Director, SEO + AEO

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$135K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Led by a senior strategist, you will own the end-to-end organic search program across multiple client accounts, guiding technical SEO, content and AEO optimization, local SEO, and AI-enabled strategies while mentoring a team and collaborating across departments to deliver ROI-focused results.

  • Own the end-to-end organic search strategy and program performance across multiple client accounts.
  • Build and mentor a team of SEO Managers, align with business objectives, and communicate ROI.
  • Drive AI-enabled optimization and technical SEO, local SEO, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of organic search Managers by setting performance goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, and ensuring consistent application of best practices across all campaigns
  • Define and lead the overarching organic search strategy across all assigned client accounts, aligning SEO & AEO initiatives directly to each client's business objectives, revenue targets, and customer growth goals
  • Analyze performance data holistically across Google Search Console, GA4, and enterprise SEO platforms (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Conductor, BrightEdge, etc.), translating insights into clear strategic adjustments and executive-ready reporting
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally with paid media, content, creative, and engineering teams to embed SEO & AEO best practices into every touchpoint of the digital experience
  • Present organic search strategy, performance, and competitive landscape to senior client stakeholders in a clear, compelling, and ROI-focused manner
  • Lead comprehensive technical SEO programs, including site architecture, Core Web Vitals, mobile optimization, crawl/index health, and advanced schema markup implementation to ensure client sites are structurally sound for both traditional crawlers and AI-driven retrieval systems
  • Experiment and scale AEO strategies: optimize content and structured data to earn citations within AI-generated answers, develop new KPIs to quantify brand visibility inside LLMs, and systematize proven tactics across accounts
  • Drive local SEO strategy for multi-location and regional clients, including Google Business Profile optimization, local listing management, geo-targeted content, and localization frameworks for international, multi-language accounts
  • Implement AI-powered tooling and automation across the organic search workflow. Leverage generative AI for scalable content optimization, automate internal linking and entity extraction pipelines, and monitor real-time intent shifts to keep strategies ahead of algorithm changes
  • Track Google core algorithm updates, the rapid evolution of AI-search features, and industry shifts while proactively adapting strategies and briefing clients on impacts and opportunities

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of progressive SEO experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior or leadership capacity managing SEO strategy across multiple client accounts or websites
  • Deep, hands-on expertise across all SEO disciplines: technical SEO, on-page optimization, content strategy, link acquisition, and local/multi-location SEO
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AEO, including optimizing content and structured data for citation in AI-generated answers in the major LLM platforms
  • Strong command of core analytics and SEO tooling: Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, BrightEdge, or comparable enterprise platforms
  • Proven track record of measurable organic growth across multiple accounts that increased rankings, traffic, and conversion from organic search channels
  • Experience leading and developing SEO teams, with strong project management skills and the ability to orchestrate cross-functional initiatives
  • Advanced analytical skills and the ability to synthesize large datasets, identify trend patterns, and translate data into actionable strategy
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-powered SEO tools, workflows, and enthusiasm for experimenting with generative AI applications in search marketing
  • Excellent communicator capable of translating technical SEO complexity into business value for non-technical clients and internal stakeholders
  • Current knowledge of Google algorithm updates, E-E-A-T principles, Core Web Vitals, and the evolving AI search landscape

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored 401k with match
  • Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Caregiver (Parental) Leave
  • Health and Wellness benefits
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