SEO Manager (AI-Enhanced Search & Strategy)
Join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ. Collaboration and culture are at the heart of what we do. Type: Full-Time | Experience: 5+ Years
About the role
We’re looking for a data-driven strategist to join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ and drive client growth through cutting-edge AI-enhanced search strategies. If you're passionate about staying ahead of the curve and crafting audience-first SEO campaigns, this is the role for you.
You’re a seasoned SEO strategist with a passion for innovation, a consultant’s mindset, and a drive to lead impactful campaigns. You don't just follow SEO trends. You define them. You thrive on anticipating client needs before they speak them, and you understand that modern search strategy demands a blend of audience insight, technical expertise, content innovation, and AI-enhanced execution.
This isn’t a behind-the-scenes role. You'll collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to craft and execute organic growth plans that align with business objectives. Your work will go far beyond keywords and links. You'll deeply understand your clients' markets, competitors, and customers, and use that knowledge to build meaningful, measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple clients and verticals
- Research far beyond SEO: audience needs, industry trends, and competitive gaps to build campaigns that align with user intent
- Collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to build trust, contribute strategic insights, and drive results
- Use tools like GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.) to craft intelligent, data-backed strategies
- Partner cross-functionally with content, design, analytics, and dev teams to create integrated campaigns
- Leverage AI to automate and scale workflows, from brief creation to SERP pattern recognition to link prospecting
- Explore opportunities for increasing brand visibility in AI-driven search interfaces, like Google SGE, Bing Copilot, and chat-based tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity
- Regularly report on campaign progress, translating data into clear business insights
Requirements
- 5+ years managing SEO campaigns and leading client relationships in an agency or fast-paced environment
- Think in terms of people, not just keywords; always prioritize user intent and audience-first strategy
- Hands-on experience implementing SEO: technical fixes, site structure, internal linking, schema, etc.
- Excel at link building, digital PR, and off-site authority development
- Understand local SEO strategy, GBP optimization, and citation management
- Confidently present to and consult with C-level stakeholders
- Passionate about the future of SEO and curious about how AI is changing the game
- Actively exploring how to increase visibility in emerging AI-powered search channels
- Project management chops and ability to juggle multiple client needs with ease
Bonus Points For
- Experience directing content strategy and collaborating with writers
- Success in highly competitive industries or challenging local markets
- Understanding of Core Web Vitals, programmatic SEO, or advanced schema
- A personal blog, speaking experience, or public sharing of SEO/AI insights
Why Lost Search Media?
At Lost Search, we’re building something different. A team of curious, driven professionals who show up ready to solve problems and make an impact. We move fast, stay sharp, and care deeply about doing right by our clients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonuses based on performance
- Paid time off & flexible schedules
- Training budget + paid certifications
- Tight-knit in-office culture in Gilbert, AZ
- Room to grow as we scale