G10/23 LM M - SEO Specialist

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.

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At Oceans, we believe that talent knows no boundaries. That’s why we connect the best and brightest professionals with career-defining opportunities that challenge, inspire, and accelerate their career growth. Our community, whom we call Divers, don’t just work—they dive deep, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact with global industry leaders. And in doing so, they don’t just support bold ideas—they expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers.

We’re hiring an SEO Specialist to partner with a growing digital agency that delivers web design, development, and growth marketing for service-based and e-commerce businesses. You’ll take full ownership of local SEO strategy and execution — from technical optimization to content creation and reporting — helping clients achieve top rankings and measurable lead growth.

If you’re a hands-on SEO expert who thrives in autonomous, results-driven environments and loves helping small businesses dominate their local markets, this opportunity is for you.

Accountability

As an SEO Specialist, your success will be defined by your ability to deliver consistent visibility, traffic, and conversion growth through comprehensive SEO strategies. You’ll own the process end-to-end — from audits and keyword mapping to content creation, optimization, and performance reporting.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement complete SEO strategies for both agency and client websites.
• Audit sites and Google Business Profiles (GBPs) to identify issues, opportunities, and priorities.
• Build keyword maps by service and city to improve local search visibility.
• Execute on-page, off-page, and technical SEO initiatives — from schema and Core Web Vitals to crawl optimization.
• Create and publish service, location, and supporting content aligned with brand tone and conversion goals.
  

Local SEO & Authority Building

• Optimize GBPs for visibility in the local pack, focusing on calls, direction requests, and impressions.
• Build and maintain local citations, backlinks, and review programs to strengthen authority.
• Ensure NAP accuracy across directories and listings.
• Track and report on GBP engagement, keyword rankings, and traffic growth.
  

Content & Copywriting

• Write SEO-focused website copy and blog articles that drive rankings and conversions.
• Develop briefs and outlines for content that matches search intent and maintains brand voice.
• Apply direct-response principles to optimize landing pages for lead generation.
  

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare monthly performance reports highlighting key wins, challenges, and next steps.
• Deliver concise weekly written updates to summarize progress and priorities.
• Build Looker Studio dashboards to visualize KPIs and track conversions.
• Present actionable insights instead of data dumps — focusing on ROI and lead quality.

Colleagues

You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to implement SEO recommendations, publish optimized content, and maintain website health. The work environment is fully asynchronous — no standing meetings, just clear written updates and high ownership.

At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from our Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career.

Skills & Qualifications

At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals — those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As an SEO Specialist, your vertical focus will be on driving local organic growth through strategy, optimization, and reporting. Your horizontal focus will include content creation, analytics, and collaboration with technical teams to ensure every aspect of performance aligns with business outcomes.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience: Proven record of improving local SEO rankings for small or service-based businesses.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in on-page, off-page, and technical SEO, including schema, indexing, and Core Web Vitals.
• Local SEO: Experience with Google Business Profile setup and optimization.
• Tools: Proficiency with Ahrefs, GA4, and Looker Studio (or similar).
• CMS Platforms: Hands-on experience with Webflow; familiarity with WordPress or Shopify is a plus.
• Content Skills: Ability to write SEO-optimized service pages, blogs, and GBP posts.
• Analytical Mindset: Skilled in performance tracking, reporting, and insight-driven optimization.
• Mindset: Highly independent, detail-oriented, and accountable — thrives with autonomy and high trust.
  

Bonus skills:

• Experience with multi-location SEO or agency environments.
• Familiarity with direct-response copywriting.
• Understanding of CRO and landing page testing.
• Basic HTML/CSS or technical troubleshooting capability.

Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported.

During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas:

• SEO Strategy: How you build and execute complete SEO programs from audit to reporting.
• Local Optimization: How you improve GBP visibility and build citations for local dominance.
• Content Creation: How you craft content that balances SEO value with brand authenticity.
• Technical SEO: How you approach site audits, schema, and crawl health improvements.
• Reporting & Insights: How you translate SEO performance into business outcomes.

Role Specifications

This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors.

About Oceans

At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world’s top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you’re not just doing a job—you’re redefining your career with opportunities designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.