Associate, SEO Strategy

DEPT®

3d•Remote

About The Position

As an Associate on our SEO team, you are the foundation of our tactical delivery. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual with a baseline understanding of search engines who is eager to master the "art and science" of organic growth. You will provide critical support across multiple accounts, learning to execute technical audits, keyword research, and reporting that directly influences how global brands appear to the world. You’ll work closely with a Manager to turn data into insights and ensure our clients' digital presence is optimized for success.

Requirements

6 months to 2 years of hands-on SEO experience (internships or personal projects count!).
A baseline understanding of how search engines crawl, index, and rank content.
Experience or familiarity with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz, or Screaming Frog.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and a knack for organizing data into clear stories.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on professional client service.
A "relentlessly curious" mindset—you are someone who loves to figure out how things work and how to make them better.
The ability to work autonomously on tasks while remaining a highly collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

Draft foundational SEO deliverables including keyword research, meta-data optimizations, and on-page content recommendations.
Support the execution of Technical Site Audits, identifying issues like broken links, crawl errors, and page speed bottlenecks.
Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, and Looker Studio.
Assist in conducting Content Gap Analyses to identify opportunities for clients to capture more organic traffic.
Manage administrative project needs, including drafting call agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking action items for the team.
Stay up-to-date with search engine algorithm changes and industry trends to help the team pivot strategies proactively.
Perform Quality Assurance (QA) on your own work products to ensure they meet DEPT®’s high standards before client delivery.