Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO Focus)

Position Overview

Join our growing team as a Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO Focus) at Strive Marketing. We help local businesses grow by generating real leads through smart digital marketing strategies including SEO, PPC, website design & development, and more. Our family-like, collaborative, and growth-focused culture supports every team member with training and mentorship. IMPORTANT: Job applicants must currently live in or near the Greater Sacramento, California area.

Work is primarily conducted in-office from Tuesday to Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. This full-time role is perfect for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and SEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with keyword research to identify high-value search terms.
• Help plan and optimize website content for SEO and user experience.
• Audit websites for SEO improvements such as titles, metadata, and internal linking.
• Learn to analyze website performance using Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console.
• Support local SEO efforts by optimizing Google Business Profiles and directory listings.
• Collaborate with content, design, and development teams to ensure SEO best practices are followed.
• Create simple monthly reports showing client progress and visibility gains.
• Stay up to date with the latest SEO, AI, and marketing trends.

Required Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and grow in the digital marketing field.
• Strong communication skills with excellent writing and grammar abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects.
• Passion for problem-solving and analytics with a curious mindset.
• Interest in how AI is transforming search and driving changes in SEO.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and proactive with the ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on SEO or digital marketing experience, ideally in an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO best practices.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, or Shopify.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz.
• Exposure to PPC advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads).
• Coursework or internship experience in marketing, communications, or business.
• Experience writing or editing blog/website content.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement (in-office Tuesday–Thursday, remote on Mondays & Fridays)
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Referral program