AI Search Strategist

TITLE: AI Search Strategist

LOCATION: Remote, US

ANTICIPATED DURATION: 6-month Contract

Responsibilities:

• Lead GEO and AEO initiatives for a specific business unit using content and technical approaches to maximize AI search visibility.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the business unit, organic growth and SEO, and content teams to align on AI-search and visibility priorities.
• Translate emerging AI and search trends into recommendations for content creation, optimization, and distribution.
• Partner with centers of excellence and functional leads to embed AI search considerations into content planning and execution.
• Monitor and analyze search and discovery performance across AI platforms, traditional search engines, and social discovery channels.
• Use tools such as Google Search Console, Sprinklr, and web and social analytics platforms to uncover insights and measure impact.
• Identify quick-win opportunities and lead tactical initiatives to improve visibility across evolving discovery surfaces.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, data science, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in SEO.
• 2+ years of experience or familiarity with AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google AIO.
• Strong foundation in SEO and content strategy.
• Understanding of how audiences discover information across AI platforms, traditional search engines, and social surfaces.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Analytical mindset with a bias for action and measurable results.

Preferred Experience:

• 6–8+ years of experience in SEO, AI search, or digital marketing for enterprise-scale or global brands.
• Familiarity with AI-powered search and content strategy, with a track record of driving measurable results.
• Understanding of how AI-driven discovery surfaces such as AI overviews, conversational search, and generative recommendations impact organic reach.
• Deep understanding of website health best practices, technical SEO, and structured data for AI and LLM discoverability.
• Familiarity with web analytics, search tools, and social listening platforms such as Adobe Analytics, Adobe Experience Manager, Tableau, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, Profound, and Sprinklr.

The hourly pay range for this position (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location) is $49.21 to $102.13/hr in the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York Metro, $46.26 to $96.00/hr in the state of Washington and the rest of California and New York , and $43.30 to $89.87 in Colorado and in any state not already listed, the hourly pay range is $46.26 to $96.00. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA).

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to btolley@Synergishr.com.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at btolley@Synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.