Job Description Our client, a full-service digital marketing agency is seeking a contract SEO Strategist to support our growing portfolio of client engagements. Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive SEO audits including technical, content, and competitive assessments to identify opportunities and develop strategic recommendations • Develop keyword research and content strategies that align with client business goals and user intent across B2B and B2C experiences • Create and present SEO strategies, findings, and recommendations directly to client stakeholders and executive teams • Partner with UX and development teams to ensure SEO requirements are properly implemented during site redesigns and replatforms • Assess and mitigate SEO risks during website migrations, consolidations, and digital transformations • Develop URL mapping and redirect strategies to preserve search equity during site transitions • Create and maintain SEO documentation including best practices guides, implementation checklists, and prioritized recommendation roadmaps • Analyze site performance metrics and provide ongoing optimization recommendations to improve organic visibility and traffic • Collaborate with content strategists and writers to ensure keyword strategies are effectively incorporated into page copy and metadata • Stay current with search engine algorithm updates, industry trends, and emerging SEO technologies • Support business development efforts by contributing SEO expertise to proposals and pitch presentations • Other duties as assigned by your manager Qualifications • 5-7 years of hands-on SEO experience in an agency, consulting, or in-house environment • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful SEO strategies for enterprise-level websites • Deep expertise in technical SEO, including crawlability, site architecture, page speed optimization, and mobile-first indexing • Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, or similar platforms • Experience conducting SEO audits and translating findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations • Demonstrated ability to present complex SEO concepts to non-technical stakeholders and C-level executives • Experience managing SEO through website redesigns, replatforms, and migrations • Deep understanding of e-commerce SEO challenges including product optimization, faceted navigation, inventory management, and conversion-focused content strategies (strongly preferred) • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, compelling deliverables • Understanding of the relationship between SEO and other digital marketing channels • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced agency environment • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or related field preferred • Available for contract engagement with flexibility to support multiple concurrent projects