Seismic Digital · 4 days ago
Search Engine Optimization Manager
Leawood, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSeismic Digital is an award-winning, full-service consumer insights, digital strategy & activation firm. The SEO Manager is responsible for leading and implementing robust SEO strategies to enhance clients' organic presence while collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality results.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Maintain a strong understanding of clients’ goals, business needs, and customer intent
Lead holistic SEO + AIO strategy to improve visibility across traditional search engines and emerging answer engines (Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, ChatGPT Search, Gemini, etc.)
Create and execute data-driven plans to improve rankings, visibility, and entity authority
Lead technical SEO, content optimization, and on-page/off-page initiatives, including structured data improvements
Analyze performance data to deliver clear, insight-driven recommendations
Identify opportunities to improve site experience, content quality, and technical performance
Conduct keyword, intent, and answer-engine query research; build keyword and entity topic groups
Serve as an internal/external expert on SEO, AIO, and AI-driven search trends
Produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc performance reports
Complete detailed SEO audits covering technical, content, and authority factors
Ensure new pages follow SEO and AIO best practices, including technical optimizations, content structure, and schema
Provide monthly on-page recommendations supporting established strategy
Grow off-site authority through content placement, digital PR, and entity-building tactics
Perform monthly local brand audits to maintain optimized Google Business Profiles
Lead SEO/AEO training and contribute to documentation and best practices
Stay current with SEO, generative search, AI ranking updates, and digital experience trends
Support company success through additional marketing and operational projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Proficiency using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
Proficiency using SEMRush, Screaming Frog and/or other related SEO tools
Working knowledge of coding standards and best practices
Proficiency in developing and managing link building strategies for clients
3 years experience across Content & Technical SEO; agency experience strongly preferred
Demonstrable knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the SEO industry
Strong organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally, and provide exceptional service, both internally and externally at all times
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or other Business discipline preferred, but not required
Benefits
Employer-paid medical insurance
Dental and vision
Health savings account
Life insurance
401k
Paid time off
Mental health days
Flexible work environment
Sabbatical leave
Parental and paw-ternal leave policies
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Guest speakers
Matching gifts
Volunteer days
Company
Seismic Digital
Seismic Digital is a consumer insights, digital strategy and activation firm serving global to local clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jim Henderson
Partner
Nick Barkman
Chief Growth Officer
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