Sr SEO Specialist

Red Door Interactive•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr SEO Specialist who is a search-savvy strategist with strong writing skills. This role requires fluency across all SEO disciplines (on-page, off-page, local, and technical) and the ability to translate keyword strategies into content that ranks well and engages readers. The ideal candidate has agency experience, can manage multiple clients and priorities, and is driven by continuous improvement. This position involves owning SEO programs end-to-end for dedicated accounts, contributing to team growth, and advancing the department's capabilities. We are looking for a curious, collaborative, and improvement-focused individual.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on SEO experience across on-page, technical, local, and off-page disciplines
Agency experience strongly preferred — you understand the pace, the client relationships, and what it takes to manage multiple accounts simultaneously
Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience producing web content and long-form articles — portfolio or work samples required
Ability to take keyword research and translate it into content briefs, editorial direction, or finished copy
A track record of not just executing, but improving — you can point to work you've evolved, processes you've questioned, or results you've pushed past what was expected
Experience owning client-facing deliverables and communicating strategy and performance to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar tools
Genuine curiosity about where search is going — AI, evolving algorithms, new content formats — and a drive to stay ahead of it
A growth mindset that extends beyond your own development: you want the accounts, the team, and the discipline to be better because you're in the room

Responsibilities

Own SEO strategy and activation end to end for dedicated client accounts, serving as the day-to-day lead across on-page, off-page, local, and technical disciplines
Write and optimize web content and long-form articles (blogs, guides, resource pages) that align with keyword strategy, brand voice, and search intent — and consistently look for ways to raise the bar on quality and performance
Develop content strategies from initial research through final copy — not just the plan, but the execution
Conduct content audits to identify what to update, expand, consolidate, or replace, and prioritize based on performance and opportunity
Analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear recommendations clients can act on — going beyond reporting to push strategic thinking forward
Bring new ideas, approaches, and perspectives to the table: challenge assumptions, test hypotheses, and advocate for continuous improvement
Manage channel-specific projects, reporting, and KPI tracking with strong attention to detail across multiple concurrent accounts
Contribute to the growth of the team — sharing knowledge, elevating standards, and helping shape how we do SEO and content at RDI
Build clear presentations, support case studies and thought leadership, and QA deliverables before they go out the door
Collaborate cross-functionally to support integrated strategies across teams

Benefits

Medical Insurance with multiple medical plan options
Employer contributions to Employee Health Savings Account
Dental & Vision Insurance
Three Weeks of Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
Ten Paid Company Holidays
401k Plan with competitive company match
Custom Semi-Annual Incentive Plans
Discounted Supplemental Insurance (accident, cancer, short term disability)
Discounted Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Budget for conferences and training
Mental health support with free access to meditation tools
Employee Recognition Programs
Wellness Program that provides free access to fitness classes, gym studios, and more
Morale & Wellness committee-sponsored team building and social events, in-person and remote
Surprise & Delight gift perks
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with resources for personal counseling and financial advice
Client Discounts
Transparent compensation philosophy and practices
Opportunities for shadowing, learning, and growth!