SEO Strategist

HomeAdvisor is seeking an experienced, results-driven SEO Strategist who will be responsible for overseeing and developing projects that increase the organic visibilit y of our website . HomeAdvisor is expanding our SEO investment and this role will have a high degree of autonomy and ownership to help shape SEO strategy and projects. This person will be responsible for translating search strategies a nd techniques, competitive/market data and business trends into actionable roadmaps . Th e SEO Strategist will ideate and execute local, mobile, technical and general SEO campaigns across the full HomeAdvisor website. Th is role will also work cross-functionally with key stakeholders in product, engineering and content to ensure SEO best-practices are applie d across the business.

• Translate emerging local, mobile and technical SEO strategies into actionable roadmaps
• Analyze keyword, traffic, user and business trends to gain insight and take action
• Help design SEO experiments and test new strategies and opportunities for growth
• Help scope out , set requirements and provide QA for SEO-driven initiatives
• Lead, manage, and execute SEO projects that involve cross-functional stakeholders
• Grow the business through technical SEO, data analysis, and various optimizations
• Understand each department's SEO needs and evangelize SEO internally

• Passionate & curious problem solver: someone who is genuinely curious about how and why people search, extremely knowledgeable about SEO best practices and trends, and relishes in the analytical and technical depths of the industry.
• Extremely detail-oriented: but can also see the forest from the trees, balancing the intricacies of SEO with the larger company objectives.
• Quantitative and pragmatic: you have a data-driven approach to making decisions.
• Analytical, tactical & strategic: experience building a strategic and tactical plan based on analyzing lots of data.
• High ownership: autonomous and takes pride in your work, has a sense of urgency, and perseveres through difficulty to deliver high-quality results.
• High initiative: An ambitious go-getter who takes initiative without being asked and over-delivers on your promises.
• Excellent communicator: ability to clearly communicate and evangelize SEO across all levels, particularly through data.
• Results-driven: Focused on achieving results, setting ambitious goals, and able to prioritize appropriately by understanding the balance of value.
• Innovative: constantly focused on improving, growing, and coming up with new ways to grow and propel the business.
• Teamwork & positive attitude : works collaboratively with a positive and can-do approach to opportunities and challenges to get the right things done quickly.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience (preferred in quantitative field such as economics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science/engineering)
• Demonstrable track record of success at driving significant results & business growth.
• 5 + years of in-house SEO experience with an enterprise-level site (i.e. hundreds of thousands or millions of pages)
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with Omniture/Adobe SiteCatalyst strongly desired
• Experience with SQL, JavaScript, CSS or other coding languages strongly desired
• Statistical background a plus

• The salary band for this position range s from $80,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience and performance . Compensation may vary based on factors such as cost of living.
• This position will be eligible for a competitive year end performance bonus & equity package.
• Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needs
• Flexible vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
• Pet discount plans & retirement plan with company match (401K)
• The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world