Associate Director, Organic Content & Growth (SEO & GEO/AEO)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$115K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own a holistic SEO content engine that ties editorial, on-page and off-site authority to measurable organic growth and lead generation.

  • Own the end-to-end content plan, calendar, and workflows that fuel organic growth and qualify leads.
  • Lead collaboration with external SEO partners and internal SMEs to create briefs, spot opportunities, and execute content initiatives.
  • Shape discoverability across search, AI assistants, and answer engines while tracking performance and ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage SEO-driven content plans, editorial calendars, and content workflows that support organic growth and lead generation objectives.
  • Write, edit, and optimize thought leadership, website content, and other digital assets.
  • Partner with external SEO consultants and internal subject matter experts to develop content briefs, identify opportunities, and execute content initiatives.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to increase off-site visibility and authority through third-party profile optimization, industry rankings, listicles, guest articles, interviews, publisher placements, citations, and brand mention opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Growth Marketing and external partners on SEO and GEO/AEO strategy and execution.
  • Execute initiatives that improve discoverability across search engines, AI assistants, LLMs, and answer engines.
  • Identify opportunities to increase qualified organic traffic and leads
  • Monitor and optimize content performance to improve rankings, AI discoverability, engagement, and business outcomes.
  • Stay informed on emerging AI search trends and recommend practical opportunities to improve organic visibility and authority.

Requirements

  • 5–10+ years of experience in SEO, organic growth, content marketing, or related marketing roles.
  • Proven track record of creating and optimizing content programs that drive measurable business impact.
  • Strong SEO expertise and working knowledge of GEO/AEO and AI-powered search ecosystems.
  • Strong content marketing experience, including editorial planning, content strategy, writing, and editing.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
  • Experience managing content production workflows and collaborating with agencies, consultants, or external partners.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with SEO and performance tools such as GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in financial services, wealth management, fintech, or another regulated industry.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools for content optimization and performance analysis.
  • Familiarity with off-site SEO, digital PR, publisher ecosystems, and brand authority-building strategies.

Benefits

  • annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.
  • Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.
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Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning* multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Our commitment to our clients has earned recognition by prominent American financial and business publications. Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Learn more at www.cressetcapital.com. *Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings: https://cressetcapital.com/about/rankings-and-awards/**Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results. Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see here: https://cressetcapital.com/about/rankings-and-awards/

Founded in 2017
Chicago, Illinois, USA
505 employees (10 in marketing)
83% recommend to a friend
96% CEO approval

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Monthly Visitors
75.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$234.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23.2%
Direct
41.5%
Referral
25%
Social
7.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~510

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$33.5M
Last Raise
$33.5M
Private Equity, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2021
    Partners Asset Management Fund I • $33.5M

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