Senior SEO / AEO Account Manager

# Freelance SEO Account Manager / SEO Support Lead We are hiring a highly skilled freelance AEO/SEO operator to take over end-to-end SEO execution across multiple client accounts. This is not a junior SEO assistant role. We need someone who can own the work, think strategically, manage deliverables, and produce client-ready output without constant correction. You will be responsible for on-page SEO, off-site SEO, AEO strategy, SEO deliverables, reporting support, and ongoing account execution across at least three major SEO clients to start. This role may expand across additional clients over time. This is a freelance contractor role. The monthly retainer is **$3,000/month** for the right person. ## Who We Are Looking For We are looking for an individual SEO account manager or senior SEO contractor who is highly intelligent, highly organized, and extremely conscientious. You should be able to step into existing SEO accounts and quickly understand: * What has already been done * What still needs to be done * What matters most for rankings, traffic, leads, and client outcomes * What work should be prioritized next * How to communicate clearly and professionally about SEO progress You must be able to work independently. If every deliverable needs to be reviewed, rewritten, corrected, or rebuilt, this role will not work. The right person is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning outcomes. ## Core Responsibilities You will help manage SEO execution across multiple client accounts, including: ### On-Page SEO * Page audits and optimization recommendations * Metadata optimization * Header structure improvements * Internal linking recommendations * Content refresh recommendations * Keyword mapping * URL and site architecture recommendations * Schema recommendations * Blog and landing page optimization * Content brief creation * Content QA before publication * SEO-focused page improvement plans ### AEO and AI Search Optimization We are especially interested in someone who is AEO-forward. You should understand how SEO is changing with AI search, answer engines, featured snippets, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other discovery surfaces. You should be able to help clients become more visible in answer-based search environments by improving: * Entity clarity * Topical authority * Structured answers * FAQ strategy * Schema markup recommendations * Source-worthy content * Comparison content * Definitions and explainers * E-E-A-T signals * Brand mentions and citations * Content formats that answer direct user questions clearly You do not need to pretend AEO is magic. You do need to understand how modern search visibility is shifting and how to build practical client deliverables around that shift. ### Off-Site SEO You should be able to help manage off-site SEO activities, including: * Backlink gap analysis * Competitor backlink research * Local citation opportunities * Directory opportunities * Digital PR recommendations * Outreach opportunity identification * Brand mention opportunities * Authority-building plans * Link quality review * Off-site SEO tracking We are not looking for spammy link building. We are looking for thoughtful authority-building work that supports real businesses. ### SEO Account Management Support You will also support the ongoing management of SEO clients by helping with: * Monthly SEO priorities * Deliverable tracking * SEO roadmap updates * Performance interpretation * Reporting notes * Client-facing summaries * Action item follow-through * Status updates * SEO opportunity identification You should be able to look at an SEO account and tell us what needs to happen next. ## Required Skills You should be strong in: * Technical SEO fundamentals * On-page SEO * Content SEO * Local SEO * Off-site SEO * Keyword research * Content strategy * Internal linking * Google Search Console * Google Analytics * Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, or similar tools * Client-ready communication * SEO reporting * Project management * AEO and modern search best practices You should be comfortable creating clear deliverables in Google Docs, Google Sheets, or similar tools. ## What We Care About Most The most important qualities for this role are: * High intelligence * Strong SEO judgment * Attention to detail * Reliability * Clean communication * Fast ramp-up ability * Client-ready work quality * Ability to hit deadlines * Ownership of deliverables * Practical understanding of AEO We care more about results than credentials. ## What This Role Is Not This is not a role for someone who needs step-by-step instructions for every task. This is not a role for an agency trying to quietly pass the work to a junior team member. This is not a role for someone who only knows how to write generic SEO recommendations. This is not a role for someone who misses deadlines, submits sloppy work, or needs heavy editing. We need one strong individual operator who can plug into our system and make the SEO department stronger immediately. ## Compensation This role pays **$3,000/month** as a contractor retainer. The role will start across at least three major SEO clients. The workload and relationship may grow over time if the work is excellent. ## To Apply Please start your pitch with the word **“purple”** so we know you read the full post. In your application, please include: 1. A short introduction explaining who you are and why you want this role. 2. A clear explanation of your SEO experience. 3. At least 2 to 3 SEO case studies showing real results. 4. Examples of deliverables you have created, such as audits, roadmaps, briefs, reports, or optimization plans. 5. Your approach to AEO and how you think SEO is changing. 6. The SEO tools you are strongest with. 7. Your availability and preferred working style. 8. Confirmation that you are an individual contractor, not an agency. 9. A short explanation of how you manage deadlines and client deliverables. Strong applicants will be able to show real thinking, real examples, and real results. Generic applications will not be considered.