Description ABOUT US: Fusion92 is building the future of marketing through an unparalleled, data-driven approach to solving our clients' toughest problems. We call ourselves a Marketing Transformation Partner for clients, as through a culture of curiosity, fearlessness, teamwork, and leadership, we turn our expertise toward creating new paths forward where our services and technology together unlock unprecedented growth. We’re an independent, national enterprise based in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin, and Denver. Fusion92 is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace that drives a positive impact in our global community. We are experts across every field and discipline in marketing. Fusion92 is for those who are obsessed with curiosity and innovation. We unite data scientists, media buyers, copywriters, technologists, developers, consultants, coders, UX/UI specialists, designers, strategists, producers, operations pros, and more to deliver real results and to give answers to the unanswerable. We launch products, we have patented innovations, we create award-winning ideas — we transform businesses. We are dreamers and doers, and we are ready for you to join us. Our difference is our people. That's where you come in. If you're curious and looking for a integrated team where you can fearlessly collaborate and deliver best-in-class work, join us! Job Summary As an SEO Manager at Fusion92, you will lead and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to maximize client visibility and search engine ranking. You will conduct thorough keyword research, on-page optimization, and off-page link-building activities, as well as emerging areas like optimization for ranking within Large Language Models (LLMs). Your role will involve analyzing website performance, preparing performance reports, and providing actionable insights to clients. Bringing our core values — Curiosity, Fearlessness, Teamwork, and Leadership — to life will be critical to the success of this individual. Location: Candidates must be located in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, or Michigan. For individuals based in our Michigan and Illinois locations, this will be a hybrid role, requiring both in-office and remote work. For candidates in Texas and Colorado, this position will be fully remote. General Responsibilities • Learn our SEO processes and combine them with your existing SEO knowledge. • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the current state of SEO across these areas: technical SEO, on-page/content optimization, inbound-linking & authority development. • Manage client relationships to create long-term strategic consulting partnerships. • Analyze keyword research to align findings with client business objectives. • Audit client websites, competitors, and search engine results to identify organic opportunities. • Work with SEO specialists to leverage analytics and keyword research to develop, manage, and evolve quarterly and yearly SEO strategy roadmaps. • Prepare and deliver in-depth SEO analysis presentations around competitors, content gap, and linking to inform SEO strategies. • Execute a range of on-site, off-site, and technical SEO tasks including, but not limited to • Optimizing existing or developing new content • Performing regular technical SEO audits and providing recommendations to web developers for resolving issues • Creating 301 redirect maps • Create SEO maps for keyword targeting and include optimizations around metadata and URLs • Creating Schema • Identifying opportunities for internal linking • Building and executing link-building strategies to enhance off-page SEO. • Prepare and present client reports that identify insights and trends then provide proactive recommendations for overall organic performance, algorithm changes, and other competitive activity. Requirements KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: • 2-4 years of SEO experience • Experience working in a fast-paced environment. • Thrive in an environment where you are able to have autonomy and take ownership and leadership. • A full, complete understanding of SEO, and search engine algorithms, how SEO works, and how marketers can influence search results via on-page, off-page, local, and technical SEO strategies. technical improvements to the website's code, on-page optimizations, and linking strategies via • The ability to "illustrate SEO success and value" to our clients through reporting on web analytics, rankings, and other metrics that are SEO KPIs. • Proof of innovation - we hire innovative thinkers. You need a history of innovation to work at Fusion92. • Experience working with and communicating with clients • Excellent data and analysis skills, strong in tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Excel. • An understanding of the SEO tools and platforms available in the market such as SEMrush, ScreamingFrog, Looker Studio, and Ahrefs • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and website structures, as well as deep expertise in Technical SEO. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to simplify complex strategies and topics in a friendly, approachable manner and present complex topics to Clients • Expertise in completing keyword research and competitive analysis. • Tech Stack/Platforms: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CSS, Contentful The hiring range for this discipline within our industry is $60,000 to $80,000. Where an employee is paid within this range will depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, years of experience, education, internal pay structure, and other contributing factors. Disclaimer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex. We want to remind all job seekers to be aware of phishing scams when applying for roles online. Always verify email addresses align with the company domain before responding and be especially vigilant before sharing personal information. Our communication will • always • originate from a fusion92.com address and career-related correspondence will specifically come from recruitment@fusion92.com or from a member of our talent team with an email ending in fusion92.com . 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