SEO Technical Senior Associate

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

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Senior Associate, Technical SEO to support technical health and optimization across client sites. You will conduct audits, develop actionable recommendations, and collaborate with SEO, development, analytics, and client teams to drive growth.

You will monitor site performance, stay current with algorithm updates, and help translate complex SEO concepts into actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Technical SEO, SEO, Web Development, or a related digital marketing discipline.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO fundamentals, including crawling, indexing, site architecture, redirects, canonicals, XML sitemaps, structured data, JavaScript SEO, and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience with front-end technologies and programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Python/SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits across client websites to improve crawlability, indexation, performance, and organic visibility.
• Develop prioritized technical SEO recommendations aligned with client objectives and implementation effort.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement SEO recommendations and validate results.
• Monitor website health and identify issues affecting search performance.
• Mentor Associates on SEO best practices and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Technical SEO fundamentals

Front-end development basics

Programming basics

Tools

SEO tools

Job description

Company description

PHM is the leading health media agency in the US, built for the modern healthcare experience. Here, industry depth meets media scale, where data becomes direction, where creativity and storytelling bring truth to life, and where orchestration replaces fragmentation.

Dedicated to making brands discovered, PHM redefines what media can do through data, content, and creativity. Because in modern healthcare, the brands that are found are the ones that lead. And when brands lead, advantage follows. Go deeper. Be found.

Overview

The Senior Associate, Technical SEO is responsible for supporting the technical health and optimization of client websites by identifying opportunities to improve organic search performance. This role conducts technical SEO audits, develops actionable recommendations, and partners closely with SEO Account Managers, developers, analytics teams, and client stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. The Senior Associate manages day-to-day technical SEO initiatives, monitors site performance, and stays current on industry trends and search engine updates to drive continuous optimization.

Technical SEO Strategy & Execution

• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits across client websites, identifying opportunities to improve crawlability, indexation, site performance, and overall organic visibility.
• Develop prioritized technical SEO recommendations aligned with client business objectives, technical requirements, and implementation effort.
• Monitor website health and proactively identify technical issues affecting search performance.
• Evaluate and validate SEO implementations following website updates, releases, and ongoing development work.
• Perform keyword, competitive, and technical research to support optimization initiatives.
• Stay current on search engine algorithm updates, emerging technologies, and SEO industry best practices.
• Organize and manage technical SEO recommendations and measurement plans to support client goals and long-term organic growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Partnership

• Partner with SEO Account Managers to prioritize recommendations and communicate technical SEO strategies and implementation approaches.
• Serve as a day-to-day technical SEO point of contact for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with client IT, development, UX, Analytics, Content, and Marketing teams to support successful implementation of recommendations.
• Translate complex technical SEO concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in client meetings, provide updates, document action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders while maintaining an understanding of business objectives and marketplace needs.

Reporting, Optimization & Innovation

• Monitor technical SEO performance and communicate progress against key objectives and performance indicators.
• Analyze crawl data, site performance, and search visibility trends to identify optimization opportunities.
• Support development of reporting frameworks and measurement approaches for technical SEO initiatives.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve team efficiencies and workflows.
• Maintain awareness of new SEO technologies, tools, and industry developments to support competitive recommendations.

Team Contribution

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Associates on technical SEO best practices, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and process improvements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, organization, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Technical SEO, SEO, Web Development, or a related digital marketing discipline.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO fundamentals, including crawling, indexing, site architecture, redirects, canonicals, XML sitemaps, structured data, JavaScript SEO, and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience conducting technical SEO audits for websites of varying complexity and developing actionable recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for client IT, development teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with SEO tools
• Working knowledge of front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C#, SQL, JavaScript frameworks, or similar technologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving SEO trends, search engine updates, and digital technologies.
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, HCP/DTC, or life sciences experience is a plus.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 10/1/2026.