Local SEO Specialist

Hello! I own a growing SEO marketing agency. We are looking for a Local SEO specialist to run local SEO audits, set up local SEO reports, optimize Google Business Profiles, and implement local optimization on websites.

You will need to have SEO and keyword research experience and be able to understand how to apply SEO strategies by looking at a website.

Day-to-day tasks will involve optimizing GBPs and managing local SEO campaigns.

I primarily use Slack, Loom videos, email, and Asana to communicate.

Please note that excellent English comprehensive, reading, and writing skills are a requirement for this position.

Responsiveness and communication is extremely important.

The pay rate is $8/hr to start for up to 20 hours a week, with substantial room for growth for the right individual. If you have additional skills (technical SEO, keyword research, WordPress), the starting pay rate can be higher with full-time hours.

Responsibilities:
You will need to be able to follow the instructions and detailed SOPs and track multiple projects with Asana.

Your tasks will include creating BrightLocal accounts, running local grid reports, auditing GBPs, making GBP recommendations, optimizing GBPs, ordering local citations, installing local schema on websites, optimizing local landing pages, optimizing GBP photos, writing Q&As for GBP, creating GBP posts, create review request templates, managing review request processes, responding to reviews.

Requirements:
SEO experience.
A fast and reliable internet connection with your own computer
Quick turnaround time and ability to meet deadlines
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Ability to use AI as a tool but NOT rely on it for final output
Excellent written communication skills in English (C2 Mastery)
Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets
Ability to communicate with me via Slack and email
Ability to use Asana
Attention to detail (very important!)

Software Knowledge:
Asana
Slack
Google Drive
Loom

Nice to Have Skills:
(if you have any of these skills, please let me know so I can adjust your pay rate accordingly)
Prior experience with SEO
Technical SEO
Copywriting skills
WordPress page building (especially with Elementor)
BrightLocal experience, setting up and managing campaigns
Experience with Google review outreach campaigns
Graphic design with tools such as Canva
Keyword research
SEO content strategy

Pay Rate: $8/hr to start for up to 40 hours a week with salary review after 90 days. I process payments twice a month.

Job Perks:
Flexible schedule (You can set your own schedule!)
Competitive pay with room for growth
Training in SEO, local SEO, KW & Content research, and other valuable marketing skills
Access to my vast library of marketing courses and resources
13th-month bonus paid in December after successfully working with me for more than 90 days.

Company Culture:
I believe in doing everything it takes to get ethical results. I believe that good communication covers a multitude of mistakes. I always strive to lead by example in every way. I love working with clients and working with people.

Please take a quick peek at this hello video from me: Click to view/share/032e6169b5854feaClick to view4b4941?sid=6e7c6969-5c15-4677-a372-4fab935c9f1e

To apply, please send me:
Your portfolio
Your experience
Your relevant skills
Your availability
The top 3 skills like to learn or improve on (whether they’re related to this job or not)
Anything else I need to know

If you are a good fit, I will ask you to do a paid test project, and then invite you to an interview.

Thanks so much!