Remote SEO Strategist

This is a mid-level, client-facing SEO role focused primarily on owning SEO strategy and results for a portfolio of RYTECH clients, with a growing secondary focus on AI search/GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).

About RYTECH, LLC RYTECH is a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in paid and organic search, web design, email, and social media marketing. We remain committed to building customized solutions for our clients. From small businesses to international companies, we’ll develop the right digital strategy to best suit the needs of our clients.

Description Job Overview We're seeking a strategic, client-facing search professional to own organic search and AI visibility for a portfolio of RYTECH accounts. This is an SEO-forward role at its core — you'll drive the strategy, execution, and reporting that grow our clients' organic presence — with a secondary focus on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), our fast-growing service line built to make brands the answer AI engines recommend.

This person owns their accounts: leading meetings, communicating proactively over email and calls, translating results into business impact, and bringing strategy to the table rather than waiting for direction. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, relationship-builder, and curious early adopter — someone who stays ahead of how AI and search are evolving and can turn that knowledge into results clients can see.

You'll collaborate across our SEO, content, paid, and web teams, but you won't get lost in heads-down work. No entry-level applicants accepted

Experience & Qualifications 2+ years of experience in SEO (agency experience preferred); Demonstrated ability to own client relationships and communicate strategy confidently in meetings and writing

Strong analytical skills with GA4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, and Excel/Google Sheets

Familiarity with technical SEO, on-page and off-page optimization, and local SEO

comfortable producing and reviewing content and client-facing deliverables

Well-organized and able to balance multiple client timelines using project management tools (e.g., Writing samples required (SEO/content, client-facing strategy, or long-form work such as blogs or whitepapers)

Key Responsibilities SEO & Organic Search Strategy (Primary Focus)

Own organic search strategy and day-to-day execution for a portfolio of client accounts

Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and content-gap analysis to build SEO-driven content strategies

Identify and address technical SEO issues, including site structure, page speed, metadata, and schema markup

Manage on-page and off-page SEO, including title tags, descriptions, internal linking, and link-building initiatives

Oversee local SEO efforts, including Google Business Profile management

Support content development — service pages, location pages, blogs, and other assets aligned to search intent

Own and help evolve RYTECH's GEO deliverables as a growing service line — not just reporting on AI mentions, but actively working to earn them

Run GEO audits and baselines: how often AI engines cite a brand, where it stands against competitors, and which sources the AI trusts

Lead AI visibility optimization — restructuring site content, data, and technical foundations (schema, llms.txt, citability) so AI engines can read, trust, and cite the brand

Drive off-site influence and outreach across the third-party sites, reviews, directories, and conversations AI pulls its answers from

Deliver monthly GEO tracking and optimization across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini

Client Success & Account Ownership

Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, proactive relationships over meetings, email, and calls

Own account strategy proactively — surface recommendations, anticipate needs, and guide clients rather than simply executing tasks

Perform quality control on client deliverables and reporting before they reach the client

Identify and coordinate service‑line expansion and upsell opportunities in partnership with the business development team

Lead regular performance reporting across SEO and GEO, highlighting key metrics, optimizations, and strategic insights

Conduct deep dives in Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, Looker Studio, and Ahrefs to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities

Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for both clients and internal teams

Fully Remote (residency in Illinois or Wisconsin required; Unlimited PTO with flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Long-term disability and life insurance

Company computer and technology resources

Based in Chicago and Milwaukee, RYTECH is an innovative full-service digital marketing agency that works with clients across a wide range of industries. We were early to AI search and are grounded in 15+ combined years of earning rankings and visibility for our clients — now applying that same authority-building expertise to the new world of AI. Inclusivity is fundamental to our organization, and we are committed to conscious inclusion. We believe in the potential of everyone, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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