Senior Search Engine Optimization Strategist

Stella Rising is a nationally recognized marketing and media services agency creating transformative growth for superstar brands in the consumer middle market. As a result of growth, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior SEO Strategist to join our team. The right candidate must be able work proficiently in a remote environment but love getting together in person with clients, the team, and at our company sponsored events.

As a Senior SEO Strategist, you will independently manage and execute comprehensive SEO strategies across a diverse set of clients. This role requires strong SEO knowledge, including holistic strategy, as well as advanced client management skills and campaign development. In addition to your SEO client management responsibilities, you may also participate in the onboarding and training of more junior members of the team, allowing you to start honing your management skills.

Regular Responsibilities

• Autonomously spearhead client conversations to discern business objectives and ad hoc requests, translating them into holistic SEO roadmaps aligned with industry best practices.
• Advanced experience in all SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog) and ability to leverage the advanced capabilities of each platform.
• Manage and execute the implementation of SEO strategy for all department deliverables (on-page, off-page, and technical SEO) and use your advanced knowledge of our SOPs to teach and train other team members.
• Apply a deep understanding of SEO performance in GA4, GSC, and Looker to generate comprehensive and insightful monthly reports and renewal decks.
• Develop campaign strategies with the ability to deconstruct SEO ideas into actionable next steps and gain buy-in from clients.
• Build strong client relationships through consistent communication, skillfully presenting SEO recommendations, and proactively managing client expectations.
• Create strong partnerships with internal and external teams to implement client-approved strategies.
• Continually strengthen our SEO practices by diving deeper into new SEO trends and evaluating them for client needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of complex SEO principles (including technical SEO, web development, EEAT, AI, Helpful Content Updates, and SGE).
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Search Console, GA4, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, and SemRush.
• Strong ability to unpack meaningful insights from data to support SEO recommendations and organic growth.
• Advanced project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Advanced client management skills, including effectively communicating SEO recommendations and their impact.
• Experience managing e-commerce and lead generation clients.
• Experience managing multi-year SEO campaigns (onboarding, retention, QBRs, OKRs, escalations).
• Strong MS Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

About Stella Rising

Stella Rising is a women-led company that prizes diversity, creativity, hard work, and intelligence. Named an Ad Age Best Workplace and Inc Best Workplace, we offer an energetic and collaborative work environment. We provide a competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k with match, wellness/tech reimbursements, home office support, and over 7 weeks of PTO.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send a resume and any work samples you are most proud of to [email protected] or fill out the form on this page.