SEO Specialist – Full-time, Contract

Stride, Inc.

. Support organic search performance across multiple K12-powered schools' digital marketing efforts .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategies, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and technical SEO, while effectively communicating performance metrics and collaborating with content teams. Proven ability to enhance organic search performance through data-driven decision-making and adherence to best practices.

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SEO ExperienceKeyword ResearchSEMrush or Ahrefs ProficiencyOn-Page OptimizationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Keyword ResearchOn-Page OptimizationTechnical SEOContent OptimizationSearch Intent AnalysisIndexation KnowledgeCanonical TagsInternal LinkingStructured Data ImplementationTraffic Improvement

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SEMrushAhrefsGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle AnalyticsBrightEdgeEnterprise Content Management Systems

Industry Keywords

K12 EducationEdTechMulti-Location OrganizationsAI Search Visibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support organic search performance across multiple K12-powered schools' digital marketing efforts
Conduct keyword research and search intent analysis for assigned pages and topics
Perform on-page optimization including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, body content, and internal linking
Execute content refreshes on priority pages based on ranking and traffic data
Apply local SEO best practices to school location pages and geographic targeting
Flag technical issues such as indexation, canonicals, and crawl errors for the internal team
Build data-backed content briefs with target keywords, intent, and structure
Review and optimize writers' content before publication
Follow established SEO guidelines and templates across the subdomain network
Provide monthly performance updates including rankings, traffic, and engagement
Communicate thoroughly, timely, and accurately
Use SEO technologies and platforms specific to the business
Work independently, typically 40 hours per week
No formal supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three (3) or more years of hands-on SEO experience, in-house or agency, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong keyword research and search intent mapping skills
Proficiency with SEMrush or Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics
Proven ranking and traffic improvements supported by specific examples
Working knowledge of indexation, canonicals, internal linking, and structured data
Strong written communication skills and ability to create SEO-optimized content
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines consistently
High level of quality and accountability for work products
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust
Ability to clear a required background check
Experience with education, EdTech, or multi-location organizations preferred
Experience with BrightEdge preferred
Familiarity with AI search visibility preferred
Experience with enterprise content management systems preferred
Experience with schema markup and structured data implementation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits for eligible employees
Retirement contributions for eligible employees
Paid time off for eligible employees
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment protections