Search Engine Optimization Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive AI visibility strategy for a portfolio of enterprise Goodie clients and align AEO with growth goals.

  • Own the primary strategic lead for enterprise and scale-up Goodie AI clients.
  • Must-have: 4+ years in SEO/content strategy or growth with AEO/GEO experience a major plus.
  • Standout: Translate AI findings into structured playbooks and executive-ready insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary strategic lead for a portfolio of enterprise and scale-up Goodie AI clients.
  • Build AEO strategies that maximize brand visibility across LLMs and AI search surfaces.
  • Partner with client teams (SEO, content, comms, growth) to integrate AEO into broader growth strategy.
  • Lead deep research into AI models, prompt patterns, and entity-based discovery mechanics.
  • Translate findings into competitive gap analyses, visibility frameworks, and industry-specific playbooks.
  • Turn client challenges and edge cases into structured learnings and product feedback loops.
  • Present insights and strategies with clarity to executives, marketers, and technical teams.
  • Stay two steps ahead of industry shifts, surfacing what matters before it’s obvious.

Requirements

  • 4+ years in SEO, content strategy, search marketing, or growth roles (AEO/GEO experience a major plus).
  • A proven record of designing strategies that drive measurable growth and visibility.
  • Ability to think at both the technical (structured data, AI crawlers, entity SEO) and strategic (brand narrative, growth) levels.
  • Comfort leading enterprise client relationships with authority, clarity, and trust.
  • Intellectual curiosity about how AI systems interpret, prioritize, and present information.
  • A knack for simplifying technical concepts into frameworks executives and marketers can use.
  • Track record of anticipating search or platform shifts before they went mainstream.

Preferred

  • AEO/GEO experience a major plus.

Benefits

  • Earn More, Together: Base Pay + Profit Sharing Opportunities
  • Health First: Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flex Work Environment: Hybrid at HQ and remote globally
  • Set Up Shop: Home Office Stipend
  • Recharge Anytime: Flexible PTO Plan
  • Family First: Paid Parental Leave Plan
  • Secure Your Future: 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
  • Level Up: Mentorship & Career Growth Support
  • Always Be Learning: Access to Top-tier Resources & Industry Experts
  • Work Hard, Play Harder: Quarterly Team Trips (Onsite and Offsite)
  • Mind & Body Wellness: Gym, Wellness, and Access to Mental Health Plans
  • Fuel Your Day: Free Lunch, Snacks, Cold Brew, & Happy Hours
  • Grow With Us: Endless Opportunities to Lead & Succeed
  • Keep on Shining: Ongoing Employee Development Programs
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Goodie AI

Goodie is a pioneering AI Search and LLM Visibility platform designed to help brands monitor, analyze, and optimize for growth across leading AI search platforms like ChatGPT, SearchGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Founded in 2024
New York, New York, USA
10 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$309
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.9%
Direct
50.7%
Referral
8.9%
Social
6.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10