Horizon Media
Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization (Temp)
Horizon Media, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Description
Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is consistently named to multiple Best Places to Work lists. Together we are building a place of belonging.
What You’ll Do The SEO Associate Director is central to the SEO team and is responsible for the overall management and success of our clients’ organic search programs. The position will have reports at the analyst and senior analyst levels. The typical breakdown of the SEO Manager’s core activities is as follows:
Strategy generation & execution across multiple clients
Project manage and work with multiple teams, including technical teams, to determine & build strategies for technical SEO implementation
Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives
Perform client work outlined in coordination with other media teams
Work with multiple levels of agency teams to provide the best organic search experience possible
Who You Are
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
A strong writer and presenter; able to articulate clearly and effectively
A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
An excellent communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively with developers & technical team as well as clients & account team
Able to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
Experienced in interpreting analytic data and identifying actionable opportunities
A strong project manager with practiced delegation skills, to ensure deliverables are being collaboratively developed with the appropriate level of guidance, meeting client deadlines and quality standards
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
6+ years’ work experience in SEO, part of which was in supporting enterprise clients
Expert knowledge of all aspects of SEO, as well as solid understanding of all digital media disciplines
Expert knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Applications
A comprehensive understanding of key search engine ranking factors
Familiarity with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, and/or other industry tools
Ability to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
A thorough understanding of and the ability to conduct detailed on-site optimization
Ability to interpret analytics data and identify actionable opportunities
Proven ability to autonomously manage an ongoing SEO campaign
Knowledge of the inner workings of local search & local rankings
Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO
A solid understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization / A/B Testing) is a plus
Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS is a plus
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Google Analytics Certification is helpful
Brightedge Certification is a big plus
Physical Activity and Work Environment No physical activity required. Some travel may be required for trade shows, publisher/client visits, etc.
Salary Range $2,115.38 to $2,500 per week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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What You’ll Do The SEO Associate Director is central to the SEO team and is responsible for the overall management and success of our clients’ organic search programs. The position will have reports at the analyst and senior analyst levels. The typical breakdown of the SEO Manager’s core activities is as follows:
Strategy generation & execution across multiple clients
Project manage and work with multiple teams, including technical teams, to determine & build strategies for technical SEO implementation
Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives
Perform client work outlined in coordination with other media teams
Work with multiple levels of agency teams to provide the best organic search experience possible
Who You Are
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
A strong writer and presenter; able to articulate clearly and effectively
A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
An excellent communicator both orally and in writing, with the ability to communicate effectively with developers & technical team as well as clients & account team
Able to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
Experienced in interpreting analytic data and identifying actionable opportunities
A strong project manager with practiced delegation skills, to ensure deliverables are being collaboratively developed with the appropriate level of guidance, meeting client deadlines and quality standards
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
6+ years’ work experience in SEO, part of which was in supporting enterprise clients
Expert knowledge of all aspects of SEO, as well as solid understanding of all digital media disciplines
Expert knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Applications
A comprehensive understanding of key search engine ranking factors
Familiarity with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, and/or other industry tools
Ability to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
A thorough understanding of and the ability to conduct detailed on-site optimization
Ability to interpret analytics data and identify actionable opportunities
Proven ability to autonomously manage an ongoing SEO campaign
Knowledge of the inner workings of local search & local rankings
Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO
A solid understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization / A/B Testing) is a plus
Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS is a plus
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Google Analytics Certification is helpful
Brightedge Certification is a big plus
Physical Activity and Work Environment No physical activity required. Some travel may be required for trade shows, publisher/client visits, etc.
Salary Range $2,115.38 to $2,500 per week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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