SEO / GEO / AEO Strategist
Wake County, NC (Hybrid)
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
SEO / GEO / AEO Strategist
We’re looking for a search strategist who understands that “SEO” isn’t just about rankings anymore. This role sits at the intersection of traditional search, generative search (AI-driven results), and answer engine optimization—owning how brands show up across Google, AI platforms, and emerging discovery channels. You’ll lead content strategy with a performance mindset—building scalable, data-informed programs that drive visibility, traffic, and qualified leads across organic and AI-powered experiences.
Roles + Responsibilities
Search Strategy (SEO + GEO + AEO)
- Develop and execute integrated search strategies across:
- Traditional SEO (organic rankings, technical optimization)
- Generative Engine Optimization (visibility in AI-generated responses)
- Answer Engine Optimization (featured snippets, zero-click results)
- Identify opportunities to increase brand presence across Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI-driven discovery platforms
- Monitor and adapt to changes in search behavior, SERP features, and AI interfaces
Content Strategy & Development
- Own the content roadmap aligned to business goals, search demand, and user intent
- Build topic clusters, entity-driven content, and semantic strategies
- Partner with writers, designers, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality, authoritative content
- Optimize existing content for performance across both traditional and AI-driven search environments
Performance & Analytics
- Define KPIs across rankings, traffic, conversions, and AI visibility
- Analyze performance using tools like GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/Semrush, and emerging AI visibility tools
- Translate data into actionable insights and ongoing optimization plans
Technical & On-Page Optimization
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure strong technical SEO foundations (site structure, schema, page speed, crawlability)
- Implement structured data and entity markup to improve machine understanding and AI surfacing
- Ensure content is optimized for readability, extraction, and summarization by AI systems
Cross-Channel Collaboration
- Work closely with paid media, CRO, and sales teams to align messaging and maximize pipeline impact
- Support integrated campaigns where organic, paid, and AI visibility work together
Requirements
- 3–7+ years of experience in SEO, content strategy, or organic growth
- Strong understanding of:
- Technical SEO fundamentals
- Content strategy and keyword/intent mapping
- Evolving search landscape (AI search, zero-click behavior, entity-based search)
- Experience creating or managing high-performing content programs
- Familiarity with structured data, schema, and semantic SEO principles
- Analytical mindset with the ability to tie work to business outcomes
- Clear communicator who can translate complex search concepts into actionable plans
Bonus Points
- Experience optimizing for AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.)
- Background in B2B, lead generation, or performance marketing environments
- Experience with CRO or conversion-focused content
- Familiarity with APIs, automation, or programmatic SEO approaches
We're ideas people. We can't give away our secret family recipe, but we can tell you this: Our people are our difference. Teamwork is the lifeblood of our company, and we wouldn't be where we are without our team of big thinkers. We make bold moves. We ask the questions no one else asks. We're competitors at heart, and we do everything possible to win big for the brands we represent. In short, we are our clients' unfair advantage.Treating our clients' businesses like they're our own is second nature, something that's built into who we are. That's why so many brands believe in us. In 2006, we began with one employee and one client. Today, we're an 80-person team based in downtown Raleigh, NC that plays right hand to more than 300 forward-thinking brands. Honors & Recognitions• Triangle Business Journal 2018 Best Places To Work• INC 500/5000 2011• INC 500/5000 2012• INC 500/5000 2013• INC 500/5000 2014• INC 500/5000 2015• INC 500/5000 2016• INC 500/5000 2017• INC 500/5000 2018• Triangle Business Journal FAST 50 – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019• TBJ Top Web Design & Internet Marketing Firms 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012• Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Award Winner 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
