SEO Intern

Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few). We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates for a 4 month internship that has a passion for a SEO Intern. A background or education within digital media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, executing & managing organic search strategies for retail client. 
• Support the team to translate client’s marketing goals into a successful organic strategy. 
• Review all relevant material or attend meetings to gain a full understanding of our client’s marketing/site goals and objectives. 
• Conduct develop keyword research and targeting strategy.
• Audit client websites to ensure SEO best practice compliance.
• Support in dev consulting to troubleshoot technical SEO issues. 
• Helping Team in developing ongoing link building strategies and implement said strategies. 
• On-page optimizations on a page-by-page basis; perform regular audits.
• Report on web KPIs with a focus on keyword/page ranking and new natural search traffic opportunities.
• Research and monitor competitor SEO activities.
• Create monthly reports on campaign performance

Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge of Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner.
• Basic Knowledge of tools including Stat, Adobe Analytics, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, & Deep Crawl.
• Basic Knowledge of Google’s algorithm updates and penalties On-page SEO and technical (site crawlability).
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex data in simple terms.
• Keen eye for details & excellent organizational skills. Web development background is considered an asset. French is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary for this position is $37k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

 

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

 

Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.