SEM & SEO Manager

USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $135K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own paid and organic search with end-to-end SEO and content ops, turning data into fast improvements and a long term strategy for Splash's sports audience.

  • Own the paid search and SEO program, with clear ownership of budgets, CPC, and funnel performance.
  • Coordinate content and tech SEO to drive high-intent rankings and scalable backlink growth.
  • Stay ahead on AI-enabled search trends and experiment with new tools to shape Splash's 6–12 month search roadmap.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, build, and manage Google Ads campaigns across search and display - including keyword targeting, ad copy, bidding strategy, and budget allocation.
  • Run structured A/B tests on ad copy, landing pages, and audience segments to improve CTR, conversion rate, and CAC.
  • Own the paid search funnel from click to install - you understand what happens after the click and optimize accordingly.
  • Monitor performance daily and make real-time adjustments to maximize return on ad spend.
  • Own Splash's organic search strategy end to end - keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and content planning.
  • Brief and collaborate with content resources to produce pages and articles that rank for high-intent sports and contest-related queries.
  • Track and report on organic traffic, rankings, and conversions - and continuously optimize based on what the data shows.
  • Build a backlink strategy that grows domain authority through relevant sports, gaming, and media partnerships.
  • Stay curious about how AI is reshaping search - Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and what comes after.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on SEM and SEO experience, with a track record of driving measurable paid and organic search growth.
  • Deep knowledge of Google Ads - you've managed real budgets and can build campaigns from scratch, not just optimize someone else's work.
  • Strong technical SEO fundamentals - you know your way around Search Console, Ahrefs or Semrush, and can read a crawl report.
  • Analytical and comfortable in data - you can pull your own reports, build dashboards, and make decisions from numbers without needing someone else to interpret for you.
  • Strong written communication - you can write and edit search content yourself when needed, not just brief others.
  • Curiosity about how AI is reshaping search. We expect adaptability, not a fully formed POV on GEO.
  • High degree of personal agency - you don't wait to be told what to do, you identify a problem, figure it out, and deliver, start to finish.
  • Sports fan a plus - understanding the language and culture of sports fans makes everything you build more effective.

Preferred

  • Experience in consumer apps, gaming, DFS, or sports media
  • Familiarity with App Store Optimization (ASO)
  • Experience with programmatic SEO or large-scale content operations
  • Knowledge of affiliate or partnership-driven link building

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary range of $100,000-135,000. This range may be modified, and final compensation may vary based on experience and skill level
  • Potential to earn equity in the company
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • 401K/Retirement Plan Options
  • Flexible PTO
  • Annual company retreats & team offsites
  • A work from home stipend
  • Frequent company-wide games with cash prizes
  • An exciting opportunity to be a part of the fast-growing fantasy sports industry, where you\'ll help drive the growth of a platform used by millions of fans across the country!
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Splash Sports

Splash Inc. is the leading sports gaming platform for peer-to-peer contests.The Splash Inc. family includes SplashSports.com, the place for friends and groups to compete in contests for real money, and RunYourPool.com and OfficeFootballPool.com, the two leading entertainment-only office pool sites.

Founded in 2021
Denver, North Carolina, USA
67 employees (7 in marketing)