Director, Earned and Owned Strategy (SEO and Content)
You Will Be
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Acting as the executive strategic lead on key accounts, accountable for client success
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Developing integrated earned strategy plans that combine SEO, Local SEO, Content Marketing, AI Search, and Digital Experience, while providing strategic direction to channel managers
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Translating complex business objectives into actionable roadmaps that drive measurable performance outcomes
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Leading local strategy initiatives, including local discoverability, GBP optimization strategy, and localized content frameworks
- Overseeing strategic frameworks for AI Search readiness, ensuring content and technical foundations are optimized for emerging search experiences
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Integrating AI-driven insights into forecasting, prioritization, and creative planning across Earned channels
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Partnering with client and internal channel and analytics teams to enhance operational workflows and reporting automation
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Leading cross-functional planning across key content activations
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Providing executive-level oversight of campaign ideation, launch, and measurement to maintain excellence in execution
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Identifying and capturing new organic growth opportunities across search and local search ecosystems
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Supporting business development through executive-level presentations, thought leadership, strategic consulting, and expansion opportunities across existing and prospective accounts
Leading Enterprise Client Strategy & Growth
Driving AI-Era Search Leadership
Collaborating Across Teams
Accelerating Growth
You Must Have
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Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Earned & Owned Media programs across SEO, Content, Local SEO, or adjacent digital channels in an agency client-facing role (preferred) and/or brand-side organization
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Experience managing integrated digital marketing campaigns that leverage cross-channel insights and collaboration
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Working experience with Web Analytics and SEMRush or similar SEO platforms
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Proven success managing large-scale, enterprise search and content transformation initiatives
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Deep understanding of AI Search evolution and organic discoverability trends
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Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to identify, prioritize, and respond to situations rapidly
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to unify teams across channels
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Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills; confident advising senior client leadership