3–5+ years of professional SEO experience Proven results in technical SEO, content optimization, and digital PR/link building Proficiency in Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, SEMrush/Ahrefs Proficiency in AI optimization platforms Strong understanding of crawl budget, log file analysis, and structured data implementation Experience creating SEO-driven content outlines and collaborating with content teams Demonstrated ability to acquire high-quality backlinks through digital PR and outreach strategies Wordpress CMS and SEO plugin experience (preferred) Experience applying AI/ML tools (preferred) Familiarity with Python, SQL, or other scripting languages (preferred) Background in higher education, B2B, or other content-rich industries (preferred) Excellent communication skills Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven Strong project management skills