Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist

Malvern, PA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SEO, GEO, and AI search initiatives by executing defined tactics and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support business goals.

  • Own the execution of defined SEO, GEO, and AISO tasks aligned to business objectives.
  • Must-have: Foundational SEO concepts and analytics tool experience.
  • Standout: Collaboration across marketing, content, and analytics to inform optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supports SEO, GEO, and AISO initiatives under general direction
  • Supports SEO, GEO, and AISO plans, initiatives, and optimizations by executing assigned tasks and contributing to larger programs.
  • Executes defined components of SEO plans
  • Supports SEO planning efforts by executing defined tactics aligned to business objectives, sales strategy, and department priorities.
  • Applies foundational SEO and AI search best practices
  • Applies foundational SEO, GEO, and AISO best practices and guidance from senior team members to complete assigned work and address routine issues.
  • Communicates status and issues to stakeholders
  • Communicates status, timelines, and issues related to SEO activity to team members and stakeholders, escalating risks as appropriate.
  • Builds working relationships across teams
  • Builds effective working relationships with marketing partners, content teams, analytics partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Identifies and escalates risks
  • Identifies potential risks related to SEO, GEO, and AISO initiatives and escalates issues to managers or senior team members.
  • Supports data analysis and reporting
  • Collects, analyzes, and reports on SEO and AI search performance data to support insights, planning, and optimization.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of related work experience
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Foundational knowledge of SEO concepts and analytics tools
  • Prior experience with Conductor (preferred), BrightEdge, SEMrush, Search Atlas, SEO Clarity is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence is preferred, but not required
  • Interest in developing skills related to GEO and AISO
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