Jr. SEO/AI Search Specialist

About the Company

A fast-growing digital agency specializing in delivering innovative solutions across design, development, data, and technology. The company partners with leading brands to create impactful digital experiences, from websites and apps to data-driven campaigns, and is seeking talented SEO professionals to join their expanding team.

About the Role

As a Jr. SEO/AI Search Specialist in Birmingham, AL, you'll join a dedicated team of SEO strategists, developers, designers, and content specialists to help shape exceptional client outcomes. This role combines hands-on keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO audits, and performance reporting across a portfolio of client accounts. You'll work with modern SEO tools and explore how AI-driven search is evolving, making you an ideal fit if you're organized, curious, and comfortable balancing multiple client engagements while applying critical thinking and human judgment to every project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to uncover SEO opportunities for client websites.
• Execute strategic on-page SEO optimizations within the CMS, including H1s, title tags, meta descriptions, alt text, and internal linking.
• Write and implement structured data (Schema.org/JSON-LD) with guidance from senior team members.
• Scan and audit clients' digital presence for technical SEO issues using tools like SEMRush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, and Bing Webmaster Tools.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance using GA4, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, and SEMrush to build dashboards and translate data into actionable insights.
• Support AI search optimization and content recommendations that are strategic and user-focused.
• Manage tasks across multiple client engagements simultaneously, keeping work organized, prioritized, and on schedule.
• Collaborate with Content, Development, and Client Strategy teams while staying current on SEO trends, algorithm updates, and AI-driven search evolution.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, or a related field (internships and personal projects count).
• Understanding of SEO best practices, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and basic technical SEO concepts.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, or Moz.
• Naturally organized and detail-oriented with strong time and task management skills across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Genuine curiosity and growth mindset with initiative to ask questions, learn, and take on new responsibilities.
• Enthusiasm for using AI as a tool to enhance your work, paired with understanding that it supports rather than replaces human expertise, creativity, and judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort working with spreadsheets and data.

Nice to Have

• Copywriting or content creation experience.
• Familiarity with a CMS such as WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or Sanity.

A fast-growing digital agency specializing in innovative solutions across design, development, data, and technology, partnering with leading brands to create impactful digital experiences including websites, apps, and data-driven campaigns.