SEO Trainee

Job Description:

Wolfgang’s SEO team is seeking a talented and enthusiastic SEO Trainee with a strong technical curiosity. The ideal candidate will be the kind of person who wants to diagnose website issues, analyse traffic patterns or investigate why Google ranked a page the way it did. You’ll have a strong understanding of technical SEO and a baseline content management ability, as well as strong communication skills..

This is a 6 month trainee role paid at the living wage for its duration. Successful trainees that meet the high standard required will be offered a full time Executive position at a higher salary with Wolfgang Digital.

This role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week required in our Dublin office.

The Company:

Award-winning, home grown, and innovative. Wolfgang Digital is all of these and so much more. As a marketing agency that was started at the founder’s kitchen table, they have gone from strength-to-strength, achieving success both in Ireland and on a global level (we are among Europe’s most awarded agencies). 

Wolfgang Digital is an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace

Your Benefits:

Joining Wolfgang Digital as a Trainee has a number of benefits, and here are just a few:

• Dedicated training time weekly with the Wolfgang Academy
• Mentorship from some of the world’s best SEOs 
• Real client experience (no coffee runs!), and visibility re: where your work makes an impact
• A shot at a full-time role with one of Europe’s leading digital agencies 
• Potential to own where you work ,with Ireland’s first Employee Owned Trust
• The chance to work on innovative projects across a wide range of industries
• A growth focused, independent digital marketing agency / inclusive laid-back workplace - a great place to work
• Regular pay reviews and performance-based bonuses

Encouragement to keep trying new things, challenge the status quo, and build upon your existing knowledge and continuously find ways to do things better.

The Role:

During your traineeship, you will:

1. SEO Strategy and Execution: Learn how to develop and execute SEO strategies that align with business KPIs (not vanity metrics), focusing on both technical and on-page tasks.
   Learn how to tailor your approach for different types of clients.
2. Technical SEO Analysis: Learn how to conduct technical SEO audits and implement fixes for a variety of tech SEO tasks, including site speed, mobile optimisation, and crawl errors. Manage schema mark-up and structured data.
3. Content Creation and Management: Learn to create and manage high-quality, SEO-optimised on-page copy. Ensure alignment with client's target audience and business goals.
4. A.I. Integration for SEO Enhancement: Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI for SEO and explore innovative ways to integrate these advancements into client strategies.
5. Client Management: Learn how to effectively manage multiple client accounts, understanding each client's unique needs and customising strategies accordingly.
6. Communication and Reporting: Communicate complex SEO strategies and results to clients in a way that’s accessible for non-SEOs. Create clear and informative reports and presentations.
7. Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure cohesive strategies and execution. Cross-channel, integrated strategies are critical.
8. Continuous Improvement and Education: Stay updated with SEO trends and educate clients on SEO best practices and its role in their digital strategy.

Job Requirements:

• A keen interest in the wider marketing industry (both digital and traditional), and technology in general.
• An understanding of how search engines operate and have evolved over time (including how A.I. is influencing the modern search landscape)
• Interest in technical SEO disciplines like site speed, structured data, indexing and crawling
• Familiarity with digital office tools (Google Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing client needs.
• Passion for SEO, digital marketing, and continuous learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Innovative mindset to always test new approaches that drive client results.
• Ability to utilise A.I. to improve workflows (without overreliance).
  

The Expectation:

Month 3:

You’re comfortable researching issues, supporting audits, contributing to reports and optimising pages under supervision. 

Month 6:

You’re proactively identifying opportunities, communicating confidently with clients, answering their questions, and starting to develop your own SEO strategies focused on driving tangible business results.