SEO Content Strategist

About the Position

Stellaractive is looking for an experienced SEO Content Strategist to help shape and execute content strategies that drive organic visibility, engagement, and performance for our clients.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. You’ll be responsible for planning, developing, optimizing, and refining content across websites, blogs, and campaigns — always with SEO, intent, and outcomes in mind. Strong writing skills are a given, but what really matters here is how you think: how you approach structure, prioritize opportunities, evaluate performance, and collaborate with both clients and internal teams.

We work at a scale that requires thoughtful, efficient workflows. Our work is driven by research, outlining, iteration, and optimization—often supported by AI-assisted tools—and grounded in strong editorial judgment, SEO expertise, and accountability for the final result.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience working in an agency environment and 5 years of total experience in content, SEO, or digital marketing. You’re comfortable owning your work from planning through performance review, collaborating closely with designers, developers, and other members of the marketing team, and participating in client conversations when strategy and direction are being discussed.

This is a full-time hybrid position (40 hours/week) with at least three days per week in our SE Portland office. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Candidates must currently live in the Portland, Oregon area. Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, paid holidays, retirement matching, and employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits. U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship is not offered.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and execute SEO-driven content strategies that support organic growth, engagement, and conversion goals across client accounts.
• Plan, develop, and optimize website content, including service pages, category pages, landing pages, blog articles, long-form content, and supporting resources.
• Apply SEO best practices throughout the content lifecycle, including search intent analysis, keyword research, content hierarchy, internal linking, and on-page optimization.
• Work within modern, scalable content workflows that support research, outlining, drafting, and iteration, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, originality, and brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and development teammates on content strategy, site structure, and technical SEO considerations.
• Review content and organic performance using analytics and reporting tools; identify opportunities for improvement and make thoughtful, data-informed recommendations.
• Lead content refresh and optimization efforts to improve underperforming pages and strengthen existing assets.
• Develop and support email strategy and email content, including newsletters, campaign emails, and nurture content aligned with broader SEO and marketing initiatives.
• Communicate directly with clients to plan content initiatives, clarify objectives, present recommendations, and discuss performance and next steps.
• Contribute copy and strategic input to social media content as needed, in coordination with the broader marketing team.
• Stay current on SEO trends, algorithm updates, content best practices, and emerging tools — and share insights with the team.

Qualifications / Skills

• Currently live in the Portland, Oregon area.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 years of professional experience working in an agency setting (required).
• 5 years of experience in content marketing, SEO, or digital marketing (preferred).
• Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals, including on-page SEO, keyword research, content strategy, and performance analysis.
• Comfort collaborating on technical SEO concepts such as site structure, internal linking strategies, crawlability, and optimization workflows.
• Proven ability to develop clear, engaging, and well-structured content for a wide range of industries and audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy and consistency.
• Experience developing and optimizing email content and supporting email strategy initiatives.
• Ability to adapt voice and tone across brands, industries, and content types.
• Experience using SEO and analytics tools to inform strategy and measure performance.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with WordPress, including standard page-building workflows and SEO plugins.
• Prior agency experience is essential.

About Us

Stellaractive is based in SE Portland. We’re a collaborative team of strategists, designers, developers, and marketers who provide strategy-led print and digital communication solutions for clients nationwide. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped forward-thinking organizations strengthen their brands, improve performance, and grow with intention.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in Portland, Oregon?

Experience:

• keyword research: 2 years (Preferred)
• content optimization: 2 years (Preferred)
• SEO content planning: 2 years (Preferred)
• agency: 2 years (Preferred)
• WordPress: 2 years (Preferred)
• analytics-driven content writing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97202

Salary : $57,000 - $67,000