SEO / GEO Search Specialist (AI & Answer Engine Optimization)

Underscore Marketing

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in an agency setting
  • Strong understanding of technical SEO and content strategy
  • Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) in SEO workflows
  • Familiarity with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) techniques
  • Proficient with SEO tools like Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Google Search Console
  • Analytical mindset with hands-on experience in performance reporting (GA4, Looker)
  • Ability to convert data insights into actionable recommendations for teams and clients

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement SEO strategies across various optimization types
  • Identify visibility improvement opportunities in traditional and AI-driven search results
  • Conduct keyword research to align with changing search behaviors
  • Optimize content for AI search experiences like Google AI and Bing Copilot
  • Structure content for search features like snippets and entity recognition
  • Utilize AI tools for keyword clustering and SEO audits
  • Create comprehensive reporting that connects SEO performance to business outcomes

Benefits

  • Be at the forefront of AI-driven search transformation
  • Work on innovative solutions that extend beyond traditional SEO
  • Collaborative and progressive team culture
  • Opportunity to shape emerging GEO and AI search solutions
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offerings
Full Job Description
SEO / GEO Search Specialist (AI & Answer Engine Optimization)

Location: Remote (U.S. preferred)
Level: Mid-Senior (4-5+ years experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SEO Specialist who is passionate about the future of search and has hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and agents to scale SEO strategies. This role will play a critical part in evolving our SEO offerings from traditional ranking models to AI-powered discovery and answer-driven visibility.

You'll work cross-functionally with teams to develop scalable, repeatable processes for keyword research, technical SEO, reporting, and onsite optimization.

Key Responsibilities

SEO Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and execute SEO strategies across technical, on-page, and content optimization.
  • Identify opportunities to improve visibility in both traditional SERPs and AI-driven answer environments.
  • Conduct keyword research aligned to evolving search behavior (including conversational and intent-based queries).

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
  • Optimize content for AI-powered search experiences (Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, etc.).
  • Structure content for featured snippets, entity recognition, and semantic relevance.
  • Partner with internal teams and clients to align outputs with answer-based discovery models.

AI & Automation
  • Build and/or utilize AI agents and tools to streamline:
    • Keyword research and clustering
    • SEO audits and issue identification
    • Reporting and performance analysis
  • Develop scalable workflows that improve efficiency and consistency across accounts

Technical SEO & Auditing
  • Perform site audits, identify technical issues, and provide actionable recommendations
  • Work with developers to implement fixes related to indexing, crawling, site speed, and structured data

Reporting & Insights
  • Create clear, actionable reporting that ties SEO performance to business outcomes
  • Translate complex SEO and AI trends into client-friendly insights and recommendations

Qualifications

Required
  • 4-5+ years of hands-on SEO experience (agency experience preferred)
  • Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy
  • Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or custom agents) for SEO workflows
  • Familiarity with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) or optimizing for AI-driven search experiences
  • Proficiency with SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console)
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in performance reporting (GA4, Looker, etc.)
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights for internal teams and clients

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
  • Experience working with pharma or healthcare clients
  • Understanding of regulatory considerations (MLR environments, compliance constraints)
  • Experience collaborating with paid media teams on integrated search strategies
  • Knowledge of structured data/schema and entity-based SEO

What Success Looks Like
  • Clear improvements in organic visibility across both traditional SERPs and AI answer experiences
  • Scalable AI-driven processes implemented across accounts
  • High-quality, client-ready insights that drive strategic decisions
  • Strong cross-team collaboration and "one team" execution across channels

Why Join Us
  • Be at the forefront of AI-driven search transformation
  • Work on innovative solutions beyond traditional SEO
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture
  • Opportunity to shape emerging GEO and AI search capabilities
  • We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits.


Interested?
Apply by submitting your resume and a brief note outlining your healthcare or media experience.

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