by creativity. We partner with brands and entrepreneurs looking to increase their online presence and see consistent business growth. At FlyDog Digital, we take our work seriously but not ourselves. We have a dog as our mascot for pete's sake. As a majority remote team, we value integrity, innovation, creativity, and strong attention to detail. + POSITION SUMMARYThe Junior SEO Specialist turns keyword research into content that ranks and converts. You'll research keywords, write blogs, service pages, and location pages, publish them on client websites, and use Google Search Console to get them indexed and keep them healthy. This is an entry-level role. You don't need to be an SEO expert. You'll report to our SEO & Ads Manager, who sets the strategy, reviews your work, and will teach you the tools and processes we use. What we need from you is the drive to learn. We also want your ideas. If you see a better way to lay out a blog post or structure a landing page so it's easier for a visitor to use, we want to hear it. + DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESKeyword ResearchResearch keywords for blogs, service pages, and location pages using Semrush and Google Search ConsoleIdentify search intent, related questions, and competitor content for each topicBring keyword and topic recommendations to the SEO Manager for approval Content CreationWrite SEO content based on your keyword research: blog posts, service pages, and location pagesWrite page metadata: title tags, meta descriptions, URL slugs, headings, and image alt textAdapt your writing to each client's brand voice and audienceAdd internal links between related pagesRevise drafts based on feedback from the SEO Manager and/or Account Strategist PublishingPublish content on client websites, mostly Squarespace and WordPressFormat pages so they're easy to read and use on desktop and mobileSuggest layout, design, and user experience improvements for blogs and landing pages Google Search ConsoleSubmit new and updated pages for indexingMonitor indexed pages and flag pages that drop out of the index or fail to get indexedWatch for technical issues (crawl errors, page experience, broken pages) and report them to the SEO Manager WorkloadSupport a portfolio of about 10 clients, with 10–12 pieces of content each monthTrack your tasks and deadlines in ClickUp + WHAT YOU DO NOT OWNSEO strategy and roadmaps (you'll contribute ideas, and the SEO Manager decides)SEO audits and monthly reportingClient communication. You may sit in on client calls to hear feedback firsthand, but you won't be expected to speak with or manage clients. + WHAT WE'LL PROVIDEMentorship, strategy, and content review from the SEO & Ads ManagerTraining on Semrush, Google Analytics 4, Screaming Frog, and ClickUp (as well as web platforms if needed)Access to client websites and Search Console accountsClient background, brand guidelines, and campaign themes + REQUIREMENTS1—2 years of digital marketing experience. No SEO background is required if you're a strong writer who learns quickly.Excellent writing skills and the ability to take on different brand tones and stylesSelf-directed learner who researches answers independently and speaks up when blockedAn eye for user experience: you notice when a page is confusing, cluttered, or hard to navigateComfortable taking feedback and revising your workStrong attention to detail and organization across multiple clients and deadlinesHighly competent in Google Docs and Google SheetsReliable internet and your own computer PreferredExperience adding or editing content in Squarespace and/or WordPressFamiliarity with Google Search ConsoleExposure to Semrush, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, or ClickUpWriting samples in blogging, copywriting, journalism, or marketing + PAYThis is a part-time position (about 10-15 hours per week). There is an opportunity for future full-time employment for the right candidate.Contract rate: $22–30/hour, depending on experienceApplicants must be based in the United States.