Senior SEO & AI-Forward Digital Marketing Strategist (Cannabis + Beyond) at Winston Digital Marketing | New York City, NY | $30/hr – $35/hr

Winston Digital Marketing

Senior SEO & AI-Forward Digital Marketing Strategist (Cannabis + Beyond)

New York City, NY (Remote)

$30/hr – $35/hrSenior LevelPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize the core SEO engine while coordinating with product and marketing to align technical, content, and channel decisions.

End-to-end SEO ownership across strategy, implementation, audits, content, tech fixes, and structured data.
Navigate dev roadblocks and partner with paid/earned channels to fit SEO into a broader growth plan.
Mentor junior teammates and operate with AI-driven workflows to accelerate delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Owns SEO end-to-end: Strategy, implementation, audits, content, tech fixes, and structured data.
Navigate dev roadblocks: speak developer, prioritize ruthlessly, and make things happen even when resources are limited.
Use AI daily: leverage tools like GPT, Surfer, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT plug-ins, or similar stacks.
Understand omnichannel marketing: see how SEO fits into a broader growth plan (Paid Search and Social).
Lead others: support junior SEO and content team members, even if not directly managing them.

Requirements

Must be based in the U.S. or Canada
Ability to work 60–80 hrs/month (part-time)
Senior SEO strategist experience
Proficiency with AI tools (GPT, Surfer, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT plug-ins, agents/workflows)
Ability to navigate dev roadblocks and speak developer language
Knowledge of Paid Search and Social to fit SEO into a broader growth plan

Preferred

Experience with cannabis or other regulated markets
Understanding of omnichannel marketing beyond SEO

Winston Digital Marketing

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Winston Digital Provides Bespoke Marketing Solutions such as web design and Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses with 1-10 Employees. We offer marketing services for a wide range of industries and verticals including small business local retail, e-commerce, and lead generation.

Founded in 2016

Brooklyn, New York, USA

6 employees (6 in marketing)

www.winstondigitalmarketing.com