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SEO Specialist jobs in Portland, OR
Improves how a site is found in search, combining keyword research, technical fixes, and content strategy, and tracking rankings and organic traffic to show what is working.
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$24–$61/hr
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$78k
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$28.8 per hour
Randstad is seeking a Community & Social Impact Specialist for our global athletic client. About the Role Are you passionate about helping brands make a real, positive impact on society and the environment? In this role,…
$43.5 per hour
Job Title: Technical Writer II Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $43.50/hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking a Technical Writer II to support manufacturing operat…
$77.2k - $122.1k
multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience. Right of Way Specialist: Administers all aspects of PacifiCorp’s rights of way and land rights associated wit…
POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. General Purpos…
$30.6 - $36.39 per hour
additional pay each quarter based on performance. • Generous holiday pay and paid time off. Job Description The Safety Specialist will foster and support an inclusive and high-performance operation where team member and…
$18.5 - $30.2 per hour
At Whole Foods Market, we're working to nourish people and the planet. We’re committed to providing record-setting grocery delivery services to our Whole Foods Market On Amazon (WFMOA) customers. This fast-growing progra…
$20.88 - $26.1 per hour
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Shipping Specialist to join our award-winning specialty pharmacy team. About Ardon Health At Ardon, we are passionate about our mission to inspire people and improve lives through…
Service Desk (GSD) handling foundational Level 1 requests, we are elevating our on-site Tech presence. The On-Site End User Support Sr Specialist serves as the primary escalation point for the GSD and the face of Workspa…
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What seo specialists earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $50k–$64k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $94k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Keyword researchTechnical SEOOn-page optimizationAhrefs or SemrushGoogle Search ConsoleContent strategyLink buildingBasic HTML and site structureReporting and analytics
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A site's organic traffic dropped 30 percent last month. How do you investigate?
Show an ordered diagnosis: tracking issues, algorithm updates, indexation problems, lost pages or links, and seasonality.
How do you prioritize SEO work when everything seems important?
Talk about impact-versus-effort ranking, fixing crawl and indexation blockers first, and aligning with pages that drive revenue.
Walk me through your keyword research process.
Go beyond volume: search intent, difficulty, business value, and mapping keywords to existing or planned pages.
How has AI-driven search changed your approach?
Acknowledge the shift honestly, and discuss focusing on topics where clicks still happen, brand queries, and being cited by AI answers.
Tell me about a technical SEO issue you found and fixed.
A concrete story, such as a crawl budget or canonical problem, with the traffic result shows real hands-on depth.
How do you earn buy-in from engineers for SEO fixes?
Explain writing clear tickets with expected impact, sizing requests realistically, and building credibility with early wins.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For seo specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with organic growth numbers, such as traffic or ranking gains, with timeframes attached.
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Separate your technical, content, and link-building experience so employers see your specialty.
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Name your toolset explicitly, including Search Console, Ahrefs or Semrush, and crawlers like Screaming Frog.
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Reference algorithm updates you navigated and how sites you managed came through them.
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Include one example of cross-team work, like an engineering fix or content program you drove.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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SEO Analyst
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SEO Specialist
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Senior SEO Specialist
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SEO Manager
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Head of Organic Growth
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