Lead SEO Strategist

About The Company

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency dedicated to empowering organizations to achieve their most ambitious goals. With a focus on blending data-driven strategies with creative branding, we serve a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, including startups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. Our commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusive growth has earned us recognition as one of the nation’s top agencies, including accolades from Inc. 5000, Adweek, Boston Business Journal, and HubSpot. We foster a collaborative environment that values ingenuity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring our team members thrive professionally and personally. Our mission is to harness the power of logic and creativity to deliver impactful results for our clients while supporting the development of our employees and community.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead SEO Strategist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing high-profile client relationships, devising innovative growth strategies, and executing comprehensive SEO initiatives. Your expertise will drive technical, on-page, and off-page SEO optimizations, ensuring measurable improvements in organic search performance. You will conduct extensive research, including industry and competitor analysis, keyword audits, and traffic trend assessments, to inform strategic content development. As a leader, you will mentor junior team members, provide training, and serve as a resource for best practices in SEO and digital marketing. Your ability to communicate complex SEO concepts clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise will be crucial. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with enterprise and Fortune 500 brands, leveraging your skills to deliver impactful organic growth solutions and contribute to the overall success of our clients and agency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SEO experience within an agency environment
• Proficiency with WordPress or other Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Experience with project management software such as ClickUp or ActiveCollab
• Successful track record in developing and executing effective SEO campaigns
• Expertise with SEO tools including SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Moz, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical skills utilizing Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio
• Experience performing content analysis, competitor research, and keyword audits
• Experience managing website migrations and redesign projects
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and independently solve problems
• Resourcefulness and leadership qualities to guide advanced SEO projects

Nice-to-haves include working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, experience with link building campaigns, backlink profile analysis, and managing or mentoring small teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive website audits to identify SEO issues and opportunities
• Address and resolve technical SEO issues to enhance site performance
• Develop detailed content strategies based on keyword and market research
• Optimize existing client content for SEO best practices
• Create new SEO-driven content recommendations to improve organic visibility
• Perform website speed tests and analyze Core Web Vitals to ensure optimal performance
• Implement technical SEO optimizations directly within client CMS backend systems
• Execute SEO campaigns for large enterprise and Fortune 500 clients
• Collaborate with account managers to communicate SEO strategies and insights to clients
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders with varied levels of SEO expertise
• Mentor and train SEO team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Stay updated on SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices to ensure strategies remain effective

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with options for in-office presence in Boston or remote in select states
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays and summer Fridays
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match after one year of service
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to employees
• Short-term disability benefits for illness or injury
• Comprehensive healthcare plans with substantial employer coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• Pre-tax commuter benefits to reduce transportation expenses
• Access to ongoing professional development through webinars, courses, and conference funding

Key skills/competency

• SEO Strategy
• Technical SEO
• On-Page SEO
• Off-Page SEO
• Content Strategy
• Keyword Research
• Analytics (Google Analytics, GSC)
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• SEO Tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz)