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Pacific

SEO Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

As an SEO Specialist , the core responsibility is to assist the SEO Managers on the many ... Extract & analyze key performance metrics from Google Analytics * Create monthly reports on ...

Upgrow

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You will oversee and manage SEO projects involving research, planning, project management, analytics, optimization, linkbuilding, and writing. This role works directly with clients and includes ...

Adobe

SEO Manager

San Francisco, CA

Collaborate with analytics teams to assess SEO and GEO performance, interpret insights into clear recommendations, and share progress and tradeoffs with senior partners. * Function as the final SEO ...

Adobe

SEO Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

Collaborate with analytics teams to assess SEO and GEO performance, interpret insights into clear recommendations, and share progress and tradeoffs with senior partners. * Function as the final SEO ...

Adobe, Inc.

SEO Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

Collaborate with analytics teams to assess SEO and GEO performance, interpret insights into clear recommendations, and share progress and tradeoffs with senior partners. * Function as the final SEO ...

Mindgruve

SEO Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$7.5K - $85K/mo

Drive keyword research, gap analysis, and competitive audits * Help evolve our SEO processes, templates, and quality standards * Oversee technical SEO initiatives - including site structure, internal ...

Branding Innovation

SEO Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

Keyword research and analysis * Optimizing on page site elements and site structure * Content ... Client Search Engine ranking analysis and reporting Qualifications * Strong link building ...

JDI Distribution

SEO Specialist

Redlands, CA

The SEO Strategist will leverage advanced SEO tools, AI\-driven processes, and best practices to ... Perform keyword research, competitor analysis, and backlinking campaigns to improve site authority ...

Pacific

SEO Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

As an SEO Manager , you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of your clients' organic search ... Advanced proficiency in analytics * Advanced proficiency in Excel * Advanced proficiency in ...

Pacific

SEO Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

As an SEO Manager , you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of your clients' organic search ... Advanced proficiency in analytics * Advanced proficiency in Excel * Advanced proficiency in ...

Branding Innovation

SEO Specialist

San Diego, CA

Keyword research and analysis * Optimizing on page site elements and site structure * Content ... Client Search Engine ranking analysis and reporting Qualifications * Strong link building ...

EyeUniversal LLC

SEO Specialist (Remote)

San Diego, CA · Remote

We are looking for an analytical and perceptive professional who is a skilled communicator and able to collaborate with various teams * Current knowledge of SEO practices and techniques is essential ...

Adobe

Sr SEO Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Analyze SEO performance,identifyingkey trends,reporting onimpact, and spotting opportunities to scale initiatives. * Stay ahead of LLM-powered search evolution and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for search engine analyst in California is $62,778.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $70,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Search Engine Analyst job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,778 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

SEO Specialist

Pacific

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Company Description

We are obsessive pattern-seekers and optimizers. Using proprietary technologies, we discover deep cultural insights, to craft connected inbound marketing campaigns that inspire your ideal customer to enter and move through the consumer journey.
We are the Discovery Agency.
www.meetpacific.com

Job Description

Are you a fast learner? Do you judge sites by their user experience? Are you a food truck fanatic or office sports enthusiast? If you answered "yes" to at least two of those questions, you might have what it takes to be an SEO Specialist at PACIFIC.

We are a digital media company that delivers conversion-focused content & marketing solutions and we are looking for a knowledgeable SEO Specialist to support our SEO Managers and clients. The SEO Specialist needs to be passionate about advancing their knowledge and experience in the field of search.

As an SEO Specialist, the core responsibility is to assist the SEO Managers on the many operational tasks related to optimizing a website for organic search; from research, to content updates, to pulling performance numbers for reporting. In essence, they understand the core concepts behind organic search, know how to unearth keyword opportunities, and have enough working knowledge to pull & interpret intelligence from Google Analytics. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty and challenge themselves to grow their skillset further.

This position has room to grow into a role that involves project management, SEO campaign ownership, and direct client interaction.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Efficiently carry out keyword research & analysis
  • Pull data and observations through competitive research
  • Learn from keyword research to create optimized META elements & writing short copy
  • Extract & analyze key performance metrics from Google Analytics
  • Create monthly reports on campaign performance
  • Make on-page updates using Content Management Systems
  • Create basic front-end markups (HTML)
  • Work directly with the SEO Managers to execute tasks for multiple clients


Qualifications

YOUR BACKGROUND:
  • 1 - 2 years of experience in the organic search space (agency experience a plus).
  • Technically savvy & a fast learner
  • Eager to learn and is not afraid to ask questions
  • Has excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • Must be able to work under tight deadlines
  • Working knowledge of Google's Keyword Planner Tool
  • Extremely organized, efficient, and strong attention to detail
  • Posses good written & verbal communication skills
  • Desire to advance their skillset and grow within the agency
  • Embrace a "client first" mentality
Additional Information

To apply, simply email your resume and salary requirements to awesomejobs(@)meetpacific.com with the subject line: "SEO walks into a bar".

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