SEO Specialist – Content & Blog Optimization (Remote,)

Job Title : SEO Specialist

Contract: 12 months

Location: Remote
• *POSITION SUMMARY**

seeking a detail-oriented SEO Specialist (Contractor) to support the SEO team with a strong emphasis on blog article optimization and on-page SEO execution. This role is focused on improving organic visibility, content performance, and search relevance across blog and educational content.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience optimizing content within HubSpot, conducting keyword research and SEO strategy inputs for writers, implementing on-page SEO and schema markup, identifying structured data opportunities, and supporting off-site SEO efforts related to content promotion and authority building. Interest or experience optimizing content for AI-powered search engines and AI-generated search results is preferred.
• *REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES**
• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 3+ years of SEO experience with a strong focus on content and blog optimization
• Hands-on experience executing on-page SEO in a CMS (HubSpot preferred)
• Working knowledge of keyword research, search intent, and content optimization
• Experience with schema markup and structured data principles
• Familiarity with SEO tools (Google Analytics, Search Console, Conductor, SEMrush, Ahrefs)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as a contractor
• *PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES**
• B2B content marketing experience
• Blog-focused off-site SEO or content promotion experience
• Working understanding of how to optimize content for AI search engines, answer engines, or AI generated results
• Familiarity with how structured data, content clarity, and topical authority impact AI visibility
• Proficiency in analytics and SEO tools to evaluate blog performance and optimization impact
• Experience working with in-house SEO and content teams
• *POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**
• Conduct keyword research and topical analysis to support blog article planning and optimization
• Deliver clear SEO insights, keywords, and optimization guidance to writers and content stakeholders
• Map keywords to search intent and recommend content structure improvements (headings, internal links, topics)
• Identify opportunities to refresh, optimize, or consolidate existing blog content
• Optimize content directly within HubSpot, ensuring SEO best practices are consistently applied
• Assist with blog promotion, link earning, and authority-building initiatives
• Collaborate with the SEO Lead to align optimization standards and workflows
• *WORKING SCHEDULE**
• Part-time contractor role with flexible work schedule within standard business hours (Central time zone)
• Role is fully remote, 20 hours per week, and for a period of 12-18 months.

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote