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Senior SEO Strategist Application
We’re hiring a Senior SEO Strategist
We’re looking for someone who understands how search works today and where it’s going.At Drum Creative, we believe search visibility is built through clarity, strategy, and authority.We are looking for an SeniorSEO Strategist who can lead search strategy for our clients and help organizations grow their visibility in an evolving digital landscape. This role combines technical expertise, data analysis, and content strategy to drive meaningful organic growth.You will work closely with our Client Success, Creative, and Web teams to develop and execute SEO strategies that connect search performance to real business outcomes.If you enjoy solving complex problems, identifying opportunities, and helping brands grow their authority online, we would love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
SEO Strategy Development
Build and execute comprehensive SEO strategies that support client growth.
Develop keyword strategies based on search intent and business goals
Build topic clusters and content hubs that strengthen authority
Optimize on-page, technical, local, and off-page SEO efforts
Align SEO strategy with broader marketing initiatives
Technical SEO & Optimization
Identify and resolve technical issues that affect visibility and performance.
Conduct website audits for crawlability, indexing, and performance
Improve site architecture, metadata, internal linking, and schema markup
Monitor Core Web Vitals, page speed, and technical health
Partner with developers to implement SEO best practices
Data Analysis & Performance
Use data to guide strategy and demonstrate results.
Track performance through Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and other tools
Identify trends and opportunities to improve rankings and traffic
Create dashboards and scorecards to communicate impact
Refine strategies based on performance insights
Client Strategy & Communication
Translate complex SEO insights into clear direction for clients.
Present strategies, reports, and insights in simple language
Lead SEO discussions during strategy and review meetings
Partner with Client Success Managers to align SEO with broader client goals
Cross-Team Collaboration
Ensure SEO supports the full marketing and website experience.
Work with copywriters to guide optimized content creation
Collaborate with designers and developers on site structure and performance
Align organic strategy with paid media and social initiatives
What Success Looks Like
Clients gain stronger organic visibility and authority
SEO strategies align with measurable business outcomes
Websites improve in technical performance and search visibility
Clients understand the impact of SEO on their growth
Qualifications
10+ years of SEO experience in an agency or multi-client environment
Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and search algorithms
Experience with tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, GA4, and Google Search Console
Familiarity with schema markup, Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization
Experience working with WordPress, Elementor, and ACF preferred
Strong analytical thinking and clear communication skills
About Drum Creative
Drum Creative is a strategic marketing and design agency based in Greenville, South Carolina. For over 20 years, we have helped organizations clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and grow through thoughtful strategy and creative execution.Our work spans brand strategy, websites, digital marketing, video, photography, and design, all focused on helping our clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
