SEO & AI Search Content Manager

Step

SEO and AI-search manager growing organic discovery for Step’s mobile-first banking platform. Owning Money 101 content, technical SEO, backlinks, digital PR, and YouTube optimization.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategy and execution, with a strong focus on content optimization for AI search platforms and personal finance topics. Proven ability to manage content production, backlink acquisition, and digital PR campaigns effectively.

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SEO Strategy OwnershipContent Optimization for AI SearchBacklink Acquisition CampaignsYouTube SEOFluency with Ahrefs or SEMrush

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Hard Skills

On-Page SEOTechnical SEOKeyword StrategyContent AuditsAEO and GEO KnowledgeHTMLCSSContent ManagementData AnalysisPersonal Finance Content Creation

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsEditing SkillsProject ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google Search ConsoleGA4ContentfulAI Search Platforms

Industry Keywords

FintechConsumer AppDigital PRE-E-A-T SignalsOrganic Traffic Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own SEO across step.com, including on-page optimization, site architecture, internal linking, Core Web Vitals, and technical audits, partnering with web engineering to ship fixes
Drive the Money 101 blog end to end through editorial strategy, keyword and topic research, daily content planning, publishing, writing, freelance and AI-assisted production, and content audits
Optimize content for LLM and AI-search visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews
Build Step’s authority through backlink acquisition and digital PR
Optimize social channels, especially YouTube, for search visibility
Partner with Performance and Affiliate teams to optimize ad and affiliate content
Establish E-E-A-T signals and partner with legal/compliance on financial-marketing requirements
Own reporting on rankings, traffic, conversions, and AI citation share

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years in SEO and content, including at least one role owning strategy and hands-on execution at a consumer app, fintech, or growth-stage startup
Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to produce polished, accurate personal finance content daily
Demonstrated success growing organic traffic through keyword strategy, on-page SEO, technical SEO, and ranking content
Working knowledge of AEO and GEO, including how LLMs and AI search platforms select, summarize, and cite sources
Hands-on experimentation with optimizing content for AI search platforms
Experience with YouTube SEO or video content optimization
Fluency with Ahrefs or SEMrush, Google Search Console, GA4, and schema/structured data
Experience running backlink and digital PR campaigns
Ability to manage a daily publishing operation, technical roadmap, and experiments simultaneously
Personal finance or fintech experience is an advantage
Familiarity with Contentful and light HTML/CSS is an advantage
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Stock options
Generous medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401k plan with Safe Harbor company matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid company holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return to work
Company-provided technology package