Associate Director, SEO Specialist

Accelerated Digital Media

Associate Director leading technical SEO operations, audits, pre-launch migrations, and pre-sales support for OuterBox, a digital marketing agency. Managing Specialists and SEO delivery quality.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing SEO teams and projects, with a strong focus on technical SEO, audits, and pre-launch strategies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality SEO solutions that align with current trends and best practices.

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5–7+ Years Of SEO ExperienceTeam ManagementTechnical SEOGoogle Analytics ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Technical SEOSEO AuditsPre-launch SEOSEO StrategyData ManipulationHTMLCSSSEO ToolsetsTrend AnalysisQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleScreaming FrogBotifyDeepCrawlSEOClarityBrightEdgeWordPressShopifyMagento

Industry Keywords

SEO LifecyclePre-sales SupportLink BuildingClient CommunicationCross-functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MagentoWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day management of the SEO Specialist team, including intake, triage, and prioritization of SEO tasks and requests
Directly manage Lead SEO Specialists and SEO Specialists, overseeing staffing, workload distribution, quality, and delivery timelines
Manage and mentor the Specialist responsible for pre-launch SEO on web projects
Oversee pre-launch SEO deliverables, including technical setup, migration checklists, redirect mapping, and information architecture review
Serve as primary contact and quality reviewer for pre-launch SEO work, coordinating with Web, Development, UX, and Project Management teams
Lead SEO audits across the department, including scoping, resourcing, execution oversight, and final quality review
Lead pre-sales SEO support, including audits, technical scoping, and SEO input for pitches, RFPs, and proposals
Manage and deliver signed SEO products from kickoff through delivery
Partner with the Director of SEO Operations on capacity planning, staffing forecasts, escalations, and department priorities
Set and enforce SOPs and QA standards across Specialist work, pre-launch SEO, audits, and pre-sales engagements
Act as escalation point for complex or high-stakes technical SEO issues
Collaborate with SEO Strategists, Content, UX, Development, Sales, and Media teams
Provide regular reporting and status updates to the Director of SEO Operations
Identify process and workflow gaps, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement
Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development planning for the Specialist team
Ensure work reflects current search trends, algorithm shifts, LLM/AI search behaviors, and technical SEO best practices
Manage SEO projects and coordinate internal resources and Sales to scope short-term SEO projects
Handle client communication and project management when needed
Oversee internal Link Building service and maintain internal partner databases

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of SEO experience, including technical SEO, audits, pre-launch/migration SEO, and pre-sales support
Proven experience managing a team, including other managers/leads
Strong understanding of the full SEO lifecycle: strategy, execution, QA, reporting, and refinement
Ability to run day-to-day team operations at scale
Demonstrated success partnering with Sales or New Business teams on pitches, proposals, or scoping
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills for pre-sales and client-facing settings
High proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Botify/DeepCrawl, SEOClarity/BrightEdge, and standard SEO toolsets
Advanced spreadsheet skills, including formulas, data manipulation, and trend analysis
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and common CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce
Experience collaborating with Development, UX, and Project Management teams on web launches and migrations
Must be located in the USA
Must be authorized to work without employer visa sponsorship; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
401(k) & Retirement Savings
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Remote-First Culture
Professional Development
Employee Referral Program
Additional perks designed to help employees stay healthy, productive, and fulfilled