SEO/AEO Content Intern

SEO/AEO Content Intern at Progress Learning

Progress Learning is a SaaS company dedicated to providing supplemental educational software for K-12 schools. Our platform empowers educators with features such as formative and summative assessments from a vast item bank, various assignment types, comprehensive data analytics, easy remediation tools, adaptive intervention through Liftoff, customized study plans, phonics for early grades, and a gamification system tailored to each grade level.

We are seeking a motivated SEO/AEO Content Intern to support and assist our Marketing team. This is a remote, part-time internship role, ideal for US-based candidates available during Central Time working hours.

Duties

• Primarily assist in the research and creation of content briefs, blog posts, and other supplemental website content.
• Conduct keyword research to inform content briefs on a wide range of educational topics.
• Develop content briefs for writers.
• Utilize (preferred) and/or be willing to learn LLMs for content production efficiency.
• Apply effective SEO and AEO strategies in content creation.
• Analyze keyword research data, SERP data, on-page content, and off-page signals to optimize content briefs.
• Write compelling title tags, meta descriptions, and headers for blog articles.
• Perform general research for website content using tools like Google search, LLMs, SMEs, and third-party SEO tools.
• Research educational topics relevant to Progress Learning's audience, including state education standards, state tests, federal/state budgets, legal changes in education, accountability, and pedagogical theories.
• Assist in planning and making changes to website pages on progresslearning.com.
• Write and/or edit full-length blog posts based on content briefs.

Required Skills, Behavior, or Knowledge

• Knowledge of SEO tools like Semrush and Ahrefs, including their functionality and metric interpretation.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive).
• Thorough understanding of LLMs, how they work, and how they impact search visibility (AEO).
• Ability to use LLMs efficiently for research and work processes.
• Familiarity with WordPress CMS, including basic knowledge of updating and publishing pages.
• Basic familiarity with Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4.
• Experience with Microsoft Clarity is a plus.

Who Should Apply?

While a college degree is not strictly required, this is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy junior or senior undergraduate with professional experience, particularly those interested in practical applications of AI/LLMs in tech and digital marketing. Candidates with prior AI experience in this field are strongly encouraged to apply. If you're eager to explore various digital marketing areas, understand campaign development, and are adaptable to diverse tasks, we encourage your application.

Progress Learning is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Key skills/competency

• SEO Strategy
• AEO Optimization
• Content Creation
• Keyword Research
• LLM Utilization
• WordPress CMS
• Google Analytics
• Semrush/Ahrefs
• Meta Description Writing
• Content Brief Development