Mindgruve is a leading digital media agency located in downtown San Diego, CA in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its employees to spearhead innovative, quality work that gets results for clients.

We’re seeking a results-driven SEO Expert who has a successful track record for implementing SEO best practices and strategies for a variety of websites, including but not limited to e-commerce and news media. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with cross functional teams to meet client needs.

We need a person with:

• BA/BS in Marketing with a strong understanding of technical SEO – OR – BA/BS in Engineering or similar technical discipline
• 5+ years direct working experience as a Search Engine Optimization professional
• SEO strategy development experience
• Thorough understanding of data feeds and means to effectively optimize them
• Understanding of basic HTML, CSS and code structure as it relates to SEO
• Experience with link building and proper usage while representing the brand in the best possible light
• Working knowledge of the latest web technologies, social tools and methods for effectively leveraging them to improve brand visibility
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Experience authoring SEO assessments and reports for clients

What you’ll do here:

• Develop strong SEO strategies for clients based on their specific needs
• Identify and execute new opportunities for improving high-quality organic search engine traffic for clients and agency
• Apply knowledge of search algorithms to properly leverage in the SEO strategy
• Determine, measure and track key SEO metrics that will be included in Mindgruve’s monthly analytics report (Logic Reports)
• Work with account managers to build SEO roadmap and properly execute against it
• Work with development team to implement SEO changes that will improve the ranking and overall performance of the site
• Stay up to date with industry trends and inform other stake holders on required changes
• Support account management team and sales team by providing estimates of work for new business proposals
• Write and present SEO presentations, assessments and reports for internal teams and  clients

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

To be considered for this job, qualified candidates MUST submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@mindgruve.com with “SEO Expert” in the subject line.