Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Overview

Our client, an international entertainment and media provider, is looking for an SEO Specialist to join their team in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY! This is a 4-month initial contract and is fully onsite so local candidates in both locations are required.

The SEO team functions as both an internal agency and an in-house partner. You’ll help maintain SEO reporting, support content optimization, perform routine audits, and assist in publishing workflows. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are key.

Contract Duration: 4 Months

• At least 3 years of experience in SEO
• Strong knowledge of standard SEO processes and common SEO tools.
• Understanding of search intent and how users discover content through search.
• Familiarity with keyword research tools (e.g., SEMrush, Google Search Console).
• Familiarity with SEO crawlers (e.g., Screaming Frog, Botify).
• Comfort working with data in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to interpret reporting trends and clearly summarize insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Comfort working with web analytics; familiarity with Adobe Analytics is a plus.
• Experience with a CMS;
  Word Press experience is a plus.

• Perform day-to-day SEO tasks, including keyword research, on-page auditing, and light SEO auditing.
• Maintain weekly SEO reporting across dashboards, Google Search Console, analytics tools, and rank tracking.
• Update slide decks summarizing performance, insights, and SEO guidance.
• Monitor release and content calendar and support GTM planning.
• Provide SEO copyediting and content optimization feedback.
• Support content launches by making CMS updates and metadata adjustments.
• Monitor SEO performance and flag emerging issues.
• Use SEO tools to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps.
• Assist with market and competitive research.
• Help document SEO recommendations (e.g., Jira tickets, training docs, wikis).
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, product, copywriting, and international teams to support SEO needs.
• Stay current on SEO industry trends and evolving search behaviors.

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.