At elk, we build growth engines that move faster than the algorithm.

For more than a decade, we’ve helped brands scale smarter through data-driven SEO, paid media, and performance websites built for the next era of search. Our strategies combine deep expertise with AI-driven insights to help clients capture visibility, accelerate conversions, and outperform the competition.

We specialize in search optimization, paid acquisition, and AI search strategy, creating systems that adapt in real time, uncover new opportunities, and keep brands ahead of change. From enterprise ecommerce to local market leaders, we partner with teams who are serious about sustainable growth.

Our work doesn’t stop at results. It builds resilience, making brands more visible, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

elk Marketing

Your Digital Growth Partner in an AI-Forward World.

SEO Specialist at elk Marketing
At elk Marketing, we’re a fast-growing digital agency serving brands like Arc’teryx, goodr, and Built Bar with sharp, high-performance SEO, Paid Search, and Paid Social strategies. We’re looking for an SEO Specialist to join our team and drive real impact across our client portfolio.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is eager to learn and grow their digital marketing career. You’ll contribute to overall SEO strategies by supporting site audit recommendations, keyword research, on-page and blog content, and campaign optimization across multiple client accounts.

What You’ll Do
In Your First 30 Days:

Onboard with the SEO team, relevant tools, Account Executives, and assigned clientsBegin supporting keyword research, content briefs, content optimizations, campaign optimizations, and site audit recommendationsJoin internal SEO team syncs and begin 1:1s with your manager



By Day 60:

Confidently navigate tools, processes, and priorities with autonomyOwn site audit recommended fixes, content briefs (including internal linking opportunities, secondary keyword targets, and FAQs), and content optimizations across 5-6 client accounts while utilizing AI tools to support and enhance task completion efficiency.Join company-wide internal team meetings such as All Hands and Team Syncs



By Day 90: 

Actively support SEO Strategists across 8-10 client accountsStart identifying trends and patterns during analysis, and share insights and recommendations



Your Day-to-Day as an SEO Specialist at elk Marketing:

Use Asana to prioritize deliverables and check on commsBuild SEO-focused campaigns and content briefsOptimize on-page metadata, internal linking opportunities, and heading structuresOptimize on-page and blog contentSupport SEO teams with client projects and implementation campaigns



What You Bring To The Herd

Up to 1 year of experience in SEO, digital marketing, or content-focused rolesStrong writing, editing, and communication skillsA foundational understanding of on-page SEO best practicesBonus: Experience with Asana, Slack, Google Workspace, or SEO tools like SEMrush



Interview Process

We believe transparency sets the tone. Here’s what to expect:


Recruiter Screen: 20-30 minute call to go over compensation, benefits, elk Marketing, and the roleFinal Interview: A 45-minute interview with our SEO Specialist Team Lead to dig into your experience, why you’re excited to grow in SEO, and learn how you approach challenges



Disclaimers: 
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO: Elk Marketing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment-At-Will: Employment with Elk Marketing LLC is at-will. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check / Eligibility to Work:  Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and compliance with other pre-employment requirements as permitted by law.

Salary Transparency: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith and are subject to change based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.