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Salary: $65,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: ~6–8 years of technical writing experience, including proven Grade IV-level expertise. ~ Ability to conduct research independently and collaborate effectively with a team.…
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SEO Specialist jobs in San Francisco, CA
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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homelessness with comprehensive support to address immediate needs and ensure long-term success. About the team: The Intake Specialist is part of the Compass Family Resource Center team. The Resource Center supports home…
$74.09k - $125.95k
learning principles and instructional-design best practices. Working closely with CES leadership and subject matter experts, the Specialist ensures that training content reflects current policy priorities, operating proc…
$57k - $201.7k
Specialist- Villeda Lab Department of Anatomy University of California, San FranciscoThe Villeda lab is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist to join our group and contribute to new and ongoing projects. T…
$169k - $338k
Reference: R-2654631Posted: 2026-09-25Location: SAN BRUNO, CA, United States; BENTONVILLE, ARSalary: $169000 - $338000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeDevelop and lead…
Office Specialist - Property ManagementBrief Job Description:The Office Specialist in Property Management provides administrative and office support for property operations, tenant communication, vendor coordination, and…
America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! As an Advisory Growth Specialist, you own your territory and you own the growth of their investment advisory asse…
$75k - $85k
Job Description: Skurnik Wines & Spirits is seeking a highly motivated and organized South Bay-based Spirits Specialist to join our team in California. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, e…
Global Specialist - Multinational Client Management Practice ~202605776 ~Dallas, Texas, United States ~Houston, Texas, United States ~Denver, Colorado, United States ~Los Angeles, California, United States ~Chicago, Illi…
$33.65 - $43.37 per hour
Office Space, and Public Works. We love what we do, our VECommunity, and helping the best build better. Overview As a BIM/VDC Specialist (Mechanical), you will be responsible for developing and maintaining mechanical mod…
$24 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Housing Specialist Location: San Francisco, California Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $24-$25/Hour Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: 8a-5p, M-F Job Summary The Housing Specialist supports low-income f…
$150k - $200k
About Slash Slash is building the future of business banking, one industry at a time. We believe businesses deserve financial infrastructure tailored to how they actually operate. That's why we're creating a new category…
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What seo specialists earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$39 | $63k–$81k |
| Mid level | $40–$55 | $84k–$115k |
| Senior | $57–$77 | $119k–$161k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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