Horizon Media · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization (Temp)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$2,115.38/wk - $2,500/wk
6+ years expHorizon Media is a leading marketing and advertising firm founded in 1989, known for its innovative approach and exceptional company culture. The SEO Associate Director will manage clients' organic search programs, develop strategies, oversee client relationships, and coordinate with various teams to optimize SEO performance.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital Media
Responsibilities
Strategy generation & execution across multiple clients
Project manage and work with multiple teams, including technical teams, to determine & build strategies for technical SEO implementation
Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives
Perform client work outlined in coordination with other media teams
Work with multiple levels of agency teams to provide the best organic search experience possible
Qualification
Required
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
A strong writer and presenter; able to articulate clearly and effectively
A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
An excellent communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively with developers & technical team as well as clients & account team
Able to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
Experienced in interpreting analytical data and identifying actionable opportunities
A strong project manager with practiced delegation skills, to ensure deliverables are being collaboratively developed with the appropriate level of guidance, meeting client deadlines and quality standards
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
6+ years' work experience in SEO, part of which was in supporting enterprise clients
Expert knowledge of all aspects of SEO, as well as solid understanding of all digital media disciplines
Expert knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Applications
A comprehensive understanding of key search engine ranking factors
Familiarity with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, and/or other industry tools
A thorough understanding of and the ability to conduct detailed on-site optimization
Proven ability to autonomously manage an ongoing SEO campaign
Knowledge of the inner workings of local search & local rankings
Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO
Preferred
A solid understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization / A/B Testing) is a plus
Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS is a plus
Google Analytics Certification is helpful
Brightedge Certification is a big plus
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company paid holidays
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Mental health and wellness resources
Pet insurance
Childcare resources
Identity theft insurance
Fertility assistance programs
Fitness reimbursement
Company
Horizon Media
Horizon Media is the largest and fastest growing privately held media services agency in the world.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (19)
2023 (6)
2022 (28)
2021 (14)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Richard Arenaro
Executive Vice President, CTO & CISO
Allan Johnston
SVP, Head of Program Management
Recent News
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