SEO Strategist

SEO Strategist

At Amsive, we're more than just a performance marketing agency; we're a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive environment where personal growth is just as important as professional development. We're a team of passionate individuals ready to tackle challenges, learn from one another, and drive results. We believe in empowering our team members, providing them with the tools they need to succeed, and trusting them to lead the way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to integrated solutions, we don't meet the industry standard; we're setting it. If you're looking for a place where your work matters, a career path you can grow on your terms, and a team that's as invested in your success as you are, Amsive is for you. We offer a unique blend of flexibility, growth opportunities, and a culture that values each individual. Join us, and be part of the team ready to welcome, support, and grow with you.

We regret to inform you that currently, Amsive DOES NOT provide sponsorship opportunities. This is a HYBRID position, 1-2 days in office. We have offices located in New York, NY or Nashville, TN

What We Are Looking For

The SEO Strategist will provide strategic leadership, execution support, and act as primary client liaison for a subset of Amsive's organic and AI search client accounts. We're looking for a curious problem solver to lead a team of SEO Analysts and Specialists and support our wider department with content and technical strategies, and help develop impactful, data-driven SEO and AI search campaigns for our clients. The ideal candidate has previous agency experience, a passion for the digital world, a propensity to problem-solve, phenomenal attention to detail, and a boundless desire to learn. We look for individuals who are both "right-brained" (creative) and "left-brained" (analytical), able to synthesize actionable content strategies grounded in data. We are especially looking for someone with strong technical SEO skills and experience executing effective SEO strategies for large enterprise websites.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Translating client objectives into effective organic and AI search marketing strategies
• Conducting comprehensive, prioritized site audits and proactively identifying content and technical SEO opportunities that drive relevant organic visibility and traffic at scale
• Documenting recommended solutions in a concise and compelling manner, working with development teams to advise on implementation
• Developing realistic business cases to convince clients to prioritize and implement SEO initiatives
• Deriving strategic search query and prompt evaluations to drive successful initiatives based on attainable organic and AI search opportunities
• Monitoring and analyzing site performance using a range of SEO, AI, and site analytics tools
• Interpreting and explaining data discoveries as they relate to organic and AI search, specific initiatives, and client KPIs
• Developing and effectively communicating SEO and AI search strategies, deliverables, and results
• Performing competitive analyses to identify organic search opportunities
• Identifying opportunities to improve organic conversion rates
• Supervising QA of SEO implementations
• Acting as primary client contact, providing education for clients around organic search strategies, tactics, deliverables, and performance
• Leading (and inspiring) a team of 1-3 members in the execution of client SEO and AI search programs
• Staying up to date on current search industry trends and technologies, and proactively communicating these trends to clients and the broader Amsive team

Who You Are

• 6+ years or more of experience contributing to or managing SEO programs, preferably in an agency setting
• Evidence of success with previous SEO campaigns for medium to large brands
• Strong understanding of current SEO and AI search best practices, search engine ranking factors, cross-channel marketing principles, and a strong grasp on how to help clients meet business goals as realistically as possible, setting the right expectations
• Strong understanding of concepts such as URL discovery, crawling, rendering, indexing, and 'crawl budget'
• Understanding of web performance and page speed optimizations
• Inside-out knowledge of Screaming Frog and Google Search Console
• Experience using other enterprise SEO tools such as Botify, Lumar, OnCrawl, Ryte, BrightEdge, STAT, SEMrush, ahrefs, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and organization skills, ability to be flexible and adaptable and prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and connected APIs for data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (as it relates to SEO)

• Salary starting at $90,000/yr, based on skills and experience
• Paid time off that includes Unlimited Vacation Time, Annual Sick Days, Mental Health Days, and Holidays
• Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match program
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Amsive, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. It is Amsive's continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including (but not limited to) application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment. All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws. As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.