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Senior SEO Specialist - SEO (Remote)

We are looking for a Senior SEO Specialist to join our fast-paced digital agency, someone who combines deep SEO expertise with AI-driven search strategy, automation thinking, and a strong understanding of how search is evolving beyond traditional SERPs.

This role is ideal for someone who understands not only Google rankings, but also visibility across AI-powered search ecosystems including Google AI Overviews (AIO), ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and other LLM-driven discovery platforms.

You'll manage and grow the organic performance of multiple client accounts across diverse industries, driving measurable business impact through technical SEO, semantic optimization, automation workflows, and AI-assisted execution.

This is a remote position and requires strong communication, self-management, and proficiency in remote collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. SEO Strategy & Account Management

  • Develop and execute end-to-end SEO strategies for multiple client accounts.
  • Conduct SEO audits, define KPIs, and deliver measurable growth in traffic, visibility, and conversions.
  • Stay ahead of Google algorithm updates, AI Overviews (AIO), GEO trends, and AI-driven ranking systems.
  • Translate technical and analytical findings into actionable client recommendations.
  • Research, prepare, and present SEO growth plans, performance reports, and strategic opportunities.
  • Support visibility growth across traditional SERPs and AI-powered search environments.

2. Keyword, Intent, Entity & Market Research

  • Conduct advanced keyword, entity, and topical authority research using AI-powered SEO tools.
  • Identify semantic clusters, search intent opportunities, and conversational search trends.
  • Map keywords and entities across the user journey to support SEO and GEO strategies.
  • Discover zero-click, featured snippet, and AI-generated search opportunities.
  • Benchmark competitor SEO, content, and SERP strategies to identify growth gaps.
  • Build content clusters designed for semantic relevance and AI retrieval systems.

3. AI Search, GEO & LLM Optimization

  • Optimize websites and content for Google AI Overviews (AIO), ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and emerging AI search platforms.
  • Support GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategies focused on entity authority and semantic relevance.
  • Structure content for AI retrieval, summarization, and answer-engine discoverability.
  • Implement AI-first SEO practices including conversational search optimization and topical entity mapping.
  • Monitor changes in AI-generated search results and identify new visibility opportunities.

4. On-Page & Content Optimization

  • Prepare SEO-first content briefs and collaborate closely with content writers.
  • Use AI and NLP tools (ChatGPT, SurferSEO, Frase, Jasper, Gemini) to improve content relevance and depth.
  • Ensure content aligns with EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) principles.
  • Optimize metadata, schema markup, heading structures, internal links, and semantic relevance.
  • Improve content for featured snippets, People Also Ask, AI summaries, and rich search results.

5. Technical SEO & Automation

  • Perform advanced technical SEO audits using Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, and enterprise crawling tools.
  • Resolve crawlability, indexation, canonicalization, Core Web Vitals, and performance issues.
  • Work with developers to ensure SEO best practices are implemented correctly.
  • Implement structured data and scalable technical SEO frameworks.
  • Build and support SEO automation workflows using Python, APIs, AI tools, or no-code platforms.
  • Support large-scale websites, multi-domain structures, and international SEO implementations.

6. Off-Page SEO, Digital PR & Authority Building

  • Develop ethical and scalable link-building and authority-building campaigns.
  • Support AI-assisted outreach and personalization workflows.
  • Monitor backlink quality, toxic links, and domain authority metrics.
  • Collaborate on digital PR and brand visibility initiatives.

7. Analytics, Reporting & Performance Insights

  • Measure SEO performance using GA4, GSC, Looker Studio, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other analytics platforms.
  • Build insightful dashboards aligned with business KPIs and organic growth objectives.
  • Track visibility across traditional SERPs and AI-generated search experiences.
  • Use AI and automation to improve reporting efficiency and performance analysis.
  • Identify optimization opportunities using trends, anomalies, and competitive insights.

Requirements

Tools & Platforms Core SEO Tools: Google Search Console, GA4, Looker Studio, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, GTM

AI & Automation Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, SurferSEO, Frase, Jasper, ContentKing, Sitebulb, AirOps, NotebookLM

  • 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably within a digital agency environment.
  • Proven experience driving measurable SEO growth across multiple projects or industries.
  • Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page SEO, content SEO, and semantic optimization.
  • Experience with AI Overviews (AIO), GEO, and AI-assisted search optimization.
  • Understanding of how LLMs retrieve, summarize, and surface content.
  • Experience using AI tools and automation workflows within SEO operations.
  • Familiarity with automation platforms for SEO workflows is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking and performance-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication, reporting, presentation, and client-management skills.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, IT, or a related field.

If you are passionate about SEO, AI search, content systems, automation, and data-driven growth, this role is for you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary & Growth Opportunities
  • Advanced Training in AI Search, GEO & SEO Automation
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact global projects
  • Exposure to cutting-edge SEO and AI workflows
  • Paid Time Off
  • Work From Home
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Bonus
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven agency environment

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Summary, Resume

  • I have 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably within a digital agency managing multiple client accounts. yes / no
  • I have proven experience driving measurable organic growth across competitive industries or diverse client portfolios. yes / no
  • I have strong hands-on expertise in technical SEO, on-page optimization, content SEO, and semantic search. yes / no
  • I have experience optimizing for AI-powered search platforms such as Google AI Overviews (AIO), ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity. yes / no
  • I am proficient with core SEO tools including SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, GA4, and Google Search Console. yes / no
  • I have experience building or supporting SEO automation workflows (Python, APIs, no-code tools, AI tools, or similar). yes / no
  • I have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for SEO implementation purposes. yes / no
  • Describe a specific SEO project where you independently drove measurable organic growth. What was your strategy, how did you execute it, and what results did you achieve? written answer
  • How do you approach optimizing content for AI-powered search (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)? Share any practical strategies or examples. written answer
  • Walk us through your technical SEO audit process, what tools do you use, what are the key areas you focus on, and how do you prioritize findings? written answer
  • How do you manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while maintaining quality, meeting deadlines, and proactively communicating results? written answer
  • Where are you currently based?
  • What is your current notice period?
  • What is your current / expected monthly package? (Please mention the currency)
  • What is an Ideal time for a phone interview? Preferred Contact number?
  • Please share links to any SEO case studies, portfolio examples, or notable results (optional but strongly preferred).

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