Manager, SEO at Starcom | Chicago, IL | $75K/yr – $108K/yr

Starcom

Manager, SEO

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $108K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client SEO programs end-to-end, balancing traditional rankings and AI-driven search, while leading day-to-day optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.

Own day-to-day SEO contact for assigned clients, delivering performance updates and recommendations.
Must-have: 3+ years of SEO experience (agency/media) with hands-on on-page and off-site work.
Standout: Proficiency with enterprise SEO platforms such as BrightEdge, Conductor, Moz and AI-assisted insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and optimization of SEO programs in support of client business objectives
Oversee on-page and off-site SEO initiatives, including metadata, keyword strategy, internal linking, content recommendations, and link development, incorporating evolving search behaviors such as AI-generated results
Conduct and review technical SEO audits, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations
Monitor organic search performance across rankings, traffic, and conversions, using data to inform ongoing optimization
Develop insights and recommendations to improve SEO performance across both traditional rankings and AI-driven search experiences, and guide future strategy
Leverage enterprise SEO and analytics platforms, including AI-assisted features (e.g., forecasting, opportunity identification, reporting efficiencies), to support scalable analysis and inform optimization strategies across traditional and AI-driven search environments
Identify and prioritize opportunities to optimize content for visibility in AI-driven search experiences
Serve as the primary day-to-day SEO contact for assigned clients, presenting performance updates and recommendations across both traditional SEO and evolving AI-driven search landscapes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure integrated execution
Manage, mentor, and develop SEO Analysts, ensuring quality, consistency, and growth across deliverables
Contribute to new business initiatives and support process improvements across the SEO team

Requirements

3+ years of SEO-specific experience, preferably within a media or digital agency environment
Hands-on experience managing on-page and off-site SEO initiatives
Strong working knowledge of enterprise SEO platforms (e.g., BrightEdge, Conductor, Moz)
Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics
Understanding of technical SEO fundamentals, including site architecture, crawling, indexing, and redirects
Familiarity with content management systems and SEO-friendly content development
Strong understanding of how SEO integrates with paid search and broader digital media strategies
Understanding of how emerging AI-driven and generative search experiences are impacting SEO, with the ability to incorporate these considerations into recommendations
Proven people management or mentorship experience
Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelors degree preferred

Benefits

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Starcom

3.7 Glassdoor

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With almost 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellanova, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, WK Kellogg Company and more.

Founded in 1936

Chicago, Illinois, USA

6.1K employees (2,084 in marketing)

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