Job Description
Launch Your Digital Career with a Paid Internship
Are you a motivated student or recent graduate looking to break into the digital marketing world? Apex Digital Solutions is seeking a talented and analytical SEO Intern to join our growing team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-growth environment while earning a competitive salary.
In this role, you will work directly with our senior SEO specialists to improve our organic search visibility and drive traffic to our client portfolios. You will learn the ins and outs of search engine algorithms, content strategy, and technical analysis.
What You Will Do
- Keyword Research: Identify high-value keywords and search trends to inform content strategy and on-page optimization.
- Technical SEO Auditing: Assist in auditing websites for crawl errors, site speed issues, and schema markup opportunities.
- Content Optimization: Collaborate with writers to optimize blog posts and landing pages for target keywords.
- Backlink Analysis: Monitor backlink profiles and identify outreach opportunities for link building campaigns.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) using Google Analytics and provide monthly progress reports.
Who We Are Looking For
- Education: Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or Information Technology.
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and familiarity with Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion: A genuine interest in SEO, digital marketing trends, and search engine algorithms.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly pay ($20 - $28/hr).
- Flexible schedule to accommodate classwork.
- Opportunity for a full-time position upon graduation.
- Work with a team of industry experts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis.
- Optimize web content to improve search engine rankings.
- Assist in the technical audit of websites for SEO best practices.
- Monitor and report on SEO performance metrics.
- Support link building and off-page SEO activities.
- Stay updated on the latest SEO trends and algorithm updates.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Familiarity with SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of HTML and website structure.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.