SEO Strategist
Hearst Health
$38,500 / year
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Description
Role Overview
LocalEdge, a Hearst company, helps small and mid-size businesses across all industries grow online. Through proprietary technology and partnerships with major search engines, social networks, and other leading tech companies, we offer a full line of digital marketing products that help our customers reach and engage today’s consumers.
We are looking for an SEO Strategist to join our team! You’ll work with our existing Search Engine Optimization team to provide strategic SEO services for our clients, and you’ll be responsible for implementing emerging SEO trends and tactics. This role may involve some client interaction, with a heavy focus on content creation, and requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Success metrics will be based on growth in the overall ranking of specific keyword phrases, as well as the quality and quantity of your work.
What You’ll Do
- Perform technical SEO audits of client websites.
- Identify, recommend, and implement on-page website SEO optimization.
- Regularly create and edit website content for a wide range of industries.
- Contribute to the development of the team and other team members.
- Routinely review campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of customers.
- A detail-oriented work ethic. You are highly motivated and well organized.
- Solid time management skills and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and resources.
- Computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of and experience with Search Engine Optimization.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
- Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact hnpemployment@hearst.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only.
Benefits
We support our employees through personal and professional development and promote physical, financial and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families. Our benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to support growing families and new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Mental wellness benefits to support your emotional wellbeing.
- LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for individual needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Support throughout different stages of your health and family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: Support to help keep your pets happy and healthy.
- And more: Learn more about additional benefits and details here.
Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- professional development
About this role
LocalEdge, a Hearst company, is seeking an SEO Strategist to support its digital marketing services for small and mid-size business clients. You'll join an existing SEO team performing technical audits, optimizing on-page elements, and creating content across diverse industries. The role balances independent work with collaboration, requiring you to implement emerging SEO tactics, monitor campaign performance, and adjust strategies based on keyword ranking growth and content quality metrics.
This position suits someone with strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple client projects simultaneously. While prior SEO experience is preferred, the core requirements are solid organizational abilities, time management discipline, and proficiency with standard computer tools. Some client interaction is part of the work, though content creation forms the primary focus.
The role is full-time and based in-office in Amherst, New York. Hearst offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan with matching, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and mental wellness support. Note that the salary is fixed at $38,500 and the position does not provide immigration sponsorship.
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