Analyst, Search Engine Optimization

Horizon Media•New York, NY

1d•$66,300 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media is seeking an experienced SEO Analyst to join its growing digital team. The role supports the daily implementation and delivery of SEO strategy for existing and new clients and reports to the SEO Manager. The SEO Analyst is central to implementing the team’s work and delivering strategic components of clients’ organic search programs. The work is allocated approximately 70% to technical consultation, implementation support, and client deliverables; 15% to reporting; 10% to evangelism and education; and 5% to new-business assistance. The position involves tactical SEO execution across multiple clients, working toward established campaign objectives, providing client reports and deliverables, and coordinating client work with other media teams. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about evolving SEO best practices, technical SEO, content creation and optimization, and marketing technology. This role requires strong organization, flexibility, independent problem-solving, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to meet deadlines across multiple accounts. The advertised salary range is $66,300 to $80,000. Actual base salary may vary based on skills, experience, training, education, certifications, and qualifications. The company describes its total rewards package as including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as health coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, unlimited PTO, mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Requirements

1–3 years of work experience in an SEO-heavy environment and/or specifically with SEO.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of SEO.
In-depth knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office applications.
Thorough understanding of key search engine ranking factors.
Ability to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations.
Thorough understanding of and ability to conduct on-site optimization.
Proven ability to deliver within the requirements of strategic SEO campaigns.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects across a portfolio of accounts.
Proactive, independent problem-solving ability, with foresight and capacity to develop creative solutions.
Detail orientation and commitment to follow through.
Ability to meet deadlines and provide deliverables across several clients at a time.
Strong teamwork and willingness to contribute hands-on.
Commitment to advocating for positive change in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, or other industry tools.
Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS.
Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO.
Brightedge Certification.
Google Analytics Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day SEO tactical execution across multiple clients.
Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives.
Provide regular client reports and client deliverables.
Perform client work in coordination with other media teams.
Support daily implementation and delivery of SEO strategy for existing and new clients.
Deliver strategic components of clients’ organic search programs.
Provide technical consultation and implementation support, reporting, evangelism and education, and assistance with new business.