Develop the framework and strategy for SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO), and Large Language Models (LLM), aligning with business and product goals
Create and drive the SEO/AEO/LLM roadmap, managing prioritization, execution and optimization of performance oriented initiatives; drive original and authoritative content at scale
Conduct in-depth technical and content audits; analyze how audiences discover and consume information across platforms; partner with analytics and finance teams to forecast, size, and measure impact via testing and experimentation
Partner with agencies, vendors and internal teams (Paid Media, Content, Operations, Product, Engineering) to translate strategy into action and establish EEAT practices
Partner with product teams to recommend strategic initiatives that improve discoverability including programmatic pages, content hubs, widgets, quizzes and off-site mentions
Continuously assess and review ecosystem and tools to keep the tech stack cutting-edge and efficient
Research and apply new methodologies in the evolving AI search landscape and set best practices
Serve as primary point of contact for all SEO, GEO, and LLM-related client questions, providing expert guidance, reporting and thought leadership
Requirements
10-15+ years of experience in SEO
Deep understanding of modern web technologies and how search and AI bots crawl, index, and rank sites
Proficiency with technical SEO, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Schema Markup
Demonstrated experience with Generative AI and large language models (LLMs)
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Senior leadership experience: developing strategy, leading agencies/vendors, mentoring team members, and cross-functional collaboration