SEO & Growth Intern

About The Merc

The Merc is a design and development studio working with SaaS startups, fintech companies, and technology businesses across international markets. We're looking for a curious, proactive SEO & AI Search Growth Intern to help us grow our organic presence on Google and AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. This is a hands-on role where you'll work directly with the founder, experiment with growth strategies, and help build our organic acquisition engine from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Research high-intent SEO keywords, competitors, and organic growth opportunities.
• Help optimize website pages, metadata, internal links, and on-page content.
• Research Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) opportunities.
• Help create and optimize service pages, case studies, and SEO-focused content.
• Identify relevant directories, publications, and opportunities to earn credible backlinks.
• Monitor performance through Google Search Console, GA4, and other SEO tools.
• Research how potential clients discover design studios through Google and AI search.
• Track organic visibility, website enquiries, and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of SEO, keyword research, and on-page optimization.
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, Semrush, or similar.
• Strong research, written English, and analytical skills.
• Interest in AI-powered search, content marketing, and digital growth.
• Ability to learn quickly, take ownership, and execute independently.
• Comfortable using AI tools for research and productivity while verifying their output.

Qualifications (Bonus)

• Experience with Webflow, Framer, technical SEO, or previous SEO projects.

Note: You don't need to be an SEO expert. Curiosity, practical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.