SEO Trainee

Wolfgang's SEO team is seeking a talented and enthusiastic SEO Trainee with a strong technical curiosity. The ideal candidate will 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.

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 include:

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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).

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.