Employment Opportunities
Technical SEO Specialist
ABOUT WORKING WITH PBJ
PBJ Marketing is a fast-growing digital agency specializing in PPC and SEO. We're young, lean, mean (not really), and fun! We believe in an actual work-life balance, round-table leadership, and bringing integrity and innovation back to digital marketing.
We're in search of an agency and SEO experienced, results-driven, and energetic search engine strategist to serve as an SEO Specialist and organic traffic generation expert to help service our large and small B2B and B2C clients across a very diverse client portfolio.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY
- Develop, manage, and implement best practice technical SEO strategies. This can include optimized metadata, internal/external linking, schema markup, canonicalization, site speed, Core Vitals, sitemaps, URL structure, crawl errors, redirects, site structure, and more.
- Work in collaboration with the other members of the SEO team to create and execute a holistic SEO strategy.
- Communicate technical SEO strategy, report on website performance, and assist in the day-to-day contact for any client-related technical SEO questions.
- Analyze performance and conduct ongoing technical audits, identify technical limitations, analyze site health and recommend and implement strategies.
- Identify opportunities and analyze key performance indicators in the marketplace to improve search visibility, and consistently improve engagement resulting in qualified traffic through organic search.
- Work with developers (in-house and client) to implement codes, pixels, schema, metadata, and troubleshoot other technical issues.
- Stay up to date on the latest algorithm updates, industry trends, and news
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- A chance to be part of a growing team with lots of growth opportunities
- Great training from super-senior SEO strategists as we believe strongly in the importance of continued learning
- Company-sponsored continued education in the form of courses, conferences, etc.
- Full benefits include employer-contributed healthcare (medical, dental, and vision: 75% employer contribution), 401k plan (effective 6 months from start date), unlimited paid time-off (with Summer Fridays!), a true work-life balance, and a culture far from the typical "agency life."
- Remote or hybrid office life (if you live in the DC area)
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 3-5 years working specifically as a technical SEO specialist or strategist
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the latest shifts and requirements in Google and SEO.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the various technical elements of a site and how you can leverage them to improve a site’s technical SEO.
- Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Core Vitals, and Webmaster tools.
- Experience using SEMRush, Moz, Screaming Frog, and other industry tools.
- Adept at client-facing communication, including communication of SEO technical strategy and SEO technical performance.
- Experience working with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Magento, or Hubspot is a strong plus
- Experience targeting specific goals, focused metrics, and KPIs when putting together a technical SEO audit and strategy.
- Experience assembling reports in Google Data Studios or PowerPoint format; ability to use data to tell a story when reporting to clients on technical SEO performance. Be prepared to discuss specific accounts, strategies, and achievements.
- Knowledge of PPC campaign management is a strong plus, but not required.
- Creative thinker, assertive problem solver, and analytical mastermind.
- Experience working directly with clients preferred.
- Basic development skills a plus, but not required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient at leading meetings and effectively communicating complex information to clients of all knowledge levels.
- Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
WHY CHOOSE PBJ?
- Competitive salary and generous 401(k) benefits
- Unlimited Paid-Time-Off
- Health and dental insurance WITH employer contribution
- Opportunity for “New Business” commissions
- Employee advancement and growth potential
- Casual, fun work environment with a real (and enforced!) work-life balance
- Tons of team happy hours
- Company-sponsored professional development opportunities
- A focused development path that includes regular check-ins with your manager
- Flexible work-from-home/telecommuting policy