Search Engine Optimization Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. $30.11/hr, $2,649/month COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience) PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp. OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically. THE CLIENT This client is all about changing the face of health and wellness through innovative solutions that simplify the life of health and wellness practitioners. Think your neighborhood therapist, nutritionist, speech language pathologist, or massage therapist—the small business owners who dedicate their careers to helping others. The client’s solution provides them with an all-in-one platform to manage their practice and with the tools and resources to thrive as a practitioner and business owner. SEO MANAGER The Role: The SEO team is looking for a contract part-time SEO Manager to help drive organic performance. You will be a data-driven problem solver with a growth mindset, willing to stretch your comfort levels, evolve best practices within SEO and content marketing, and move quickly with attention to detail. Working in close partnership with team members across the content, web, paid search, lifecycle marketing, engineering, and product management teams, you will help drive SEO strategy, key initiatives, and the roadmap for organic search growth. Responsibilities: • Execute and help to optimize SEO strategies by implementing key tactics, including on-page optimizations, technical SEO reviews and improvements, and internal linking to drive organic growth. • Continually update and refine existing web pages to enhance search performance, ensuring they align with evolving SEO best practices and algorithm updates. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, backed by data and forecasts. • Balance several initiatives efficiently and in parallel, and shift priorities as needed. • Continuously identify new SEO growth opportunities by analyzing existing content architecture, keyword constructs, and data/traffic metrics. • Keep up with industry trends, search engine algorithm updates, and the competitive landscape. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Desired Skills & Experience: • Minimum 4 years of hands-on SEO experience. • A strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking methods, and various pillars of SEO (Technical, On-Page, Off-Page) • A successful person in this role will have superior communication skills, search-intent focus, and proven SEO experience. • You are a creative, results-oriented, and analytical problem solver who is passionate about SEO and focused on driving growth for the business. • You are comfortable using data to identify and analyze areas for improvements. Excellent at both quantitative and qualitative analysis. • Experience developing and executing content strategy. • Familiarity with popular SEO industry tools and resources including GA4, Google Search Console, Bright Edge, Screaming Frog, semRush, and Ahrefs to glean valuable insights and findings from data. • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences. • Excellent written and interpersonal skills. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to work both independently and within a team. • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to an always evolving organization and search industry. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duration: ASAP to start, to run for 6 months, with chance to extend. Daily Schedule: M-F, part-time 20 hours a week, no OT anticipated. Location: Team sits in Santa Monica, CA. Role is remote. BENEFITS We offer the opportunity to participate in health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by applying here with your Linked In profile. KEYWORDS SEO, SEO management, engine algorithms, technical information Murphy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. Seniority level • Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type • Employment type Part-time Job function • Job function Consulting, Research, and Marketing • Industries Health and Human Services and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Murphy & Associates, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Apply BELOW