Senior SEO Manager (Remote)

Silverback Strategies is a performance marketing agency built to help marketers grow and capitalize on change. Ad Age, Inc Magazine, The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, and The Washington Business Journal have recognized Silverback as one of the best places to work.

We hire the best and help them get better. Regardless of title or tenure, every Silverbacker plays a role in helping our agency get better. Today, we’re looking to add a new

Senior SEO Manager

to the team.
Silverback’s next Senior SEO Manager will serve as a premier subject matter expert in all things related to SEO & Organic Search. You will develop and manage a portfolio of 4-6 SEO accounts while building great client relationships and managing projects & deliverables. You’ll bring a scrappy & tenacious attitude to your work, diving headfirst into the “new frontier” of organic search by pushing the boundaries of AI search testing. You’ll flex best-in-class data analysis chops to break down performance metrics and directly impact the success of our clients’ businesses. Here’s what we expect from our Senior SEO Manager:
\Strategic Chops:

Responsible for driving and executing the strategy, innovation and performance of multiple client SEO strategies.
Fluently leverage tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other SEO platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Client-Facing:

Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients’ primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO. Clearly communicate complex SEO strategy and execution details to clients in a digestible, jargon-free manner.
Client Management:

Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients — an extension of their marketing team — to build long-lasting client relationships.
Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema. Prioritize performance-based initiatives and drive authoritative content at scale.
Process/Delivery Improvements:

Identify opportunities to improve the SEO delivery and process to increase the value of the work or improve efficiency.
Data Analysis:

Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life.
Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives.
Agency Background:

You’ve previously “done the work” at another performance marketing agency, and know what it takes to deliver results.
5+ years of overall relevant marketing/SEO experience is required.
You must be comfortable building rapport, establishing expertise / credibility, and serving as the face of the SEO engagement with your assigned clients.
Embrace Complexity:

As a Senior SEO Manager, this role will be exposed to more complex and challenging situations. AI Search Testing & Optimization:

You have hands-on experience optimizing for AI search (not theoretical; Being able to build & execute SEO strategies across multiple industries is crucial, but your ability to tie SEO wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business, bottom line, etc is what will make you a superstar.
Content Experience:

You’re an expert at driving content strategy based on audience, keyword and competitor research. You have a strong ability to craft content briefs to provide to content teams for production.
Tools/Platforms:

You’re a pro with common SEO tools & platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, AHRefs, and Screaming Frog.
Project & Time Management:

You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight. Do cool sh*t:

From media to SEO to measurement, learn the cutting edge of what works.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
~ Virtual Team Events and a fun, casual, inclusive company culture
~ Summer Fridays
~Employment decisions are made without regard to age, color, disability, family, genetic information, origin, race, religion, sex.