Social Habit Marketing
SEO / GEO / AEO Specialist
Location:
Houston, TX | Hybrid Type:
Full-Time, Contractor At
Social Habit Marketing , we help ambitious brands grow their influence and revenue through data-backed marketing strategies that actually convert. We're looking for an
AI-forward SEO Specialist
- someone who not only dominates traditional SEO but also understands the emerging role of
AI-driven search visibility (AEO - Answer Engine Optimization)
and the power of
being recommended by tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity . If you're hungry to lead the future of organic growth and know how to get client brands
mentioned
by AI tools, not just ranked on Google, then you're the kind of strategist we want on our team. What You'll Own (Key Responsibilities)
AI-Enhanced SEO Strategy
Develop SEO + AEO roadmaps that integrate AI-based search trends and LLM visibility. Optimize client content to
be referenced, cited, or sourced by AI models like ChatGPT . Strategy & Planning
Build quarterly SEO game plans aligned with business and AI-driven search goals. Prioritize initiatives that impact
both search engines and AI-powered discovery tools . Keyword Research & Mapping
Build
intent-driven
keyword clusters focused on traditional SERPs
and
AI prompts. Identify semantic structures that align with
natural language model interpretations . On-Page, Technical & AEO SEO
Own all things meta: titles, descriptions, headers, schema, and rich snippets. Optimize for AI indexation - answer engine optimization (AEO), featured snippets, knowledge graph inclusion. Implement and test structured data that supports
AI comprehension and summarization. AI Entity Optimization
Build out and
reinforce brand and author entities
for inclusion in
ChatGPT citations and source recommendations . Audit for
E-E-A-T signals
that AI and Google alike use to measure trustworthiness. Analytics & Reporting
Build dashboards across GA4, GSC, Track SERP + AI visibility metrics (brand mentions in AI summaries, inclusion in chatbot responses, etc.). Local SEO
Manage and optimize GBP (Google Business Profiles). Ensure consistent and structured data that enhances local discovery in both search engines and
AI-powered local guides . Content Collaboration
Collaborate with writers to ensure content is
machine-readable and AI-citable . Provide content briefs that prioritize
informational depth
and
semantic richness . Link Earning (Not Buying)
Build strategic relationships that result in
high-authority backlinks and AI-trusted sources . Monitor and disavow toxic links. SEO + AI Testing
Run controlled experiments across
SEO and AI exposure variables
(e.g., question-answer format content, expert citations, prompt engineering for mentions). Track and report improvements in
AI-based visibility . You'll Crush It Here If You Have:
1-4+ years of SEO experience with provable wins in organic growth. Familiarity with
AI content trends
and
LLM-based search behavior . Command of GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress/Webflow. Understanding of
E-E-A-T , structured data, and on-page best practices. Strong writing and data communication chops. A bias toward action Bonus Points For:
Experience optimizing content to appear in
ChatGPT/ Perplexity / Gemini Citations Familiarity with tools like NeuronWriter, SurferSEO, or Frase. Experience with programmatic SEO or prompt engineering. What You'll Be Measured On (KPIs):
Growth in organic sessions, non-brand rankings, and
AI tool visibility . Featured snippet wins and
LLM model mentions . Technical SEO health improvements (CWV, crawlability, etc.) Ethical backlink growth. Conversion from organic traffic. First 90 Days Game Plan
Days 0-30:
Audit SEO + AEO readiness, identify quick wins Days 31-60:
Optimize key pages for both SERP + AI response formats, ship content briefs Days 61-90:
Launch internal linking + AEO entity plan, run first AI SEO test, deliver Q4 roadmap Tools You'll Use
GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress/Webflow, Google Sheets, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude How to Apply
Email
operations@
with: Your resume 2-3 case studies (wins, tools used, metrics) Optional: Screenshots showing
AI-based mentions or citations from tools like ChatGPT
Location:
Houston, TX | Hybrid Type:
Full-Time, Contractor At
Social Habit Marketing , we help ambitious brands grow their influence and revenue through data-backed marketing strategies that actually convert. We're looking for an
AI-forward SEO Specialist
- someone who not only dominates traditional SEO but also understands the emerging role of
AI-driven search visibility (AEO - Answer Engine Optimization)
and the power of
being recommended by tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity . If you're hungry to lead the future of organic growth and know how to get client brands
mentioned
by AI tools, not just ranked on Google, then you're the kind of strategist we want on our team. What You'll Own (Key Responsibilities)
AI-Enhanced SEO Strategy
Develop SEO + AEO roadmaps that integrate AI-based search trends and LLM visibility. Optimize client content to
be referenced, cited, or sourced by AI models like ChatGPT . Strategy & Planning
Build quarterly SEO game plans aligned with business and AI-driven search goals. Prioritize initiatives that impact
both search engines and AI-powered discovery tools . Keyword Research & Mapping
Build
intent-driven
keyword clusters focused on traditional SERPs
and
AI prompts. Identify semantic structures that align with
natural language model interpretations . On-Page, Technical & AEO SEO
Own all things meta: titles, descriptions, headers, schema, and rich snippets. Optimize for AI indexation - answer engine optimization (AEO), featured snippets, knowledge graph inclusion. Implement and test structured data that supports
AI comprehension and summarization. AI Entity Optimization
Build out and
reinforce brand and author entities
for inclusion in
ChatGPT citations and source recommendations . Audit for
E-E-A-T signals
that AI and Google alike use to measure trustworthiness. Analytics & Reporting
Build dashboards across GA4, GSC, Track SERP + AI visibility metrics (brand mentions in AI summaries, inclusion in chatbot responses, etc.). Local SEO
Manage and optimize GBP (Google Business Profiles). Ensure consistent and structured data that enhances local discovery in both search engines and
AI-powered local guides . Content Collaboration
Collaborate with writers to ensure content is
machine-readable and AI-citable . Provide content briefs that prioritize
informational depth
and
semantic richness . Link Earning (Not Buying)
Build strategic relationships that result in
high-authority backlinks and AI-trusted sources . Monitor and disavow toxic links. SEO + AI Testing
Run controlled experiments across
SEO and AI exposure variables
(e.g., question-answer format content, expert citations, prompt engineering for mentions). Track and report improvements in
AI-based visibility . You'll Crush It Here If You Have:
1-4+ years of SEO experience with provable wins in organic growth. Familiarity with
AI content trends
and
LLM-based search behavior . Command of GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress/Webflow. Understanding of
E-E-A-T , structured data, and on-page best practices. Strong writing and data communication chops. A bias toward action Bonus Points For:
Experience optimizing content to appear in
ChatGPT/ Perplexity / Gemini Citations Familiarity with tools like NeuronWriter, SurferSEO, or Frase. Experience with programmatic SEO or prompt engineering. What You'll Be Measured On (KPIs):
Growth in organic sessions, non-brand rankings, and
AI tool visibility . Featured snippet wins and
LLM model mentions . Technical SEO health improvements (CWV, crawlability, etc.) Ethical backlink growth. Conversion from organic traffic. First 90 Days Game Plan
Days 0-30:
Audit SEO + AEO readiness, identify quick wins Days 31-60:
Optimize key pages for both SERP + AI response formats, ship content briefs Days 61-90:
Launch internal linking + AEO entity plan, run first AI SEO test, deliver Q4 roadmap Tools You'll Use
GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress/Webflow, Google Sheets, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude How to Apply
operations@
with: Your resume 2-3 case studies (wins, tools used, metrics) Optional: Screenshots showing
AI-based mentions or citations from tools like ChatGPT