SEO Specialist

About Darkroom

We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it.

Darkroom is a progressive omnichannel growth marketing agency focused on retail, e-commerce, and consumer businesses. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000 (2023), a top 1% digital advertiser by Varos (2023), and our founders were named Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients for Marketing and Advertising North America (2024).

We are seeking an SEO Specialist who brings deep expertise in organic search strategies, from technical optimizations to content development and link-building. The ideal candidate is data-driven, proactive in researching new tactics, and thrives on cross-functional collaboration. If you love problem-solving, are passionate about boosting online visibility, and want to shape the future of search marketing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fully remote role supporting a team primarily in the EST time zone and is open to candidates worldwide.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Analysis

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Conduct keyword research, site audits, and competitor analyses to identify growth opportunities.
• Continually analyze and report on SEO performance metrics to provide actionable insights.

On-Page Optimization

• Optimize website content, meta tags, and internal linking structures to improve visibility.
• Collaborate with content teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into new and existing content.
• Monitor rankings and organic traffic and adjust tactics as needed.

Off-Page & Link Building

• Build and maintain effective link-building campaigns to enhance domain authority.
• Identify high-value external partnership opportunities, guest posting spots, and relevant industry directories.
• Monitor and manage backlink profiles to maintain a strong online reputation.

Technical SEO

• Perform technical audits to identify crawl issues, indexation bottlenecks, or site performance concerns.
• Work with development teams to recommend and implement SEO-friendly site structures and code enhancements.
• Stay updated on algorithm changes and advancements in SEO technology tools.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Content, Design, Development) to deliver integrated marketing campaigns.
• Present complex SEO insights to clients and stakeholders in clear, accessible language.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing SEO best practices and updates.

What You’ll Need

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience managing SEO strategies for e-commerce, consumer, or digital-first brands.
• Proven track record in driving organic traffic growth, keyword ranking improvements, and ROI-focused SEO campaigns.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz.

Skills

• Deep understanding of on-page SEO, link-building, and technical SEO best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with an ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is a plus.
• Adaptability to stay ahead of ever-changing search engine algorithms.

What it's like to work at Darkroom

We're building the future of advertising and are looking for the minds to help us do it. We only seek out the best—from our clients to our people. Our team is our most sacred asset, and we offer highly competitive salaries and the following perks:

• Unlimited Vacation Policy and Holidays: Rebooting is one of the most important parts of growth. At Darkroom, you have access to a flexible vacation policy and 10 holidays throughout the year to keep you recharged and sharp.

• Location, location, (or no) location: Remote-first culture with a strong community base. With Hubs in the Bay Area, New York, Philly, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona!

• Endless opportunities for growth: Our agency is founded on an interdisciplinary approach, giving Darkroomers insights into services far beyond your job description. Grow your skills and interests beyond your niche and stay at the forefront of the industry through total immersion in cross-functional collaboration.

• Parental Leave: flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition, ensuring time to bond with their families while maintaining work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Darkroom is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements