Organic Search Intern (SEO) Job at Amsive in New York

Our Spring Semester Internships are now open! The program will run from January 2027 - April 2027. They are Part Time (20-25 hours per week) and HYBRID (1 day in office / week) located in New York, NY.

Who We Are
At Amsive, we're more than just a performance marketing agency; we're a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive environment where personal growth is just as important as professional development. We're a team of passionate individuals ready to tackle challenges, learn from one another, and drive results. We believe in empowering our team members, providing them with the tools they need to succeed, and trusting them to lead the way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to integrated solutions, we don't meet the industry standard; we're setting it.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, a career path you can grow on your terms, and a team that's as invested in your success as you are, Amsive is for you. We offer a unique blend of growth opportunities and a culture that values each individual. Join us, and be part of the team ready to welcome, support, and grow with you.

What we are looking for:
Amsive is looking for a motivated and curious Organic Search Intern to join our SEO team. This internship offers hands‑on experience in modern organic search marketing, spanning Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), also commonly referred to as Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). As a performance marketing agency, we help clients improve their visibility across traditional search engines and AI-powered search experiences, and throughout the internship you will learn how SEO and AEO strategies are developed and implemented while supporting our team on client projects.

What you will be doing:

Assist with keyword and search intent research

Help review website content and identify simple on‑page SEO improvements

Learn how to optimize page titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt text, and internal links

Help organize and review website content for SEO best practices

Assist with basic technical SEO checks, such as identifying broken links, missing metadata, duplicate content, and crawl issues

Help review website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms

Observe and assist with reporting on organic search performance

Learn how AI-powered search platforms discover and summarize website content

Assist with reviewing client content for clarity, accuracy, and answer-focused writing

Help identify opportunities to improve content for AI-generated search experiences

Assist with researching common user questions and search topics

Learn how structured data (Schema.org) helps search engines and AI systems understand content

Help review how client content appears in AI-powered search experiences such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot

Support the team with research and testing as AEO best practices continue to evolve

Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and project discussions

Support SEO specialists with client deliverables and ongoing projects

What you will learn:

SEO fundamentals and on-page SEO best practices

Basic technical SEO

Keyword and search intent research

Content optimization and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)

Structured data fundamentals

SEO reporting and analytics, using industry-standard SEO, analytics, and AI tools

How to stay up to date with changes in search engines and AI search technologies

What it is like to work on client projects within a collaborative digital marketing agency, with mentorship from experienced digital marketing professionals

Who you are:

You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Journalism, or a related field

You have an interest in digital marketing and search engines

You have strong written and verbal communication skills

You have good attention to detail

You have a willingness to learn and ask questions

A basic understanding of SEO concepts is a plus

Basic proficiency with HTML is a plus

Familiarity with WordPress or another content management system is a plus

Coursework or personal projects related to digital marketing are a plus

Exposure to any of these tools is a plus: Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Looker Studio, Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Google Trends, Claude, and WordPress

Additional Information

This is an hourly paid internship at $20.00/hr

Interns typically work 20-30 hours per week, usually across 3-5 days

This role is office-based in Nashville or New York to support in-person learning, team collaboration, and cross-office connection

Amsive provides the workspace and equipment interns need. Access to tools and systems will be provisioned during onboarding

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. It is Amsive's continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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