Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on SEO expert to serve as our in-house authority on all things SEO. You’ll guide strategy and decision-making across the team, mentor colleagues on best practices, and execute SEO work directly for client accounts. You’ll partner closely with the Director of SEO, who leads client relationships and project delivery — you bring the technical/strategic SEO depth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal SEO subject-matter expert — advise team members and leadership on strategy, best practices, and decisions.
• Educate and upskill a small team (1–5 people) on SEO fundamentals and advanced tactics.
• Execute hands-on SEO work: audits, keyword research, technical fixes, content optimization, link strategy, reporting.
• Support client-facing conversations when SEO expertise is needed (calls, strategy presentations, Q&A).
• Leverage AI tools to scale SEO workflows — research, content briefs, audits, reporting — and help the team adopt them effectively.
• Stay current on algorithm updates, industry trends, and tooling; translate changes into actionable guidance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot SEO performance issues across client accounts.
• Adapt quickly as algorithms, client priorities, and industry best practices shift — this role requires comfort with ambiguity and frequent change.

Requirements

• 4–7 years hands-on SEO experience (technical, content, and off-page).
• Proven track record improving organic search performance.
• Genuine enthusiasm for using AI tools to work smarter and scale output.
• Comfortable explaining SEO concepts to non-experts (leadership, clients, junior team members).
• Experience with standard SEO tools.
• Strong written/verbal communication — will present findings to clients and team.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities, algorithm changes, or client needs without missing a beat.
• Comfortable working remote/async.

Nice to Have

• Agency experience.
• Experience mentoring or training others informally.
• Experience building or refining AI-assisted SEO workflows.

The Company

5 Horizons is a digital-first, full-service marketing agency. We use creativity, technology, and data to help our partners grow. Our clients span higher ed, senior living, ecommerce, events, and whatever else comes our way.

Why Work For Us?

We’re a small, tight-knit team of experts in brand, strategy, ad ops, CRM, web, and data. We move quickly, and you’ll have real room to shape your role. Problem solvers and entrepreneurial thinkers thrive here. We joke around a lot, but we take our clients’ results seriously and are proud of the work we do.

Benefits

• Discretionary “Take Your Time” PTO policy.
• Generous holiday leave.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual professional development budget.

Location, Schedule & Travel

This is a remote role. Team members are expected to work East Coast business hours. The team gathers in person, in greater Boston, 4x per year, and attendance at some of these gatherings is encouraged. Occasional travel for client meetings may be required in the future.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Language Requirement

Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for this role.

EEO Statement

5 Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.