SEO Strategist

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$81-90 Hourly

W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match

Start Date:

ASAP

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in technology, media, and entertainment, known for shaping how people connect with digital content and services. This innovative company is committed to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional user experiences across its vast digital ecosystem. Are you ready to make a significant impact on the digital footprint of a world-class brand? We are seeking a visionary and results-driven professional to join a dynamic marketing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the organic online presence for a suite of digital services, driving visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI generative platforms. Your expertise will directly influence how millions discover and engage with cutting-edge technology and entertainment, playing a critical part in the growth of their digital services business.

About the Role

As a key member of the Search Team, you will be at the forefront of optimizing digital properties for maximum organic reach. You will lead the charge in developing and executing comprehensive search and generative engine optimization strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights and tangible results. This highly collaborative position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between technical optimization and broader business objectives, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure optimal online performance. This is an incredible opportunity to shape how millions discover and engage with cutting-edge technology and entertainment, playing a critical part in the growth of their digital services business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and execute organic search strategy by defining detailed requirements, creating actionable engineering tickets, collaborating closely with engineering, product, and project managers, and ensuring the quality of all delivered work.
• Build data-driven monthly and quarterly marketing reports by using search data to identify and analyze trends from complex data sets.
• Perform frequent technical audits to identify areas of opportunity and communicate these findings with engineering and product teams.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in organic search optimization, specifically with enterprise-level brands and large-scale digital properties.
• Proven track record in improving page load times, optimizing crawl budget, and implementing schema markup and other structured metadata.
• Proficiency with industry-standard organic search tools such as Ahrefs, Google Search Console, SEMRush, and Screaming Frog.
• Strong data analysis skills, including expertise in Excel and data modeling.
• Functional experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, sitemaps, and structured data.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail in spelling, grammar, tone, and clarity.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset for working in a dynamic team environment.
• Working understanding of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies and how they relate to and differ from traditional search engines.
• Coding experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) tools, such as Profound.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.