SEO Strategist (AI-Enhanced Search & Strategy) Job at Lost Search Media in Gilbe

SEO Strategist (AI-Enhanced Search & Strategy) Join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ. Collaboration and culture are at the heart of what we do.

Type : Full-Time | Experience : 5+ Years

Ready to lead the next evolution of SEO?

We’re looking for a data-driven strategist to join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ and drive client growth through cutting-edge AI-enhanced search strategies. If you're passionate about staying ahead of the curve and crafting audience-first SEO campaigns, this is the role for you.

The Role

You’re a seasoned SEO strategist with a passion for innovation, a consultant’s mindset, and a drive to lead impactful campaigns. You don't just follow SEO trends. You define them. You thrive on anticipating client needs before they speak them, and you understand that modern search strategy demands a blend of audience insight, technical expertise, content innovation, and AI-enhanced execution.

This isn’t a behind-the-scenes role. You'll collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to craft and execute organic growth plans that align with business objectives. Your work will go far beyond keywords and links. You'll deeply understand your clients' markets, competitors, and customers, and use that knowledge to build meaningful, measurable results.

Role Highlights

Lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple clients and verticals

Research far beyond SEO. Into audience needs, industry trends, and competitive gaps. To build campaigns that align with user intent

Collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to build trust, contribute strategic insights, and drive results

Use tools like GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.) to craft intelligent, data-backed strategies

Partner cross-functionally with content, design, analytics, and dev teams to create integrated campaigns

Leverage AI to automate and scale workflows. From brief creation to SERP pattern recognition to link prospecting

Explore opportunities for increasing brand visibility in AI-driven search interfaces. Like Google SGE, Bing Copilot, and chat-based tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity

Regularly report on campaign progress, translating data into clear business insights

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

Have 5+ years managing SEO campaigns and leading client relationships in an agency or fast-paced environment

Think in terms of people, not just keywords. And always prioritize user intent and audience-first strategy

Have hands-on experience implementing SEO : technical fixes, site structure, internal linking, schema, etc.

Excel at link building, digital PR, and off-site authority development

Understand local SEO strategy, GBP optimization, and citation management

Can confidently present to and consult with C-level stakeholders

Are passionate about the future of SEO and curious about how AI is changing the game

Are actively exploring how to increase visibility in emerging AI-powered search channels

Have project management chops and can juggle multiple client needs with ease

Bonus Points For :

Experience directing content strategy and collaborating with writers

Success in highly competitive industries or challenging local markets

Understanding of Core Web Vitals, programmatic SEO, or advanced schema

A personal blog, speaking experience, or public sharing of SEO / AI insights

This Role Might Not Be Right for You If...

Managing multiple projects and shifting contexts is overwhelming for you

You prefer set-it-and-forget-it execution over constant learning and iteration

You struggle with change or get frustrated by evolving tools and workflows

Why Lost Search Media?

At Lost Search, we’re building something different. A team of curious, driven professionals who show up ready to solve problems and make an impact. We move fast, stay sharp, and care deeply about doing right by our clients.

Competitive salary + bonuses based on performance

Paid time off & flexible schedules

Training budget + paid certifications

Tight-knit in-office culture in Gilbert, AZ

Room to grow as we scale

To apply, submit your resume and 1–2 examples of past SEO results to the hiring form on our website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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