SEO Expert - Freelance

We are looking for a SEO expert to join our team at The Ideas Factory. We are looking for an SEO/SEM expert to manage all search engine optimization and marketing activities. You will be responsible for managing all SEO activities such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks. You will also manage all SEM campaigns on Google, Yahoo and Bing to maximize ROI. Candidates will be working on projects in Australia and Colombia. Successful applicants will be required to: Responsibilities: Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities Researching and implementing content recommendations for organic SEO success Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns Track, report, and analyze website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns Manage campaign expenses, staying on budget, estimating monthly costs and reconciling discrepancies. Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimization Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations Research and analyze competitor advertising links Develop and implement link building strategy Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code Work with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords. Requirements: Proven SEO experience Proven SEM experience managing PPC campaigns across Google, Yahoo and Bing. Solid understanding of performance marketing, conversion, and online customer acquisition In-depth experience with website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends) Experience with bid management tools (e.g., Click Equations, Marin, Kenshoo, Search Ignite) Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO and SEM BS/MS degree in a quantitative, test-driven field