SEO Strategist

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Flexible working

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Razorfish in Chicago seeks an SEO specialist to manage day-to-day organic search projects, conduct keyword research, and optimize metadata and on-page content. You will support audits, monitor performance, and collaborate with paid search, UX, and creative teams to meet client goals.

The role requires 1–3+ years of SEO experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Opportunity for growth in a leading digital agency in the US market.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years SEO experience, preferably agency
• Basics of keyword research, metadata optimization, and on-page SEO
• Familiarity with SEO tools and reporting platforms
• Strong communication of recommendations and outcomes
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Create, execute and manage day-to-day organic search projects
• Support reporting and analysis deliverables
• Monitor SEO performance and communicate site issues
• Collaborate with paid search, UX and creative teams
• Review materials and align with client goals

Skills

SEO basics

Keyword research

Technical SEO

Reporting & analytics

Presentation skills

Education

Experience in agency setting

Tools

Google Search Console

Screaming Frog

BrightEdge

Conductor

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

Company description

Hi there—at Razorfish, we’re leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we’ve helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn’t be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If you’re motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.

Join us at razorfish.com.

Responsibilities

• Create, execute & manage day-to-day organic search projects such as metadata optimization, keyword research and on-page copy optimizations.
• Support reporting and analysis deliverables, such as keyword mapping, SEO audits (technical, competitor and content), monthly/quarterly readouts and ad hoc data pulls.
• Monitor SEO performance of the client site and be able to effectively communicate site issues that are impacting performance.
• Collaborate with team members on our paid search, UX and creative teams to ensure SEO recommendations are delivered with the larger client goals in mind.
• Review all relevant material or attend meetings to gain a full understanding of our client’s marketing/site goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experience, preferably in agency setting.
• Has a basic understanding in how to conduct keyword research, SEO metadata optimization, SEO tags (e.g. header tags, alt text), internal link recommendations and technical SEO auditing, including, but not limited to, site speed reports, mobile friendliness tests, structured data and search engine crawl barriers
• Understanding of SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Screaming Frog and enterprise reporting tools like BrightEdge, Conductor, SEM Rush and/or Ahrefs
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate recommendations and outcomes in both written and verbal forms.
• Strong leadership, organizational, time management and attention to detail.

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/15/2026.