SEO Executive
Remote (UK), with optional days at our Colchester studio
Full-time
Help clients win in Google and AI search, from technical audits to content and reporting.
Come on in and let's chat over a cuppa.
We're a data-led marketing consultancy working across search, ads, websites, brand and business systems. We're a small, remote-first team with a studio at the Innovation Centre in Colchester, and we hire people who are curious, honest about what the data says and quick to learn.
Currently recruiting
Creative Marketing Intern
Remote (UK), with optional days at our Colchester studio
Internship, part-time and flexible around study
Write, design and create content for real client campaigns and our own brand.
Technical Marketing Intern
Remote (UK), with optional days at our Colchester studio
Internship, part-time and flexible around study
Get hands-on with tracking, websites, data and automation.
Email info@localstalk.co with your CV and a few lines on why the role interests you. For the creative internship, include a portfolio or examples; for the technical internship, include a link to any projects or code you're proud of.
info@localstalk.co
What you'll do
- Keyword and competitor research using Ahrefs, Semrush and Google Search Console
- Technical SEO audits with Screaming Frog, and working with developers on fixes
- On-page optimisation: metadata, structure, internal linking and schema
- Content briefs and optimising existing content
- Local SEO, including Google Business Profiles and location pages
- Tracking visibility in AI answers such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
- Monthly reporting in GA4 and Looker Studio, explaining what the numbers mean
What we're looking for
- Some hands-on SEO experience, whether in-house, at an agency or on your own projects
- Comfort with data and spreadsheets, and the curiosity to dig into why something changed
- Clear writing, and the ability to explain SEO without jargon
- Nice to have: experience with Google Tag Manager, HubSpot or basic HTML
Salary and package: discussed at interview.
Internship, part-time and flexible around study
Creative Marketing Intern
Remote (UK), with optional days at our Colchester studio
Apply →What you'll do
- Draft social posts, blog content and email copy
- Create simple graphics and social assets
- Help research and plan content calendars
- Support brand and campaign projects from brief to launch
What we're looking for
- A strong interest in writing, design or social media, shown through coursework, a portfolio or your own channels
- Attention to detail and a willingness to take feedback
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Figma or Adobe is a bonus, not a requirement
Internship, part-time and flexible around study
Technical Marketing Intern
Remote (UK), with optional days at our Colchester studio
Apply →What you'll do
- Help set up and test tracking in Google Tag Manager and GA4
- Support website builds, updates and technical SEO fixes
- Build reports and dashboards in Looker Studio or spreadsheets
- Help with CRM, automation and integration projects
What we're looking for
- Studying or interested in computing, data science, digital marketing or a related subject
- Some exposure to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python or SQL – or a genuine willingness to learn
- A logical, problem-solving mindset
Not ready for an internship? Try shadowing.
If you're a student, graduate or career changer who wants to see how a marketing consultancy actually works, ask about a shadowing placement. You'll sit in on planning sessions, client work and reviews, and see how campaigns, websites and systems come together – with no set tasks or deliverables. It's a low-pressure way to find out whether this is the career for you. Mention 'Shadowing' in your email subject.
Ask about shadowing →Perks & benefits
- Remote-first working with flexible hours
- Access to our Colchester studio at the Innovation Centre
- Learning from real client work across search, ads, web and data
- Professional development in line with your goals
- Tools of the trade, including Ahrefs, Semrush and GA4
Frequently asked questions
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Whether you're a recent graduate or have years in the industry, we're looking for curious, driven people who care about doing good work.
Yes. We're remote-first, with optional days at our Colchester studio.
Collaborative, straight-talking and data-led. We value creativity and a strong work ethic, and everyone's ideas are heard.
An internship means working on real tasks as part of the team. Shadowing is a short, informal placement where you observe how we work, without set tasks.
Email your CV and a short note to info@localstalk.co with the role in the subject line. We read every application and will contact shortlisted candidates.