SEO AI Strategist Job at Mondo in New York

SEO AI Strategist

We are looking for a SEO AI Strategist to execute a comprehensive SEO audit and strategic roadmap. This project goes beyond traditional search; it requires deep analysis of Foundational SEO, Technical Health, and the emerging field of AI SEO (LLM Optimization). You will be responsible for auditing the current state, conducting stakeholder interviews, and delivering a 6-month strategic vision.
Asynchronous Work: 80% of the work (auditing, analysis) can be done on your own schedule
Synchronous Work: 20% of the work requires availability during US business hours to be available for:
Stakeholder meetings and presentation of findings (3-5 meetings for 60 mins)
Internal meetings as needed (2-4 30 min meetings for planning purposes, collaboration and refinement of audit)
Core Competencies:
SEO Strategic planning: Ability to take raw audit data and turn it into a 6-month narrative vision that stakeholders can understand
AI SEO / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): A strong conceptual understanding of how Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) retrieve and cite information differently than traditional search engines and requirements for optimizations
Technical Auditing and Recommendations: Ability to diagnose complex crawl errors, render-blocking resources, and schema markup failures
Content Auditing and Recommendations: Ability to conduct a strategic content gap analysis and quality audit, focusing on optimizing for brand entity consistency, E-E-A-T signals, and the authority required for AI search optimization
Executive Presence: Comfortable interviewing principal stakeholders and presenting findings via video
Technical Requirements:
Enterprise Audit Tools: Deep understanding of audit tools, including but not limited to ScreamingFrog, SEMRush, MOZ platforms.
Analytics Proficiency: Deep understanding of GA4 (Google Analytics 4) and Google Search Console to report out on findings
Schema & Structured Data: Advanced knowledge of JSON-LD schema.org implementation
LLM/AI SEO Knowledge: Proven experience or clear methodology for analyzing "Brand Entity" strength in AI tools
Core Web Vitals: Ability to diagnose and provide findings for server-side vs. client-side speed issues (LCP, CLS, INP) as needed
Profound (Tool): Experience using the specific tool "Profound" for LLM visibility monitoring (as mentioned in your SOW). Note: If they haven't used this specific tool, they must be willing to learn it quickly
You will be responsible for creating and delivering:
The Onsite Audit: Inclusive of technical SEO and content optimization needs like indexation, crawl depth, canonicalization, site speed, content gaps, onsite optimizations
The AI/LLM Assessment: A report on thematic deficiencies and competitive opportunities within AI Overviews and Chatbots with data from Profound and other tools
The 6-Month Roadmap: A strategic document outlining the prioritization of fixes to achieve business goals based on opportunities
Competitor Analysis: Deep dive into 5 competitors to provide insight into gaps, performance and any opportunities that can be brought to the client deliverable
As the SEO Strategist you will:
Campaign Management: Design and oversee the execution of comprehensive SEO campaigns tailored to clients' business objectives. Manage all aspects of campaign development, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and technical SEO, ensuring strategies are innovative and results-driven.
Performance Tracking & Optimization: Utilize advanced analytics and SEO tools to monitor campaign performance, track key metrics, and identify optimization opportunities. Continuously refine strategies based on data insights and industry trends to maximize ROI and achieve strategic goals.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct thorough analysis of SEO performance data to generate insightful reports. Provide actionable recommendations based on data trends and campaign results, and present findings to clients and internal teams to inform strategic decisions.
Collaboration: Lead collaboration efforts with content teams, web developers, and other digital marketing professionals to integrate SEO best practices into all aspects of website management and content development. Drive cross-functional initiatives to support SEO goals.
Client Communication: Act as the primary SEO contact for clients, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations. Maintain strong client relationships by delivering regular updates, presenting reports, and addressing any questions or concerns with professionalism and expertise.
Professional Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in SEO or Digital Marketing.
B2B and global experience required
AI SEO experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success analyzing data and using analytics tools to drive marketing decisions
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively across clients, multiple partner relationships, and internal initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with external and internal teams.