SEO Manager

Atomic - Remote Jobs

. Own project planning, process, and delivery across the agency .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategy, technical optimization, and content development to drive organic growth across multiple client accounts. Proficient in utilizing analytics tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance search performance and deliver actionable insights.

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SEO Strategy ManagementTechnical SEO ExpertiseKeyword Research ProficiencyGoogle Analytics 4 ExperienceContent Optimization Skills

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Hard Skills

SEOAEOGEOKeyword ResearchTechnical SEOOn-Page OptimizationContent StrategyPerformance AnalysisSite AuditsCrawl Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google Search ConsoleSEMrushAhrefsScreaming FrogLooker StudioSitebulbWordPressWebflowDrupalAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEnrollment MarketingEducation TechnologyAI Search Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own project planning, process, and delivery across the agency
Guide client work from conception to completion, on time and within budget, across every service line
Own the strategy, execution, and optimization of SEO initiatives across multiple partner accounts
Develop long-term organic growth strategies
Lead technical and content optimization efforts
Identify new opportunities across SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Develop and execute SEO, AEO, and GEO strategies across multiple higher education partner accounts
Build SEO roadmaps aligned with enrollment goals and business objectives
Conduct keyword, topic, competitor, entity, and search intent research
Lead technical SEO initiatives including site audits, crawl analysis, indexing, Core Web Vitals, structured data, and internal linking
Partner with Web Development teams to prioritize and implement technical SEO improvements
Optimize website content, landing pages, and content hubs for search visibility, user experience, and AI discoverability
Identify content gaps and opportunities to strengthen topical authority across the student journey
Monitor rankings, organic traffic, conversions, and other SEO KPIs to deliver actionable insights
Own monthly SEO reporting and communicate strategic recommendations to stakeholders
Stay current on search algorithm updates, AI search advancements, and evolving SEO best practices
Evaluate emerging search technologies and AI tools to improve workflows and search performance
Contribute to SEO documentation, operational standards, and continuous process improvements
Collaborate across Content, Web Development, Analytics, Paid Media, and Account Management teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of hands-on SEO experience with proven organic growth results
Experience independently managing SEO strategy across multiple websites or client accounts
Strong technical SEO expertise, including audits, indexing, structured data, Core Web Vitals, and on-page optimization
Deep understanding of keyword research, search intent, content strategy, and performance analysis
Experience using Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Looker Studio, Sitebulb, or similar platforms
Working knowledge of AEO, GEO, semantic search, entity optimization, and AI-powered search experiences
Excellent editorial, proofreading, and content optimization skills
Experience working within CMS platforms such as WordPress, Webflow, Drupal, or similar
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities across several client accounts simultaneously
Experience in higher education, enrollment marketing, or education technology is a bonus
Previous agency experience managing multiple client accounts is a bonus
Familiarity with CRM platforms and enrollment-focused reporting is a bonus
Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, AirOps, or similar is a bonus
Passion for emerging AI search technologies and the future of organic search is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of higher education institutions
Exposure to cutting-edge SEO, AEO, GEO, and AI search initiatives
Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Opportunity to influence the evolution of the agency's SEO services and best practices