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Lead SEO & AI Search Strategist

2T Consulting · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Responsibilities


  • Lead SEO, AI search optimization, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives across digital platforms.

  • Develop and implement strategies to improve organic search rankings, AI search visibility, content discoverability, and digital engagement.

  • Optimize website content, information architecture, internal linking, and structured data for traditional search engines and AI-powered search experiences.

  • Implement and enhance schema markup, crawlability, indexation, site structure, and other technical SEO elements.

  • Evaluate website performance and identify technical issues and opportunities through comprehensive SEO audits.

  • Monitor AI search visibility, content citations, search performance, and other relevant organic search metrics.

  • Analyze search trends, user behavior, keyword opportunities, and competitive insights to guide ongoing optimization efforts.

  • Use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Adobe Analytics, and related tools to measure performance and identify actionable insights.

  • Collaborate with content strategists, marketing teams, analytics professionals, and engineers to improve website performance and content relevance.

  • Translate business requirements into technical SEO recommendations, implementation plans, and measurable optimization initiatives.

  • Stay current with AI-powered search platforms, large language models, search engine algorithm updates, and emerging optimization practices.

  • Provide strategic recommendations and thought leadership on SEO, AEO, GEO, and AI-driven content discoverability.

  • Manage multiple optimization projects, prioritize initiatives, and communicate results and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in SEO, organic search optimization, digital marketing, or a related discipline.

  • Experience with AI-powered search platforms, AEO, GEO, LLM optimization, or related search technologies.

  • Strong understanding of SEO strategy, keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and organic search performance.

  • Hands-on knowledge of schema markup, structured data, website architecture, crawlability, indexation, and internal linking.

  • Experience using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Adobe Analytics, or comparable analytics and search performance platforms.

  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and content management systems (CMS).

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

  • Ability to translate data and technical findings into actionable recommendations.

  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience optimizing content for large language models (LLMs), AI-generated search results, and conversational search experiences.

  • Familiarity with AI search visibility monitoring, citation tracking, and performance measurement tools.

  • Experience in eCommerce, enterprise websites, or digital marketing environments.

  • Understanding of how AI-powered search experiences retrieve, summarize, and present online content.

  • Knowledge of emerging search technologies, evolving search behavior, and industry best practices for SEO, AEO, and GEO.

  • Experience working with content teams and developers to implement technical and content optimization recommendations.