Lead SEO strategy and execution across client accounts, including technical SEO, content and on-page optimization, AI-driven discovery, and performance measurement. Manage complex SEO and AI audits, develop measurement frameworks, analyze data from multiple sources, and create actionable recommendations. Guide technical SEO workstreams covering crawl, indexation, rendering, JavaScript SEO, Core Web Vitals, site architecture, internal linking, schema, structured data, migrations, and re-platforming. Advance AI Search visibility and content strategies. Own delivery quality and timelines, mentor junior staff, support account growth, and improve SEO practice through templates, playbooks, and process improvements. Requires 3+ years SEO experience, strong technical SEO skills, proficiency with SEO and analytics tools, client communication skills, AI Search knowledge, and project management ability. Salary range $65K-$75K. Position is hybrid with office presence expected three days per week in Chicago.
What you'll do
Lead SEO strategy across assigned accounts including setting program direction and prioritizing workstreams
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Requirements
3+ years of progressive SEO experience, preferably in an agency, consultancy, or complex multi-stakeholder environment
Strong technical SEO capability across crawl, indexation, rendering, site architecture, internal linking, Core Web Vitals, structured data, migrations, and JavaScript SEO
Demonstrated capability in SEO analysis and measurement, including combining multiple data sources and translating findings into business-relevant recommendations
Hands-on experience with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, SEMRush, enterprise crawlers, rank tracking platforms, Data Studio, and AI visibility tracking platforms
Ability to build clear, persuasive client deliverables including audits, executive summaries, dashboards, roadmaps, and strategic recommendation decks
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to adjust communication for executives, marketers, engineers, content teams, and internal stakeholders
Experience leading client conversations and supporting recommendations with evidence, context, and judgment
Working knowledge of AI Search including AI Overviews, LLM-powered discovery, citation visibility, entity authority, and AI-assisted SEO workflows
Strong project and workstream ownership including timeline management, risk flagging, coordination with PMs and cross-functional teams, and stakeholder communication
Comfort mentoring consultants and staff consultants and reviewing their work for analytical accuracy, strategic clarity, and client readiness
Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kFlexible paid time offAt least 15 paid holidays per yearPaid sick and safe leavePaid parental leaveCompliance with applicable state and local employee leave laws including Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
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