SEO Strategist (Remote US) - Future Opening

Position Overview

Directive Consulting is the leading B2B performance marketing agency that delivers real revenue—not just leads. We use Customer Generation, our proprietary marketing methodology, to cut through the noise and drive pipeline, fuel SQLs, and scale bold, innovative brands. We move fast, think boldly, and pride ourselves on challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional results.

In this exciting opportunity, you will join as a Content Strategist – a crucial, client-facing role responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, developing and managing custom strategies, and serving as the primary liaison between clients and our internal teams. (Internally titled Account Strategist, Content & SEO.) If you excel at crafting strategies that elevate search visibility, developing engaging content, and thrive in fast-paced environments, you’ll fit right in.

As a remote-first company with opportunities across the US and select global locations, Directive offers a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Excellence and Best Practices: Create custom client strategies and implement best practices to achieve key business metrics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with your Associate Director to address roadblocks and refine strategy based on client goals and performance data.
• Creative Briefs & Content Campaigns: Craft compelling creative briefs and develop content campaigns driven by competitor and audience insights.
• Best Practices Implementation: Employ methodologies such as LTV:CAC modeling, Customer Generation, Share of SERP, and Content Production to optimize outcomes.
• Goal Setting: Leverage data from Google Analytics, CRM, SEMRush, and Ahrefs to set clear goals, reviewed and approved by your Associate Director before client presentation.
• Project Management: Oversee the execution of strategies, delegate tasks using Asana, and coordinate with Specialists and Project Managers to ensure timely completion.
• Internal & External Communication: Build lasting relationships with clients by proactively communicating timeline expectations, progress updates, and key changes via channels like Slack and bi-weekly meetings.
• Reporting: Regularly report on strategy progress through bi-weekly meetings, monthly/quarterly reports, and bi-annual business review presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in implementing SEO principles and content strategy, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and link building.
• Analytical insight with the ability to analyze website traffic and SEO metrics using tools like Google Analytics.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated client-facing experience and the ability to manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with industry tools such as Google Search Console, SEMRush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Proven organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for digital marketing, SEO, and content creation.
• Must have agency experience with a background in B2B tech and/or SaaS.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Set living wage at Directive.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage with a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for dependents.
• Mental support through access to certified therapists via Spring Health and a membership to Headspace.
• Physical wellness benefits via Gympass.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO (with a 2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, and an End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 – January 1), plus Paid Parental Leave.
• Financial benefits including a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Bonus: Annual bonus based on tenure that scales over time.
• Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for team building and entertainment.
• Location: Remote-first opportunity with the option to work from anywhere in the US, in-office availability in Irvine, CA, and global opportunities where applicable with proper work authorization.