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Direct Agents is...

AWARD WINNING + DIVERSE

Minority Founded and Led

48% BIPOC, 38% of senior leadership

62% Female, 42% of senior leadership

5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)

Best Employer for Young Careers winner of Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

2x Winner NYC Top Workplaces (2022, 2021)

GROWTH ORIENTED + LEARNING MINDSET

25 % growth this past year across the company

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Ways You’ll Make an Impact

• Assessing and developing SEO strategy for a variety of mid to large sized clients, acting as SEO expert for both internal and external teams
• Overseeing SEO client base and function as primary contact for assigned SEO clients
• Ensuring excellent communication and progress with SEO client accounts
• Experience performing in-depth SEO audits and migrations
• Hands-on optimization and management of projects to improve client’s natural rankings via on-site and off-site optimizations and recommendationsTechnical SEOLink buildingOn-page optimizationsContent production and planningWorking knowledge of website UX / UI
• Holding client status calls and report on campaign results, SEO work, and data analysis
• Measuring SEO strategy via Google Analytics and ranking reports.
• Ensuring deliverables are met in a timely fashion and client expectations are set and exceeded
• Working with sales to audit and develop custom strategies and winning pitches / sales decks for prospects
• Developing and improving processes, reports, knowledge and communication
• Utilizing and adopting the latest SEO platforms and tools
• Assisting in training, development and management of future hires and SEO team
• Stay abreast of latest search engine changes and updates, help steer overall SEO strategy

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

As an independent and nimble agency, you have a direct hand in the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include :

• Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders
• Strategic roundtable discussions
• Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more
• Speaking opportunities (internal and external)
• Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)

What You’re Bringing

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Engineering, Finance, or Math
• 3+ years of experience in SEO with proven track record, preferably with an agency
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and updates
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience utilizing SEO tools, Google Analytics, Adwords, Search Console, BrightEdge, Moz, ScreamingFrog, SEMRush, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask and manage time efficiently
• Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• Good understanding of HTML, website design, and web analytics. CSS and Javascript a plus
• Ability to work in teams and / or individually to meet client goals
• Amazon Experience a plus
• Passion for the world of SEO!

Special Notes

This role will be located in our NYC office and our office is now open for hybrid work on a 3-2 schedule. You must reside, or be willing to relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this role.

The Essentials & Our Perks

• A competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000 with reviews based on performanceRegular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like : One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
• Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time PTO ranges from 15 - 24 days / year with additional days allocated for sick time
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron Our Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
• Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike
• Complimentary assortment of healthy snacks and fresh fruits in office
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely
• Dog friendly office!
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and company parties
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!

Our People First Culture

At Direct Agents, hybrid is about :

• Human connection and establishing strong working relationships
• Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth
• Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
• Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness

Our ERG initiatives include :

• WoDA - Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops
• State of the World - helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them
• Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship, community service, and pro bono marketing services

If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!

Come As You Are

We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here.

Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Direct Agents is... AWARD WINNING + DIVERSE Minority Founded and Led 48% BIPOC , 38% of senior leadership 62% Female , 42% of senior leadership 5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) Best Employer for Young Careers winner of Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021 Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021 2x Winner NYC Top Workplaces (2022, 2021) GROWTH ORIENTED + LEARNING MINDSET 25 % growth this past year across the company 2x speed for individual learning and career development Ways You’ll Make an Impact Assessing and developing SEO strategy for a variety of mid to large sized clients, acting as SEO expert for both internal and external teams Overseeing SEO client base and function as primary contact for assigned SEO clients Ensuring excellent communication and progress with SEO client accounts Experience performing in-depth SEO audits and migrations Hands-on optimization and management of projects to improve client’s natural rankings via on-site and off-site optimizations and recommendations Technical SEO Link building On-page optimizations Content production and planning Working knowledge of website UX / UI Holding client status calls and report on campaign results, SEO work, and data analysis Measuring SEO strategy via Google Analytics and ranking reports.

Ensuring deliverables are met in a timely fashion and client expectations are set and exceeded Working with sales to audit and develop custom strategies and winning pitches / sales decks for prospects Developing and improving processes, reports, knowledge and communication Utilizing and adopting the latest SEO platforms and tools Assisting in training, development and management of future hires and SEO team Stay abreast of latest search engine changes and updates, help steer overall SEO strategy Fast Tracked Professional Growth As an independent and nimble agency, you have a direct hand in the speed of your growth.

Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include : Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders Access to internal and external trainings and conferences across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and management Strategic roundtable discussions Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.

Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more Speaking opportunities (internal and external) Award submissions opportunities (team and individual) What You’re Bringing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Engineering, Finance, or Math 3+ years of experience in SEO with proven track record, preferably with an agency Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and updates Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience utilizing SEO tools, Google Analytics, Adwords, Search Console, BrightEdge, Moz, ScreamingFrog, SEMRush, etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical & problem solving skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask and manage time efficiently Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility Good understanding of HTML, website design, and web analytics.

CSS and Javascript a plus Ability to work in teams and / or individually to meet client goals Amazon Experience a plus Passion for the world of SEO! Special Notes This role will be located in our NYC office and our office is now open for hybrid work on a 3-2 schedule.

You must reside, or be willing to relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this role. The Essentials & Our Perks A competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000 with reviews based on performance Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that.

Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like : One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time PTO ranges from 15 - 24 days / year with additional days allocated for sick time A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron Our Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike Complimentary assortment of healthy snacks and fresh fruits in office A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely Dog friendly office! An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking Epic regular team building and company parties An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together! Our People First Culture At Direct Agents, hybrid is about : Human connection and establishing strong working relationships Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness Our ERG initiatives include : WoDA - Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops State of the World - helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship, community service, and pro bono marketing services If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today! Come As You Are We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect.

Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy.

If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Powered by JazzHR