Manager, Content SEO Programs

Cupertino, CA (Unknown)

$195K/yr – $294K/yrSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead an always-on AI Search optimization program while building and guiding a Content SEO team, shaping the long-term roadmap for Apple’s marketing and ecommerce content, and driving cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Product Marketing, and Marcom.

  • Own the always-on AI Search optimization program and drive strategy
  • Build and lead Content SEO team and align cross-functional partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and ongoing operation of an always-on AI Search optimization program - defining the strategy, workflows, and success metrics
  • Build and grow a team of Content SEO program managers, coaching for career growth and an inclusive culture
  • Own the content SEO strategy and long-term roadmap across Apple's marketing site and online store
  • Partner with senior leaders across Merchandising, Product Marketing, and Marcom to make search a core input to Apple's content
  • Define and own the content SEO strategy and long-term roadmap across several of Apple's digital platforms, including Apple's marketing site and online store
  • Lead a team responsible for developing content strategies that optimize Apple's presence across AI platforms and AI-powered search experiences (e.g., AI Overviews, conversational search, answer engines)
  • Build, hire, mentor, and grow a team of content SEO program managers - setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive culture that supports career growth and diverse perspectives
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with content, merchandising, product marketing, and Marcom leaders to ensure SEO is integrated into all content efforts and product launches
  • Establish frameworks, standards, and processes for content optimization that scale globally across metadata, content structure, internal linking, and semantic markup
  • Manage executive relationships inside Apple and stay current with search engine and AI platform developments

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with SEO for a global brand or digital agency
  • 4+ years of experience directly managing SEO, content, or program management teams, including experience developing and calibrating talent
  • Experience with AIO / GEO / AEO and optimizing content for AI-powered search
  • Solid experience leading complex, cross-functional content programs across multiple product lines or business areas
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest content SEO best practices across all significant worldwide search engines
  • Proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Profound, seoClarity, and Ahrefs

Preferred

  • 13+ years of experience with SEO preferred
  • Experience working in the technology and/or e-commerce industry
  • Experience building or scaling a content SEO function at a large, matrixed organization
  • Track record of building diverse, inclusive teams and developing talent into future leaders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.
  • Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Traffic Source Mix
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42.2%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
10.7%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6,230 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
19 years
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6.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Funding

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Last Raise
$4.5B
Post IPO Debt, 11 months ago

Funding History

  • May 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $4.5B
  • Jan 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $309K
  • Apr 2021
    Post IPO Equity

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