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Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization (Temp)

Horizon Media, New York, NY, United States


Responsibilities

The SEO Associate Director is central to the SEO team and is responsible for the overall management and success of our clients’ organic search programs. The SEO Associate Director position will have reports at the analyst and senior analyst levels. The responsibilities will differ from client to client, and in general, the typical breakdown of the SEO Manager’s core activities will be as follows: Strategy generation & execution across multiple clients Project manage and work with multiple teams, including technical teams, to determine & build strategies for technical SEO implementation Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives Perform client work outlined in coordination with other media teams Work with multiple levels of agency teams to provide the best organic search experience possible Strategy development: 30% Client Management: 30% Technical Consultation/Implementation Support: 15% Reporting: 10% Evangelism/Education: 10% New Business: 5% Who You Are

Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking, with a keen eye for detail A strong writer and presenter; able to articulate clearly and effectively A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills An excellent communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively with developers & technical team as well as clients & account team Able to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations Experienced in interpreting analytical data and identifying actionable opportunities A strong project manager with practiced delegation skills, to ensure deliverables are being collaboratively developed with the appropriate level of guidance, meeting client deadlines and quality standards A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion Preferred Skills & Experience

6+ years’ work experience in SEO, part of which was in supporting enterprise clients Expert knowledge of all aspects of SEO, as well as solid understanding of all digital media disciplines Expert knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Applications A comprehensive understanding of key search engine ranking factors Familiarity with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, and/or other industry tools Ability to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations A thorough understanding of and the ability to conduct detailed on-site optimization Ability to interpret analytics data and identify actionable opportunities Proven ability to autonomously manage an ongoing SEO campaign Knowledge of the inner workings of local search & local rankings Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO A solid understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization / A/B Testing) is a plus Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS is a plus Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Google Analytics Certification is helpful Brightedge Certification is a big plus Physical Activity and Work Environment

No physical activity required. Some travel may be required for trade shows, publisher/client visits, etc. Salary Range

$2,115.38 to $2,500.00 a week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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