Join the Blacksmith Team

Blacksmith Agency is a boutique digital agency based in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in custom website design and development. By forging digital products and online experiences rooted in user expectations and data, Blacksmith helps partners grow, innovate, and exceed their business objectives. Clients include Google, General Electric, Voss Water, Arizona State University, and more.

If you have a passion for digital media and technology, join our growing team of talented individuals.

Position Objective

Blacksmith is seeking an SEO Specialist to lead and execute organic search strategies for client accounts and Blacksmith’s website. This role drives traffic growth, improves rankings, and turns performance data into action plans. You’ll collaborate with developers, designers, and strategists to integrate SEO into every project.

Position Benefits

Competitive pay

100% remote work

High-visibility, high-impact projects

Opportunity to shape SEO processes and best practices

No-drama, results-focused team culture

Growth at an award-winning digital agency

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Own end-to-end SEO strategy across technical, on-page, and off-page efforts

Conduct SEO audits, competitive analyses, and keyword mapping

Collaborate with designers and developers to implement SEO best practices

Develop structured content strategies aligned with UX and conversion goals

Manage and improve local SEO for location-based clients

Track rankings, crawl health, Core Web Vitals, and conversions using Ahrefs, GA4, and Search Console

Present findings and recommendations clearly to clients

Run technical audits using Screaming Frog and SEMrush with prioritized action steps

Implement on-page SEO updates in WordPress (meta tags, headers, alt text, internal links, schema)

Conduct keyword research for core pages, blogs, and campaigns

Create SEO briefs and optimize content before publishing

Ensure SEO requirements are met before site launches

Set up and configure Google Search Console, GA4, and tracking parameters

Generate monthly performance reports highlighting insights and next steps

Research and support backlink opportunities

Monitor Google algorithm updates and adjust strategies

Attend client meetings to explain SEO performance and strategy

Identify technical blockers and content gaps and coordinate solutions

Must Have Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in an agency setting

Proven record of measurable SEO growth supported by first-party data

Strong knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console

Experience implementing metadata, schema, redirects, and internal linking

Expertise in keyword research aligned to business goals

Comfort collaborating with developers on technical SEO issues

Ability to manage multiple clients and prioritize effectively

Skilled at translating SEO insights into clear, non-technical language

Excellent communication in a remote team environment

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with international or multi-language SEO

Understanding of CRO best practices

Familiarity with Jira, ClickUp, or Asana

Website: http://blacksmith.agency