Senior Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing Specialist - Remote Work Opportunity with Southwest Airlines - Part-Time Position Focused on Paid Media and Organic Search Optimization

Join the Southwest Airlines Team as a Senior Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing Specialist

Southwest Airlines is a leading provider of friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, connecting people to what's vital to their lives. We're now seeking a highly skilled Senior Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist to join our team on a part-time, remote basis. As a strategic thinker with expertise in customer insights, you'll play a crucial role in leveraging paid media and organic search channels to reach current and potential customers.

About Southwest Airlines

At Southwest Airlines, we're devoted to offering our employees a strong work environment with opportunities for growth and learning. We encourage creativity and innovation to enhance the effectiveness of our operations, and we treat our employees with the same care, respect, and concern that we expect them to show to our customers. Our culture values camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation, and we're looking for team members who share these values.

Job Summary

The Senior SEO and SEM Specialist is responsible for delivering green and effective results in both paid and organic search, maximizing ROI, and reducing cannibalization/friction among channels. This role will partner closely with various internal teams and our media business enterprise on planning, executing, measuring, and optimizing customer-facing paid media channels for Southwest Airlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO and SEM strategies to drive traffic, conversions, and revenue growth across paid media and organic search channels.
• Analyze customer insights to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement in paid media and organic search campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product, and media, to align SEO and SEM efforts with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize paid media campaigns across multiple channels, including Google Ads, Bing Ads, and social media.
• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and technical SEO audits to inform optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, including ROI, conversion rates, and campaign efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, best practices, and algorithm updates in SEO and SEM.
• Provide recommendations for improving cross-channel integration of performance content and audience-first personalization techniques.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in SEO and SEM, with a focus on paid media and organic search optimization.
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, keyword research, and technical SEO.
• Proven track record of delivering successful SEO and SEM campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and revenue growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the airline or travel industry.
• Knowledge of Google Ads, Bing Ads, and social media advertising platforms.
• Certifications in SEO and SEM, such as Google Analytics or HubSpot.
• Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, and conversion rate optimization.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for growth and professional development.

Remote Work Opportunity:

This is a part-time, remote position, allowing you to work from home and maintain a flexible schedule.

Career Growth and Learning:

At Southwest Airlines, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. You'll have access to training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career.

Company Culture:

Our culture values camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation. We're looking for team members who share these values and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced SEO and SEM specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the Southwest Airlines team and take your career to the next level. Apply now!