SEO & AI search strategist

terrahq; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

100% company-funded health insurance

401(k) plan

Summer Fridays

Monthly wellness stipend

Quarterly employee appreciation gift

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Team bonding sessions

Job summary

A leading digital strategy firm in the United States is looking for an experienced strategist to lead their SEO and Generative Engine Optimization efforts. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of SEO expertise, a strong understanding of AI and generative search, and the ability to drive growth through data-driven strategies. This role involves optimizing website visibility, guiding content strategies, and mentoring team members while enjoying flexible perks such as unlimited paid time off and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SEO experience with measurable growth through strategies.
• Strong understanding of AI and generative search dynamics.
• Ability to produce clear, engaging, and optimized content.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO and GEO strategy for key clients.
• Audit and optimize websites for search visibility.
• Guide teams on producing authoritative, AI-friendly content.

Skills

SEO experience

Data-driven insights

Content strategy

Technical expertise

Leadership

Adaptable writing

Agency experience

Job description

We’re looking for a strategist who lives and breathes SEO and can’t wait to push it into the next era. You’re fascinated by how AI is changing the way people find information and want to lead the charge in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).If you’re passionate about helping brands grow through organic visibility, data-driven insights, and next-generation search, we’d love to meet you. This role is part of our expanding Digital Strategy team and is ideal for someone who’s ready to lead, teach, and shape the future of organic marketing.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of SEO experience, with a proven record driving measurable growth through technical, on-page, and content-based strategies.
• You stay ahead of how AI and generative search are transforming discovery and are eager to experiment, learn, and lead in this new landscape.
• You understand how to structure content, data, and site architecture to help both search engines and generative engines identify, cite, and surface brand information accurately.
• You thrive at the intersection of SEO, content strategy, analytics, and emerging technology, and you know how to translate complexity into clarity for clients and teammates.
• You’re a strong and adaptable writer who can turn complex concepts into clear, engaging, and search-optimized content that resonates with both humans and algorithms.
• You’re an inspiring mentor who enjoys leveling up others’ skills and guiding clients through sophisticated organic strategies.
• You’re data-driven, comfortable with experimentation, and excited about the evolving relationship between search, content, and AI.
• Agency experience and client-facing communication skills are strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Lead SEO and GEO strategy for key clients, combining technical expertise with creative and analytical thinking.
• Audit and optimize websites for search visibility, crawlability, and AI discoverability — including structured data, schema markup, and content frameworks.
• Guide content teams on how to produce authoritative, AI-friendly content that ranks well and is surfaced or cited by generative models.
• Contribute to and review content development, ensuring it reflects strategic keyword intent while maintaining brand voice, clarity, and editorial quality across markets.
• Build and maintain data-driven dashboards that visualize organic and AI-based visibility metrics.
• Collaborate with Paid Media, Content, and Development teams to deliver integrated, insight-driven strategies.
• Educate clients and internal teams about GEO principles, best practices, and the shifting dynamics of AI-powered search.
• Research new tools and platforms shaping the future of SEO, GEO, and digital analytics — and bring that innovation to our clients.
• Support company leadership in refining and expanding our organic marketing offerings as the landscape evolves.

Perks and Benefits

• In addition to 11 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, with an additional 4 mental wellness days per year
• 100% company funded health insurance, with dental and vision options
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• Summer Fridays (office closes at 3:00 PM) and Fall/Winter/Spring Fridays (office closes at 5:00 PM)
• Monthly wellness stipend and quarterly employee appreciation gift
• One-time reimbursement for work from home equipment
• Monthly team bonding sessions / happy hours
• The opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team that loves going to work with and for each other every day