Associate Director, SEO & AI Search

Sosemo • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, SEO & AI Search is a senior strategic leader responsible for driving client performance, managing team delivery, and developing scalable SEO and AI-enabled workflows. This role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables while improving operational efficiency through structured processes and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6–8+ years of SEO experience.
• Proven experience managing complex SEO strategies and clients.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, analytics, and content strategy.
• Experience building or improving workflows, SOPs, or operational systems.
• Experience with AI-enabled workflows, automation, or prompt libraries.
• Strong understanding of QA, governance, and workflow reliability.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving adoption of new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO, GEO, and AI visibility strategy for key client accounts.
• Oversee technical SEO, content strategy, and performance optimization.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor in client meetings and planning.
• Review deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and impact.
• Mentor and manage SEO Managers and junior team members.
• Set quality standards and ensure adherence to the “Sosemo Approach.”
• Support training and development across the team.
• Map SEO workflows end-to-end and identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement scalable processes and templates.
• Create operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge resources.
• Design AI-enabled workflows that improve efficiency and consistency.
• Develop prompt frameworks and reusable prompt libraries.
• Convert internal methodologies into structured, repeatable systems.
• Establish QA processes, approval checkpoints, and escalation paths.
• Train team members on AI tools, workflows, and prompt usage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid vacation and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior