Intermediate Search Specialist

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We are seeking an intermediate-level search consultant forHive Digital, a cutting-edge and award-winning agency that prides itself on helping change the world for the better. We offer a highly collaborative team that works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients in a fast‑paced, fun work environment. Are you ready to bring your SEO expertise to a company trying to improve the world?

We have the career path for you.

As an Intermediate SEO Specialist, you will:

• Lead client calls and manage client relationships independently, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Develop and propose holistic SEO strategies that align with client KPIs, and then select and implement the tactics to execute those strategies.
• Delegate tasks to team members and external partners, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Coordinate with external partners and cross‑departmental teams to execute SEO initiatives and integrate insights from various marketing efforts (EG: social media, email marketing) into a cohesive strategy.
• Collaborate with internal sales and stakeholder teams to understand the impact of SEO on lead generation and sales.
• Plan and execute long-term (quarterly, annual) SEO strategies, including technical and content roadmaps.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in the following areas:

• Conducting comprehensive audits, including technical, backlink, and content audits.
• Developing and implementing content marketing strategies and persona playbooks.
• Creating comprehensive content roadmaps and outlines.
• Technical SEO & Implementation:
  • Working with various CMS platforms and coordinating with development teams on best practices for technical SEO, web infrastructure, and site architecture.
  • Managing web migration audits and providing consultation for SEO‑led website migrations.
  • Executing on‑page optimizations and redirect mapping.
  • Proficiency with analytics and tracking, including Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, custom event tracking, and call tracking, as well as third‑party tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, etc.
• Data & Analysis:
  • Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Clarity, Agency Analytics, and Looker Studio for reporting and analysis.
  • Conducting page performance, CRO, and heat map analysis.
• A foundational understanding and willingness to learn about emerging SEO fields such as Generative Engine Optimization (GEO),
  AI Optimization (AIO),
  Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
• Digital Marketing Acumen:
  • A strong understanding of how SEO integrates with other digital marketing channels.
  • Familiarity with paid search and social media advertising platforms (EG: Meta, Linked In, X/Twitter, Reddit) and the ability to answer basic questions about these channels on client calls.
• Client Management & Communication:
  • Leading client meetings and presenting strategy and progress updates.
  • Experience delegating tasks and coordinating with internal and external teams.

• 3‑5 years of experience in an SEO‑focused role, preferably within a digital marketing agency setting or a medium‑to‑large organization with direct ownership of SEO.
• Self‑starter with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• A passion for continuous learning and adapting to a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.
• An understanding of the relationship between SEO efforts and the sales/business KPIs.
• Experience with a range of digital marketing & SEO tools – SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Suite of…