Associate, AEO/SEO Strategy

Avenue Z isn’t just another marketing agency—we’re the agency for influence. From ChatGPT to The Wall Street Journal to TikTok, we engineer reputation, visibility, and revenue for the world’s top brands through AI-driven marketing, high-impact PR, and performance media. Now, we’re looking for a results‑driven, detail‑oriented SEO Specialist with 1–3 years of experience to join our team. We’re looking for a results-driven, detail-oriented SEO Specialist with 1–3 years of experience and up to 1 year of AEO (also known as GEO or LLMO) experience to join our team. In this role, you’ll support and execute search engine optimization strategies across client accounts, helping to improve website visibility, drive organic traffic, and support business growth. You’ll work closely with multiple teams to implement on-page, off-page, and technical SEO best practices. Experience with Digital PR, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or Shopify is a plus. You will also learn and implement at the cutting edge of AEO best practices, developing your skills on prompt research, prompt strategy development, LLM analysis, and AEO consultancy. If you thrive on winning, moving fast, and breaking through, this is your chance to lead business expansion at the agency redefining marketing in the AI era. Responsibilities SEO Strategy & Execution Assist in the development and implementation of SEO strategies for a variety of clients and industries. Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities. Optimize website content, meta tags, and landing pages for targeted keywords and improved rankings. Support technical SEO efforts such as improving site speed, implementing schema markup, and addressing crawl/indexing issues. Develop backlinking strategies that align with client goals. Outreach is not required. Stay current on SEO trends, Google algorithm updates, and emerging tools. AEO (GEO) Strategy & Execution Assist in the development and implementation of AEO (GEO) strategies for a variety of clients and industries. Follow our award-winning and proprietary Prompt Research process and Competitive Research processes to establish prompt strategies and identify Client growth opportunities. Develop comprehensive AEO LLM Analyses and quarterly blueprints for client success to drive visibility for prioritized prompts. Optimize website content, meta tags, and landing pages for targeted prompts and improved rankings. Collaborate with content writers, organic social marketers, and PR associates on the alignment of their strategies into AEO best practices and client-needs. Support technical AEO efforts such as improving site speed, implementing schema markup, and addressing crawl/indexing issues. Performance Analysis & Reporting Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Peec, Profound, Writesonic, Azoma (or similar platforms) to track performance and generate reports. Monitor rankings, traffic trends, and KPIs to assess campaign success and uncover optimization opportunities. Provide insights and actionable recommendations to senior team members or clients based on data analysis. Collaboration & Execution Work closely with content, development, and paid media teams to align SEO & AEO initiatives with broader digital strategies. Support content planning and development from an SEO perspective, including topic research and keyword mapping. Help QA website changes, track tag implementation, and support cross-functional testing and optimizations. Preferred Qualifications 1–3 years of hands‑on SEO experience, preferably in an agency or multi-client setting. Strong understanding of core SEO concepts including keyword research, technical SEO, and content optimization. Up to 1 year of hands‑on AEO (GEO) experience, preferably in an agency or multi-client setting. Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Screaming Frog. Experience with AEO / GEO platforms like Azoma, Peec, Profound, and/or Writesonic is a bonus. Experience with Shopify, WordPress, or other CMS platforms is a bonus. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. Enthusiasm for learning and staying ahead of SEO trends. Compensation Job Type: Full-time Employee Annual Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/year Benefits Medical, Vision and Dental Plan 401(k) Plan + 4% Employer Match Unlimited PTO Professional Development Stipend Flexible Working Hours Hybrid & Collaborative Environment Company-Wide & Team Events #J-18808-Ljbffr avenue-z-careers