SEO Manager

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $73K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

You will own the enterprise SEO program, leading keyword research, technical SEO, GEO and content optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to boost organic visibility and qualified traffic.

  • Own end-to-end SEO strategy, dashboards, and performance reporting
  • Drive GEO/content optimization and collaboration with content, UX, and developers

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute enterprise SEO strategies that improve organic visibility, search rankings, and qualified traffic across websites and digital properties.
  • Conduct comprehensive keyword research, search intent analysis, and competitive assessments to identify opportunities for content growth and improved search performance.
  • Lead on-page SEO initiatives, including optimization of page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking, URL structures, and content to improve search engine visibility.
  • Partner with content, creative, UX, and communications teams to ensure digital content is optimized for search while maintaining quality, accessibility, and user experience.
  • Monitor website performance using SEO and analytics tools to evaluate rankings, organic traffic, user engagement, and conversion metrics.
  • Conduct technical SEO audits and work with developers to resolve crawlability, indexing, site speed, structured data, Core Web Vitals, and other technical SEO issues.
  • Develop and implement Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies that improve content visibility across AI-powered search experiences and generative search platforms by optimizing content structure, authority, semantic relevance, and machine-readable metadata.
  • Develop and implement content optimization strategies by identifying keyword opportunities, content gaps, and metadata improvements that increase digital discoverability.
  • Monitor search engine algorithm updates, SEO trends, and industry best practices, adapting optimization strategies as needed.
  • Maintain SEO documentation, keyword libraries, optimization standards, metadata governance, redirects, and technical SEO recommendations.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4-6 years.
  • Location: Hybrid, able to commute regularly to Washington DC or New York office spaces.
  • Language Requirements: Fluent written and spoken English required.
  • Educational Requirements: BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).
  • Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
  • Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript considerations for SEO, and web accessibility standards is preferred.
  • Experience with analytics tools, dashboard platforms, or reporting technologies is preferred.
  • Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, digital communications, or mission-driven programs is preferred.

Benefits

  • Family & parental support
  • 12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave) • Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy • Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle) • 2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents • $2,500 annual interest-free parental loan • $6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
  • Healthcare & wellbeing
  • • Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded) • 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year’s • Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription • 401(k) with 4% employer match • 24/7 mental health support through Self Space • Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc. • Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
  • Culture & development
  • • $300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days) • Weekly Thursday happy hour • Mentorship and Buddy programs
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M+C Saatchi Group

3.4 Glassdoor

M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and the world’s largest independent creative network. We connect specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges, and create and curate Cultural Power for our clients.

Founded in 1995
London, England, GBR
1.3K employees (474 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$68K/yr – $73K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$66.5M
Last Raise
$66.5M
Post IPO Debt, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2021
    Post IPO Debt • $66.5M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
52.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
7.1%
Social
8.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

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