Head of AI Optimization and Search

Missouri, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the AI Optimization strategy across search and AI discovery systems, shaping how content is structured, cited, and discovered by machines and humans.

  • Own the end-to-end AI optimization strategy that improves citations and discovery across AI systems and search engines.
  • Must-have: Deep SEO expertise plus understanding of how AI systems retrieve and reference information.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership with product, engineering, and content teams to implement repeatable processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the company’s AI Optimization strategy across search engines and AI discovery systems.
  • Design frameworks that ensure content is structured, authoritative, and easily cited by AI systems.
  • Coach and guide writers on how to produce content that is referenced by AI models, search engines, and knowledge systems.
  • Translate complex subjects into clear, structured content that AI models can interpret and cite accurately.
  • Identify citation patterns across AI platforms and build strategies that increase inclusion in those responses.
  • Develop repeatable processes that connect content production with AI visibility and search authority.
  • Work hands on with content teams to refine articles, threads, and knowledge assets to improve discoverability.
  • Analyze AI citation behavior, search performance, and content authority signals.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure technical foundations support AI discoverability.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in SEO combined with a strong understanding of how modern AI systems retrieve and reference information.
  • Experience creating strategies that earn citations, references, and authority across search engines and AI systems.
  • Strong ability to break down complex topics and structure them in a way that machines and humans understand.
  • Experience coaching writers and editors to produce high authority content.
  • Comfort working hands on with content, data, and technical teams.
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to connect data with strategy.
  • Clear communicator who can translate complex search and AI concepts into practical guidance.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Access to tools and resources needed to experiment with AI visibility and search strategy.
  • Opportunity to shape the next generation of search and discovery.

The Reddit Marketing Agency

We help brands win on Reddit — and everywhere Reddit content shows up. Tap into high-intent Reddit communities Dominate Google Search (Reddit results are rising fast) Boost AI search visibility (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)With over 10 years of experience, we partner with startups, SMBs, and enterprise teams to stay ahead of the curve, build awareness, and drive real business results.We speak fluent Reddit — so your brand doesn’t have to fake it.

Founded in 2017
New York, New York, USA
1 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
96
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.8%
Direct
39.8%
Referral
14.4%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1