Freelance SEO Account Director

Starcom; England; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic media agency is seeking a Freelance SEO Account Director to lead AI-driven SEO strategy. You will be responsible for guiding a cross-regional team and delivering AI-led insights and recommendations. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of director-level experience in SEO and a strong understanding of AI tools. This hybrid role requires innovation and collaboration with major clients in digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Director-level SEO role (agency or client-side).
• Strong understanding of AI tools and LLMs.
• Experience leading full-cycle AI audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy with an AI integration focus.
• Mentor SEO specialists across the UK and India.
• Deliver AI-led audits, insights, and recommendations.
• Create AI prompts and workflows for LLM tools.

Skills

Director-level SEO experience

AI tools and workflows

Full-cycle AI audits

Client-facing skills

Team management

Tools

Profound

Brandlight

BrightEdge

Trajaan

AccuRanker

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Talent Acquisition Partner | Freelance Talent Acquisition for Publicis Groupe UK

Freelance SEO Account Director (AI-Focused / Specialist)

AI is changing SEO faster than ever — and we’re looking for a Director who’s already ahead of the curve.

Contract: 3 months (possible 3-month extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid (ideally 2 days/week in office – UK-based preferred)

Industry: Media agency (with potential client-side collaboration)

About the Role

We’re hiring a freelance SEO Account Director to lead AI-driven SEO strategy for a global media agency.

You’ll guide a talented cross-regional team, shaping how AI tools and insights transform SEO performance and client growth. If you’ve already been operating at Director level and thrive on innovation, strategy, and collaboration — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve SEO strategy with a strong AI integration focus
• Mentor and manage SEO specialists across the UK and India
• Deliver AI-led audits, insights, and strategic recommendations
• Create and refine AI prompts and workflows for LLM-based tools
• Turn AI-powered data into clear, actionable SEO decisions
• Oversee performance reporting and adapt strategy as needed
• Act as a senior client partner, presenting insights and driving results

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in a Director-level SEO role (agency or client-side)
• Strong understanding of AI tools, LLMs, and AI-led SEO workflows
• Experience leading full-cycle AI audits and developing strategy
• Confident with tools like Profound, Brandlight, BrightEdge, Trajaan, AccuRanker
• Skilled at managing hybrid or remote teams
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills
• Bonus: experience with AI-powered SEO reporting

Why You’ll Love It

Join a forward-thinking agency redefining SEO through AI. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, lead a global team, and shape strategies for major clients at the frontier of digital marketing.

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