CGI Digital is hiring: SEO Specialist in New York

SEO / Semrush Specialist
Help Small Businesses Win on Google
At CGI Digital, we help small businesses across the country improve their visibility and grow through powerful digital marketing strategies. We’re looking for an SEO Specialist with hands‑on experience in SEMrush (Core and/or Enterprise) and a deep interest in the evolving landscape of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and AI‑driven search.

If you’re passionate about local SEO, love digging into data, and enjoy turning insights into measurable ranking improvements across both traditional and AI‑powered search engines, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do
As an SEO Specialist, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert in local SEO and collaborate closely with our SEO Team and Account Team to ensure our clients remain visible not just on Google, but within the AI search tools and LLMs that customers use today.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive SEO audits on client websites using on‑site best practices

Implement and optimize SEO and AEO strategies on CGI‑built WordPress (Divi) websites

Execute SEO / AEO improvements on third‑party CMS platforms (Squarespace, GoDaddy, Wix, Weebly, etc.)

Perform ongoing keyword research, competitor analysis, and content optimization

Manage SEO campaigns using SEMrush Core and/or SEMrush Enterprise

Monitor rankings, technical health, and performance metrics using Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEMrush

Translate data insights into actionable strategies for the Account Team

Present emerging SEO and AI search trends, updates, and algorithm changes on a bi‑monthly basis

Work with the SEO Team Manager to develop and refine internal SEO processes to improve efficiency and client outcomes

What Makes You a Strong Fit

2+ years of SEO or digital marketing experience

Proven experience executing and managing local SEO campaigns

Understanding of AEO and what drives AI / LLM visibility

You are passionate about SEO and driving real results for local businesses

You have hands‑on experience with SEMrush Core and/or SEMrush Enterprise

You understand local SEO strategy, including on‑page, technical, and content optimization

You’re comfortable working inside WordPress and other CMS platforms

You’re familiar with Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and other SEO toolsets

You have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with performance data

You are detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to meet deadlines

You communicate clearly, both written and verbal

Strong problem‑solving mindset and process improvement experience

You can work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Familiarity with AI tools (GPTs, Agents, etc.) for research, task / workflow efficiency, or fun

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000
Eligible for Performance-Based Quarterly Bonuses

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