Company Overview:
Synapse is a growth agency that profitably scales companies and brands. For nearly 20 years, Synapse has helped organizations grow revenue in complex and competitive markets. Our customized, transparent, effective strategies consistently deliver results, transforming marketing from an expense into an ROI-driven investment in our clients' future.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled SEO Specialist with 5-7 years of experience to join our team. This Contract or Contract-to-Perm position requires a driven, hands-on consultant ready to take ownership of SEO strategies and execute them effectively. We are looking for people who think outside the box to deliver “above and beyond” for our clients and unite best-in-class growth strategy with the latest SEO and content strategy best practices. With the bold vision of becoming the world’s best growth agency, Synapse needs talent who are endlessly curious about how to increase our client’s brand visibility on the web, including – but not limited to – showing innovative approaches for applying AI, adapting to Google algorithm shifts, and showing impact in other areas of search such as social and retail networks. We are looking for the best SEO experts who have worked in agency and/or in-house teams where you supported growth wherever it is relevant for customers to find brands through proving the business value of SEO. If you’re passionate about SEO, ready to make an impact, and are excited to work in a results-driven setting, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Be able to lead projects and clients and mentor our team members.
- Define what’s next and drive innovative SEO strategy and execution.
- Conduct thorough SEO audits to identify areas for on-page and technical optimization.
- Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and potential link-building efforts.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on SEO performance using industry-standard tools.
- Stay ahead of SEO trends and algorithm changes, making data-driven adjustments to maintain or improve search engine rankings.
- Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests and high-priority initiatives, effectively managing both long-term projects and immediate needs.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to align SEO efforts with broader business objectives.
- Leverage your SEO prowess and experience to shape strategies and drive results for SEO projects for all types of clients.
- Nurture and expand collaboration between experience strategy, creative, campaign strategy, performance and insights and development teams to enhance immediate client delivery quality and long-term client success.
- Anticipates needs of the team and can rally other team members to support.
- Show a deep understanding of client business problems and be able to show why SEO strategies – technical or content-based – will impact their businesses with financial and strategic benefits.
- Contribute to thought leadership materials, identify industry trends, and share findings internally as well as with clients.
- Create thought leadership, author technical documentation, analytical research, and campaign strategies.
- Monitor and proactively report on best practices and overall market trends.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Must have agency experience. 5-7 years of hands-on SEO experience, with a strong background in digital marketing in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Proven track record of driving organic traffic and improving search rankings
- Proficiency with industry-standard SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or similar.
- Ability to manage SEO initiatives from strategy through to execution with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex SEO concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a talent for balancing multiple priorities, ensuring timely completion of all projects and tasks.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in response to evolving client needs.
- Project management software proficiency with industry-standard platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, or ClickUp.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects to due dates and prioritize appropriately while communicating project status regularly with stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, bringing a positive, solutions-focused attitude to all projects.