Position Overview

898 Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to helping partners grow their online presence through strategic, data-driven work. Our SEO/AEO team partners closely with partners across a range of industries, providing transparent communication, expert execution, and a commitment to staying ahead of the evolving search landscape.

898 Marketing is seeking a skilled SEO/AI Search Specialist to support partner accounts with strong execution across both search engine optimization and answer engine optimization. This mid-level contract role is ideal for someone with hands-on SEO experience who is also building or has developed working knowledge of AEO, including how AI platforms surface and cite content. The contractor will work alongside the SEO/AEO team, contribute to partner strategy execution, and communicate progress to partners in a supportive capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

SEO Strategy and Execution

• Execute SEO strategies tailored to each partner's goals and competitive landscape
• Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities for organic traffic growth
• Optimize on-page elements including meta tags, headings, content structure, and internal linking
• Perform technical SEO audits and address issues related to crawlability, site speed, indexation, and mobile performance
• Support content strategy development aligned with search intent and ranking goals

AEO Strategy and Execution

• Execute AEO strategies aimed at improving visibility in AI-generated answers, featured snippets, and PAA boxes
• Optimize content for answer-based queries using structured formats, FAQ markup, and schema implementation
• Assist with manual brand entity checks across AI platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews
• Help track and document AEO baseline metrics including featured snippet ownership, structured data coverage, and AI citation presence
• Stay current on answer engine developments and emerging best practices to support partner competitiveness

Reporting and Partner Communication

• Participate in partner calls and contribute to discussions on performance, progress, and next steps
• Assist in compiling performance reports drawing from GSC, GA4, SEMrush/Ahrefs/Moz, and GBP data
• Communicate SEO and AEO concepts clearly to partners, with support from senior team members as needed
• Collaborate with internal team members to stay aligned on partner objectives, priorities, and timelines

Qualifications:

Required

• Experience in SEO with a solid understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and best practices
• Working knowledge of AEO principles, including structured data, schema markup, and AI search behavior
• Proficiency in SEO and analytics platforms including Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Moz, or Ahrefs
• Understanding of on-page and off-page SEO techniques, including keyword research, link building, and technical optimization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey SEO and AEO concepts to partners
• Ability to manage multiple partner accounts and tasks in a fast-paced agency environment
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to work

Preferred

• Experience working in a digital marketing agency environment
• Familiarity with WordPress, including multisite environments
• Relevant certifications such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or SEMrush
• Experience with schema testing tools and structured data implementation
• Knowledge of GBP optimization and local SEO strategies

Please note: This is a temporary, contract-based position with a minimum commitment of 90 days.