AI Search (SO) and Organic Growth Strategist

20four7VA is seeking offshore independent contractors to deliver remote services to clients worldwide, with a primary focus on developed markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

20four7VA is seeking an experienced AI Search & Organic Growth Strategist to lead the planning and execution of our organic search strategy across client websites.

This role is responsible for connecting SEO strategy with content strategy. Rather than focusing primarily on technical website development, this individual will own keyword research, content planning, on-page optimization, internal linking, and AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO) while collaborating closely with our content, PPC, and development teams.

The ideal candidate understands how modern search is evolving beyond Google rankings into AI-powered search experiences including ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, and Google's AI Overviews.

The objective of each engagement is to assist the client in improving business efficiency, enhancing service delivery, or supporting operational functions through high-quality, task-specific services rendered by a qualified contractor.

Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks:

* Develop comprehensive SEO strategies for multiple client accounts
* Perform advanced keyword research and keyword mapping
* Build content roadmaps and page architecture based on search intent
* Identify topical authority opportunities through pillar pages and content clusters
* Perform competitor analysis and identify content opportunities
* Continuously refine SEO strategies based on performance data
* Optimize content for AI-powered search engines and answer engines
* Improve visibility within Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, and emerging AI search platforms
* Structure content for semantic understanding using entities, FAQs, and conversational formatting
* Monitor AI search visibility and citation opportunities
* Collaborate with the content team to improve AI discoverability
* Optimize service pages, landing pages, blogs, and resource content
* Improve title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, image optimization, and internal linking
* Perform EEAT optimization across client websites
* Identify content gaps and recommend new pages
* Continuously improve existing content based on ranking opportunities
* Work directly with writers to build SEO-driven content calendars
* Support off-page SEO initiatives that improve domain authority
* Partner with the development team on technical SEO initiatives
* Participate in technical SEO audits and prioritize recommendations
* Work alongside developers to improve Core Web Vitals, mobile-first performance, crawlability, and indexing
* Coordinate Schema markup implementation and structured data improvements
* Develop prompts and processes that improve research and content planning
* Identify automation opportunities across SEO operations
* Ensure all AI-assisted work meets quality standards before publication

The Contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the following, depending on the Client’s requirements:

* 3+ years of hands-on SEO experience
* 1–2+ years of AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO) experience preferred
* Strong expertise in keyword research and search intent analysis
* Extensive on-page SEO experience
* Experience building content strategies and topical authority
* Strong understanding of EEAT principles
* Experience with internal linking strategies
* Experience creating content briefs for writers
* Working knowledge of technical SEO concepts including Core Web Vitals, Schema markup, crawlability, indexing, XML sitemaps, redirects, and mobile optimization
* Experience collaborating with developers on technical implementations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strategic thinker who understands how SEO drives business growth
* Excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with content creators
* Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
* Comfortable managing multiple client campaigns simultaneously
* Proactive problem solver who continuously improves processes
* Passionate about emerging AI search technologies
* Google Search Console
* Google Analytics 4
* Semrush
* Ahrefs
* Screaming Frog
* Google Keyword Planner
* ChatGPT
* Claude
* Gemini
* Perplexity
* Looker Studio
* Google Tag Manager
* Microsoft Clarity
* Microsoft Planner
* ClickUp
* Asana
* Trello
* Contracted Hours per Week: 40 Hours