Intern - SEO Services

The SEO Intern role will deliver best practice Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to web based local businesses. This role interfaces with internal, support teams, and others to deliver solutions that cater to our local SEO clients. This role will train to acquire proficiency with online search and advertising technologies and web based marketing techniques.

Job Summary

The SEO Intern will be responsible for supporting team members and implementing & managing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) solutions in support of the company's Reach SEO offerings.

The candidate must be flexible and able to multitask across a variety of job duties, including the ability to:

• Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, content optimization, meta-tag creation, link development and other SEO related activities

• Monitor and report on metrics such as page ranking, site traffic trends, effectiveness of site optimization etc.

• Update website content and meta data via LOCALiQ's proprietary CMS

• Troubleshoot underperforming SEO profiles and provide a cost-effective solution

• Keep up to date on the latest SEO best practices, strategies and technologies

• Proactively provide strategic recommendations applicable to clients' business models, expectations, and goals

• Build rapport with clients' representatives through routine and scheduled interactions

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of SEO best practices

• Working knowledge of web protocols, web application architectures and frameworks preferred

• Knowledgeable in HTML, CSS, and other SEO related technologies preferred

• Proven ability to improve organic search performance within major search engines preferred

• Experience with various tools including Google Analytics, AdWords, and Search Console preferred

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems

• Effective oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to interact with customers and present concepts clearly to your audience

• Strong organization and project management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects

• Strong sense of ownership, drive and urgency

• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment

• Previous experience with web platforms such as WordPress, HubSpot, GoDaddy, Squarespace, Magento preferred

Key Competencies

• Analytical abilities

• Can quickly analyze issues to identify root cause

• Able to evaluate large volumes of data to make inferences and recommendations

• Strategic Perspective

• Looks at multiple aspects when evaluating industry vertical performance

• Can easily pose and suggest future technique scenarios

• Able to discuss multiple aspects & impacts of issues and propose future options

• Managing through System & Process

• Can design practices, processes, and procedures to assist in SEO program management

• Can work with other team members to accomplish common goals

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail

• Possesses strong business ethics, is reliable and dependable

• Customer Focus

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients

• Seeks client feedback and incorporates it into future activities

• Demonstrates dedication to meeting client expectations and requirements

• Acts with customer in mind

• Translates client needs into actionable goals and tasks

• Educates clients on Best Practices and overall education of SEO

• Cooperative team player with the ability to work independently

• Has high energy, a confident manner

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma

• 1+ years of work experience in a similar role or combination of education and experience preferred

• Hungry to learn and grow their value

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