(SEO) Search Engine Optimization Specialist - Digital Marketing

About Strive Marketing

Strive Marketing helps local businesses grow by generating real leads through smart digital marketing strategies. Our services include Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising, website design & development, and more — all designed to help our clients succeed online.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Job applicants must currently live in or near the Greater Sacramento, California area. We are not interested in out-of-state or fully remote applicants.

The Role

We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO Focus) to join our growing team.

This position is perfect for someone who’s passionate about digital marketing and wants hands-on experience with SEO — even if you don’t have years of experience yet. You’ll receive training and mentorship from experienced marketers while learning how to improve websites’ visibility in Google, help businesses generate leads, and measure results.

You’ll collaborate with Account Managers and Web Developers on campaigns that make a real difference for local businesses.

What You’ll Do

• 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 our content and design 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone eager to learn and grow in the digital marketing field.
• A great communicator with strong writing and grammar skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects.
• Excited by problem-solving and analyti