Search Engine Specialist - Research Participant

About this role

About the Project: Sepal is conducting a research study to understand work excellence among search marketing strategists to establish professional benchmarks. Selected participants will share their professional background, design field-specific screening questions, and document substantial work projects as case studies. Sample of reported job titles: Digital Marketing Strategist, SEO Specialist, SEM Specialist, Search Engine Optimization Analyst, Search Engine Marketing Manager, Paid Media Strategist, Search Marketing Analyst MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: 4+ years full-time experience as a search marketing strategist or equivalent digital marketing role English language fluency U.S. residency Access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet Technology proficiency: Comfortable with messaging, video calling, and uploading files Ability to follow detailed written instructions and complete online tasks independently COMPENSATION AND LOGISTICS: Hourly pay: $40–60 per hour, plus task bonuses, based on experience and fit Paid bi-weekly based on tracked and approved hours Classification as 1099 independent-contractor; engagement is at-will Entirely remote—work whenever you like as long as deadlines are met Current employment in the field is not required