Associate Director - Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

About DigitasLBi

DigitasLBi, the leading, "most complete" global digital agency network partners with some of the foremost marketers and brands in the world. Also a top ten global agency, DigitasLBi comprises of 5,700 best-in-class digital and technology experts in 25 countries around the world. 

In 2012, Digitas and LBi received a combined total of over 200 awards globally including two Cannes Lions Grand Prix's and SXSW People's Choice Award. Digitas was also recently named OMMA Agency of the Year 2012 and LBi UK Digital Agency of the Year 2012 by Marketing magazine. Digitas USA operates the brand content platform, The Third Act: producers of first and most well renowned event on digital content, The NewFront. 

With sister agencies Starcom MediaVest Group, ZenithOptimedia, Denuo and Razorfish, DigitasLBi is a member of Publicis Groupe. Publicis Groupe [listed on the Euronext Paris Exchange - FR0000130577 - and part of the CAC 40 index] is the world's third largest communications group. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com. 

Digitas has an exciting new career opportunity on its Search Engine Optimization team. This is a high level and highly visible position within the Media department. The Search Engine Optimization Associate Director will be responsible for driving the SEO Strategy for one or multiple Fortune 500 clients.  This position will also be responsible for developing high quality talent within their team, managing resources, and driving ongoing processes enhancements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the development of Search Engine Optimization strategies for Fortune 500 clients
• Develop a goal based SEO roadmap for each of their clients and ensure that targets are achieved
• Develops or approves all scopes of work for clients
• Ensures excellence and accuracy in all client deliverables
• Collaborates with internal teams for all projects, ensuring that SEO drives our strategic thinking
• Develops and maintains high-quality talent
• Evolves and enhances the SEO offering at DigitasLBi

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years SEO experience working across Fortune 500 brands
• Ability to show proven success developing strategies for said Fortune 500 brands
• Proven leadership skills and prior experience managing an SEO team
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have experience scoping projects and providing forecasts
• Must be able to make decisions in a fast paced environment
• Must have knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be highly detail orientated
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have client presentation and relationship building experience
• 3-year college degree in marketing, computer science, or related field

Got what it takes?

Digital is an equal opportunity employer.