Director of SEO

Are you a dynamic SEO leader who's already rethinking search for the AI era - not just optimizing for Google, but for how brands show up in Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and every other place people are now asking questions?

Impact Media, a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Huntington, WV is looking for an experienced Director of SEO to build and lead our SEO department. This is a senior, strategic role - you'll own client strategy, reporting, and team-building, while directing a mix of internal team members and our existing contractor network to execute the work.

This is not a hands-on-keyboard-only role, and it's not entry- or mid-level. We're looking for someone who has already led SEO for real client accounts, already knows how to build and manage a team, and is ready to build something with us as we scale - not learn how to do the job.

About Impact Media

Impact Media is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Huntington, WV \& Montreal, QC, specializing in social video production, content creation, paid advertisement, conversion focused funnels, and search engine optimization. We believe marketing should be sustainable, ethical, and impactful - our mission is to help purpose-driven brands and social impact initiatives succeed through content that aligns with their values. We work with a range of clients across industries, with a particular focus in addiction recovery center marketing for search engine optimization - a space where trust, accuracy, and ranking credibility (E-E-A-T) really matter.

Role \& Responsibilities

• Own SEO strategy, roadmaps, and reporting across our client portfolio - including guiding new clients into our existing account infrastructure
• Lead and build the SEO department: mentor internal team members, and vet, onboard, and manage contractors from our existing network (or source new ones as we scale)
• Develop and maintain internal playbooks/SOPs so strategy and quality stay consistent as the team grows
• Be the primary strategic and communication point of contact for clients - proactive updates, clear reporting, and confident handling of client meetings
• Build and maintain conversion-focused reporting systems that clearly tie SEO work to leads and ROI, not just rankings and traffic
• Lead our approach to AEO/AI search - how our clients show up in AI-generated answers (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews, etc.) - and how we use AI tools internally to work smarter and faster
• Conduct technical and content audits to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages
• Stay ahead of algorithm updates, AI search evolution, and emerging tools to keep our service offering sharp

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional SEO experience, with a proven track record leading and growing client accounts
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Direct client-facing experience - comfortable running meetings, handling questions in real time, and being the face of strategy for a client
• Demonstrated experience building conversion/lead reporting systems - you must be able to walk us through real case studies and show how you've tied SEO work to actual business results, not just traffic or keyword rankings
• Experience leading or building a team - internal staff, contractors, or both
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM tools for both SEO workflow efficiency and AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) - you should be able to speak to how you've used AI in your own process, and how you're positioning clients to show up in AI-generated answers
• Comfortable with our core toolset: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google (Looker Studio, Search Console, Business Profile, GA4), Search Atlas - open to other tools you bring with you

Ideal Skills \& Traits For Job

• Strategic Vision - can build roadmaps tied to real client business goals, not vanity metrics
• Leadership - can build and run a team, not just execute individually
• Systems-Minded - thinks in playbooks and repeatable processes as we scale
• Communication - clear with clients and non-technical stakeholders
• Results-Oriented - obsessed with proving ROI, not just activity

Commitment + Job Specifications

• Huntington, WV: Primarily remote, with occasional in-office collaboration as needed for local team meetings, client meetings, planning sessions, or company initiatives.
• Full-time employee (40 hours/week), three-month introductory period.
• Target start date: August 15, 2026

Compensation

• $65,000-$75,000 USD based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to department growth, client retention, and measurable business results.
• Meaningful opportunities for compensation growth as the SEO department expands.

Benefits

• Performance based bonuses
• Wellness programs
• Flexible Work Hours
• Independence
• Remote or Work from home options
• Career Training/Advancement Opportunities
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Time-Off
• Dynamic business culture
• Financial Wellness Education
• How To Apply

Please send an introduction of yourself, experience, and why you are a great fit for this position to or apply through this form: Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Application question(s):
• Have you previously managed a team (internal employees or contractors) and created repeatable SOPs/playbooks?
• Are you actively optimizing client content for AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Overviews)?
• Have you built conversion-focused reporting systems that directly link SEO to business revenue and leads (not just traffic and rankings)?

Experience

• managing multi-client SEO portfolios in an agency setting?: 5 years (required)
• Location:
• Montréal, QC (required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC