Remote AEO Lead — AI/SEO Growth Architect

Thorne; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorne is seeking an AEO Specialist/Lead (contract) to own the execution layer of our AI/Answer Engine Optimization program. You will translate AI-visibility data into clear priorities and quarterback cross-functional work with content, product, dev, PR and affiliate teams.

Remote contractor role, 25–40 hours/week with flexibility during ramp-up and major roadmap pushes. Reporting to the VP of Growth Marketing, this role blends strategic analysis with hands-on execution in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a technical or analytical marketing role.
• Hands-on SEO experience and understanding of how SEO and AEO/GEO overlap and diverge.
• Familiarity with AI-visibility platforms and turning data into actionable insights.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily AI visibility analysis and insights to inform strategy.
• Own and maintain the AEO/AI-visibility roadmap with cross-functional coordination.
• Project-manage AEO initiatives across content, site/ecommerce, PR and affiliate channels.
• Apply AI-native approaches to automate repetitive growth marketing tasks.

Skills

SEO

AI tools

Analytics

Project management

Content ops

Backlog mgmt

Tools

Profound

Croud

Job description

Thorne is seeking an AEO Specialist/Lead (contract) to own the execution layer of our AI/Answer Engine Optimization program. You will translate AI-visibility data into clear priorities and quarterback cross-functional work with content, product, dev, PR and affiliate teams.

Remote contractor role, 25–40 hours/week with flexibility during ramp-up and major roadmap pushes. Reporting to the VP of Growth Marketing, this role blends strategic analysis with hands-on execution in a fast-paced