We're hiring an International SEO Strategist

We’ve heard the horror stories of how people have been treated by companies overseas and we would never want you to feel that way here. We have spent a lot of time fostering an environment where you will feel respected and truly feel like a part of our team. We want to get to know you as a person and celebrate your life’s achievements along the way, as well as celebrate you for the incredible skills you will bring to our team!

Our goal is to do great work for great people with great people. We value work life balance, autonomy, and freedom with a strong belief that results mean more than hours worked.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced SEO Strategist to join our team. Reporting to the Search Project Manager, you will be responsible for executing SEO strategies for our clients. Your role will involve conducting keyword research, guest post outreach, link building, on-page optimization, and performance analysis to drive results. This position requires a solid understanding of SEO, excellent organizational skills, and strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively with team members.

Roles & Responsibilities

Support with SEO Strategy Creation:

Keyword Research: Conduct in-depth keyword research to identify target keywords, phrases, and trends to optimize content and enhance visibility.
Analytics and Reporting: Use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools to track, monitor, and report on organic performance. Make data-driven decisions based on insights.
Competitor Analysis: Analyze competitors’ SEO strategies and identify opportunities for improvement. Benchmark against competitor performance to adjust and improve your strategy.
Content Strategy: Collaborate with content creators to develop SEO-driven content strategies aimed at improving organic search performance. Provide recommendations for blog topics, web content, and copy improvements.
SEO Trends & Algorithm Updates: Stay informed about industry changes, search engine updates, and best practices in SEO to ensure strategies are current and effective.
Collaboration: Work closely with web designers and social strategists to implement SEO strategies and align efforts with business goals.

SEO Implementation

On-Page SEO Optimization: Optimize website elements such as titles, meta descriptions, headers, and images for SEO. Ensure that all on-page elements follow SEO best practices.
Technical SEO: Work alongside developers to ensure website structure, page speed, and mobile optimization meet SEO standards. Address issues like crawl errors, broken links, or indexing problems using tools like Google Search Console.
Backlink Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for acquiring quality backlinks from authoritative sites to improve domain authority.
Local SEO Optimization: Optimize for local search visibility through Google My Business, local citations, and localized keyword targeting.

Tools we use:

Monday.com, Slack, Gmail, Google Office Suite including Google Meet for video meetings, Notion

Qualities

Action Oriented – does not like to be handheld or micromanaged
Team player – steps up to support the team and keeps them in mind when making decisions
Growth Minded – find problems and provide potential solutions to improve teams and the agency as a whole
Ability to effectively communicate strategy, action items, and technical information on video meetings, calls, and emails in a digestible way for clients and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Team collaboration skills
Keen eye for detail and quality

Preferred Qualifications

SEO Tools: Experience with tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, SEMrush, BrightLocal, & Screaming Frog for tracking, research, and analysis.
Keyword Research Tools: Familiarity with tools such as Google Keyword Planner and SEMrush.
WordPress SEO: Experience optimizing WordPress websites, including familiarity with SEO plugins like Yoast or Rank Math.
Project Management: Proficient in project management tools like Monday.com.
Google Drive Experience: Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for reporting and documentation.
Collaboration Tools: Experience with communication tools like Slack for team collaboration and feedback.
Data Analysis: Strong ability to interpret data from various analytics platforms and provide actionable insights.
Content Optimization: Experience in working closely with content creators to optimize on-page content, blog posts, and media for SEO.

“Our goal is to hire the smartest people in the business and let them do their thing! We believe that work-life balance, autonomy, and freedom provide an amazing place to work but the only way to truly offer that is by hiring the right people. People who are action-oriented and will tackle problems head-on when they find them, people who operate with a growth mindset by always staying curious and willing to grow and change, people who are intentional with their time, and people who are true team players. We believe this is our winning formula for creating not only a fun work environment but also one that respects you as the adult that you are. If this sounds like you, you may want to apply!” – Kait Hill, Owner

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Our Perks

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4.5 Day Work Week

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Flexible Work Schedules

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Generous PTO Plan

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Choose your own holidays

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Paid time off Dec 25-Jan 1

Meet the Team

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Common questions about working at RCD answered

What are your core values?

Our core values are Growth Minded, Action-Oriented, Team Player, and Intentional. We truly live by our core values here at Rock City Digital and will reward and reprimand based on them. It’s important for us to find a core value fit for our team because we expect greatness from anyone who works here.

Are you remote, hybrid, or in office?

We are a fully remote team all located in Central Arkansas. We have some clients that prefer to meet in person so it’s important that our people are centrally located. We also have team meetings 3-4 times per year along with a multi-day team retreat. We believe that you can do great work at home but we also believe that it’s important to know who you’re working with too!

What is your work schedule each week?

We work Monday – Thursday 8 – 5 pm and Friday 8 – 1 pm. There is flexibility in your schedule so if you need to go to a Doctors appointment, you don’t have to take PTO but you may need to make it up somewhere in the week.

What is your PTO policy?

A new employee will get 14 days of PTO during their first year of employment and 21 days after the first full calendar year.

Are there any special perks?

We like to think we have a lot of perks here at RCD! We believe that if you work hard and produce great results, that you should have the freedom and flexibility you need to live a full life. We work a 4.5-day work week, offer an amazing PTO policy, have flexible schedules, and get to work from home. We also take off the week between Christmas & New Year’s, have medical & insurance, and retirement plans, and we are working on a profit-sharing plan as well.

What it’s like to work at Rock City Digital

“Working at Rock City Digital has been an amazing experience, especially as the first international team member. From the start, I felt welcomed and valued, even while working remotely. They truly listen to my ideas and suggestions, and I love how open they are to trying new things. One thing I really appreciate is the “pat-on-the-back” recognition, where you’re acknowledged for aligning with the company’s core values. It’s such a great feeling and motivates me to do my best. The team is super supportive and always encourages me to grow and improve. The company culture is amazing! Plus, there are fun perks that make working here even better. The best part is the fun and talented colleagues. I’m lucky to work with such great people who make every day enjoyable. Even meetings, which can sometimes be boring, are actually fun at RCD. Even though I’m far away, I never feel disconnected from the team. I’m so glad to be part of a company that makes work feel meaningful and enjoyable.”

Abby

junior web designer since 2024

“Rock City Digital was a breath of fresh air as an employee coming from an organization where every suggestion was met with “nope, we don’t do it that way”. Every recommendation or idea I’ve offered in my time here has been genuinely and respectfully considered, and implemented more often than not. The flexibility and willingness to try something new if the old way isn’t working is reason enough to love my job, but there are so many more reasons to add to the list. RCD is a workplace where everyone truly wants to see you thrive, and leadership will pave the way to make it happen. Here, I am celebrated for being exactly who I am and the strengths I bring to the team, while encouraged to continue evolving and reaching for new heights. I never have to “watch my back” or second guess anyone’s intentions. I’ve never once been asked to work past my 40 hours. Working with clients will always have its challenges no matter where you work, but feeling genuinely peaceful, supported, and appreciated is something I’ve only felt at Rock City Digital.”

Adrienne

web geek since 2021