Senior Manager, SEO

Ketchum; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Workplace

Robust benefits program

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Generous paid time off

Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement

Job summary

Ketchum, a renowned global communications consultancy, is looking for a Senior Manager, Search. This role involves leading organic search strategies, optimizing content, and mentoring junior team members to enhance search excellence. Ideal candidates will possess 5-6 years of experience in SEO and demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities. Join Ketchum to influence impactful communication strategies across leading brands.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in SEO, organic and/or generative search.
• Strategic thinker with expertise in technical SEO and content optimization.
• Experienced in a client-facing, strategic leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement comprehensive organic search strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of learning.
• Develop insightful reporting on search performance and ROI.

Skills

SEO

Content Optimization

Technical SEO

Analytical Skills

Client Relationship

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

GA4

Adobe Analytics

SEMrush

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. Ketchum is a place where all perspectives and points of view are welcome and encouraged. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds. And we love when those worlds collide to create the very best teams and solutions for our clients. We work with the world’s leading brands, emerging start-ups, and everything in between. We are beyond proud to have created some of the most celebrated and award-winning campaigns in our industry. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication.

We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum!

Overview:

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Search to join our team. The responsibilities and qualifications for this job may sound familiar, but the person we’re looking for is unique. That’s because Ketchum is different. We are intuitive, skilled practitioners – risk-takers who are unafraid to try new things and don’t believe in settling for the tried and true. If this sounds intriguing, you probably belong here with us. And in this role, you will be a critical part of taking our team to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic lead and primary client contact, building trust and proactively delivering tailored solutions across organic search strategies.
• Architect and execute comprehensive organic search strategies, encompassing technical SEO, content optimization, and integration of generative AI/search features to maximize brand visibility.
• Optimize web and digital content for both traditional and emerging search environments, including search engines, generative platforms, and social search channels (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, etc.).
• Oversee keyword research, competitive analysis, and on-page/off-page SEO, as well as social search optimization, to drive discoverability and engagement.
• Conduct in-depth search landscape analyses to identify opportunities, benchmark against competitors, and inform strategic direction across organic, generative, and social search platforms.
• Keep current with changes in search engine algorithms, generative AI trends, and social platform search functionalities—adapting strategies to maintain leading-edge performance.
• Leverage advanced analytics tools (GA4, Adobe Analytics, SEMrush or similar) to monitor search performance, derive actionable insights, and inform ongoing optimization.
• Partner across teams (content, PR, digital, paid media) to integrate SEO, social search, and SEM strategies into holistic marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and inspire junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and search excellence.
• Develop and present insightful reporting on organic, generative, and social search performance, growth opportunities, and ROI to clients and senior leadership.
• Bring an understanding of SEM best practices and paid/organic synergies, supporting integrated search strategies as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5-6 years of experience in SEO, organic and/or generative search, with proven results in optimizing across multiple search environments—including social platforms.
• Strategic thinker with expertise in technical SEO, content optimization, generative AI/search, and social search optimization.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting search landscape analyses to inform and enhance search strategy.
• Working knowledge of paid search (SEM) is strongly preferred; experience integrating SEM and SEO is a plus.
• Proficient in analytics and SEO tools, including GA4, Adobe Analytics, SEMrush (or similar), and strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experienced in a client-facing, strategic leadership role with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Highly analytical with the ability to convert data into actionable insights; detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic agency environment.
• BS/BA degree preferred. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. #LI-Hybrid

What We Offer

• Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office
• Robust benefits program, effective within 30 days of hire
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Recognition Program
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule
• Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement

Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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