Content Manager - SEO Strategist (AI-Enhanced Search & Strategy)

Position Overview

Content Manager - SEO Strategist (AI‑Enhanced Search & Strategy) – Join our in‑office team in Gilbert, AZ. We're looking for a data‑driven strategist to lead innovative, audience‑first SEO campaigns, blending technical expertise with creative, AI‑enhanced search strategies. If you’re passionate about defining SEO trends and driving client growth, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple clients and verticals.
• Research beyond traditional SEO by analyzing audience needs, industry trends, and competitive gaps to inform campaigns.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to build trust, contribute strategic insights, and drive results.
• Utilize tools such as GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.) for data‑backed strategies.
• Partner with content, design, analytics, and development teams to create integrated campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Leverage AI to automate workflows, from brief creation to SERP pattern recognition and link prospecting.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing brand visibility on emerging AI‑powered search interfaces like Google SGE and Bing Copilot.
• Regularly report on campaign progress, translating data into clear business insights.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years managing SEO campaigns and leading client relationships in an agency or fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on experience implementing technical SEO fixes, site structure optimization, internal linking, and schema mark‑up.
• Expertise in link building, digital PR, and off‑site authority development.
• In‑depth understanding of local SEO strategy, GBP optimization, and citation management.
• Ability to confidently present and consult with C‑level stakeholders.
• A passion for SEO’s evolution and a curiosity about how AI is transforming digital search.
• Strong project management skills with the capacity to juggle multiple client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing content strategy and collaborating with writers.
• Success in competitive industries or challenging local markets.
• Knowledge of Core Web Vitals, programmatic SEO, or advanced schema techniques.
• A personal blog, speaking experience, or public sharing of SEO/AI insights.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000 with benefits
• Paid time off & flexible schedules
• Training budget plus paid certifications
• A tight‑knit in‑office culture in Gilbert, AZ