SEO Specialist

Dubai / RemotePart-Time | Full-Time | Freelance (Flexible)

About Hala Media

Hala Media is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency helping brands discover, connect, and thrive online. We work with premium clients across real estate, lifestyle, and retail, delivering performance-driven digital strategies with measurable results.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to manage and improve organic search performance across multiple client websites. This role is flexible and ideal for someone who is results-focused, analytical, and comfortable working independently or alongside creative and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies for multiple client websites
• Perform keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap analysis
• Optimize on-page elements (metadata, headings, internal linking, schema)
• Manage technical SEO (indexing, crawlability, site structure, Core Web Vitals)
• Collaborate with content and web teams to improve rankings and conversions
• Monitor performance using GA, GSC, Ahrefs/SEMrush and provide monthly reports
• Track algorithm updates and adjust strategies accordingly

Requirements

• Proven experience as an SEO Specialist (agency experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of on-page, technical, and off-page SEO
• Hands-on experience with SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA, GSC)
• Ability to work on multiple projects with clear prioritization
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Experience with WordPress websites

Bonus

• Local SEO (Google Business Profile optimization)
• International / multi-language SEO
• Content strategy & SEO copy guidance
• Experience in real estate or high-competition niches

Engagement Options

• Full-Time: Fixed salary
• Part-Time: Monthly retainer
• Freelance: Per-project or monthly contract

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: AED1,000.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Which SEO tools have you actively used?

• Do you have experience handling technical SEO tasks?

• Have you managed SEO for multiple websites/clients simultaneously?

• What type of engagement are you applying for?

• Your expected rate or salary and availability?

Experience:

• SEO: 2 years (Preferred)