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VP SEO

Stream Companies · West Chester, PA, USA ·

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Full Time

Vice President Of Organic SearchStream Companies is a full-service, fully integrated advertising agency built for brands that want to move forward. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, we partner with clients to launch, position, and manage brands through both full-service relationships and project-based work.We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset—collaborative, curious, and always pushing what's next. By combining strategic planning, creative development, media planning and buying, digital, interactive, television, production, and co-op management with cutting-edge technology, we deliver integrated solutions designed for today's marketing challenges.About The RoleWe are seeking an innovative and visionary Vice President of Organic Search to lead the strategic direction, evolution, and growth of our SEO practice. This leader will define our agency's SEO vision, ensuring we remain at the forefront of an industry being rapidly transformed by AI, generative search, and emerging search experiences.The VP of Organic Search will be responsible for building a future-ready SEO organization that embraces innovation while maintaining technical excellence and strategic fundamentals that drive long-term organic growth for our clients. This leader will develop scalable methodologies, leverage automation and AI to improve efficiency and performance, and establish our agency as an industry leader in modern search.As a member of the agency leadership team, this individual will partner closely with leaders across Paid Media, Client Success, and Revenue to create integrated digital marketing solutions that maximize business outcomes for clients.What You'll DoDefine the Future of Our SEO PracticeEstablish and execute the agency's long-term SEO vision and roadmapContinuously evaluate emerging technologies, search platforms, and industry trends to keep the agency ahead of the marketLead the agency's strategic response to the evolution of search, including:AI-powered search experiencesLarge Language Model optimizationZero-click search experiencesEvolving search behavior across traditional and AI-driven platformsDevelop new service offerings that position the agency as a leader in next-generation searchDrive Innovation & Thought LeadershipChampion experimentation, research, and continuous learning across the SEO organizationBuild frameworks for testing emerging search technologies and AI-driven optimization strategiesRepresent the agency as an industry thought leader through webinars, client education, and moreFoster a culture that balances innovation with measurable business impactScale Through AI & AutomationIdentify opportunities to automate workflows while improving quality, consistency, and speedEvaluate, implement, and optimize AI-powered tools that increase efficiency across technical SEO, content, reporting, research, and analysisDesign scalable operating models that allow the agency to grow without sacrificing qualityBuild repeatable frameworks, playbooks, templates, and processes that improve operational excellenceClient Strategy & Executive LeadershipServe as a strategic advisor for key enterprise clientsLead high-impact strategy sessions and presentationsPartner with Revenue team on new business opportunities and strategic pitchesProvide executive guidance on complex SEO initiatives and emerging search challengesTeam Leadership & Talent DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing SEO teamCreate career development pathways that encourage continuous learning and professional growthFoster a culture of accountability, curiosity, collaboration, and innovationBuild an organization capable of adapting to rapid industry changePerformance & Business GrowthEstablish KPIs that measure client success, operational efficiency, innovation, and agency growthImprove profitability through scalable delivery models and operational efficienciesIdentify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through innovative SEO offeringsContribute to agency revenue growth and long-term strategic planningQualifications8+ years of SEO experience5+ years building and leading high-performing SEO teamsDemonstrated success developing SEO strategies that deliver measurable business outcomesExperience operating within an agency environmentStrong executive presence with the ability to influence clients and senior stakeholdersLeadership CompetenciesVisionary thinker with a passion for innovationStrategic leader capable of translating industry change into business opportunityData-driven decision makerStrong communicator and presenterCollaborative cross-functional leaderContinuous learner who embraces experimentation and changeBuilder of scalable systems, teams, and processesTechnical ExpertiseDeep understanding of:Technical SEOContent strategySearch intent and user behaviorStructured dataSite architectureCore Web VitalsAnalytics and measurement