About the Job

We’re seeking a qualified candidate for an SEO strategist role within our Las Vegas, NV office. The SEO Strategist is the overarching voice of the SEO campaign. As an SEO Strategist, you will organize and manage resources to ensure a positive campaign performance. Success is accomplished by working with other team members to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely fashion and exceed client expectations from inception to completion.We build brands online, and we’re proud to work with some of the best consumer brands, nonprofits, advocacy groups, small businesses, associations, and influential people. Our diverse client base means a variety of fascinating challenges and learning experiences for you. Expect stimulating projects, educational opportunities, involvement in strategy, and a fun team that values your contributions.At REQ, you’ll be surrounded by people who are curious, resourceful, creative, enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive. We’re a team of thinkers, creators, and builders who act as trusted advisers to our clients and stewards of their marketing budgets. We enjoy each other’s company and have fun while we work, which is why we were named as a Best Place to Work in the Washingtonian and Washington Business Journal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute SEO strategies for all assigned client partner accounts
• Manage/mentor Specialists by providing clear and concise direction, support, and the guidance necessary to ensure high-quality client deliverables
• Assist with the production of in-depth technical SEO audits and manage the ongoing technical optimization strategy
• Conduct keyword research to determine strategic keyword targets for client websites
• Write and optimize content for a variety of channels, including client blogs, client landing pages, social platforms, and native ads
• Upload and stage content for publication within client website content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, AEM, etc.)
• Contribute to REQ’s industry thought-leadership with support of internal marketing materials such as blogs and case studies
• Assist with the setup and management of performance and tracking software profiles for clients
• Assist with research and ideation for social media calendars and content strategy proposals
• Execute and/or provide departmental support with foundational deliverables such as keyword research, competitive analysis, on-page optimization recommendations, content and technical audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of agency or in-house (client-side) experience
• A strong understanding of organic search and demonstrated success in SEO campaigns
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Intermediate-level understanding of HTML and basic working proficiency of common CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Magento, Shopify)
• Possess a high level of professionalism and adaptability
• Experience with project management and/or time tracking tools such as Basecamp, Wrike, Workfront or TimeCamp
• Ability to multitask and adhere to strict deadlines
• Exhibition of management and mentorship qualities required to assist in developing junior staff
• Experience using the following tools and software: MS Office, Google Analytics, Google Search Console/Bing Webmaster Tools, SEMRush, MOZ, Screaming Frog, Brightlocal
• Experience with one or more of the following preferred, but not required:
  • BrightEdge
  • SEO Clarity
  • Searchmetrics
  • Conductor
  • Netbase