Top SEO Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead enterprise content and discovery strategy across SEO, AEO, and GEO. Build audience intelligence, define content pillars and governance, manage editorial calendars and briefing systems, and coordinate cross-functional content planning. Drive technical SEO collaboration, measure performance across discovery-to-conversion, and uphold brand voice while leveraging AI for scalable content ideation and production. Manage and mentor contributors and align content investments to business outcomes.

Lead enterprise SEO and AEO strategy across client accounts, optimizing for traditional and AI-driven search (LLMs, AI Overviews, zero-click). Execute technical and content audits, implement structured data and entity strategies, measure AI search visibility, automate reporting, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage deliverables in a contractor capacity.

Implement and deliver digital communications strategy for customer-facing portals; manage day-to-day operations of the digital communications team; coordinate and edit content; run analytics and reporting; lead segmentation/testing and stakeholder engagement; manage multiple projects to meet business goals.

Write conversion-focused, search-optimized product and category copy, emails, landing pages, and SEO content. Update blogs, guides, and FAQs; optimize metadata and internal linking; support A/B tests and basic analytics to improve engagement and maintain brand voice.

Lead offsite SEO and citation strategy to grow brand authority across third-party sites and LLM citation sources. Own writing, placement, outreach automation, citation analytics, and experiments to drive measurable referral and citation impact while collaborating with core SEO and content teams.

The SEO Specialist will optimize client websites through technical SEO, analyze performance data, and collaborate with content teams to enhance organic visibility.

Lead SEO and GEO strategy and execution for enterprise clients: technical SEO, content and entity strategy, analytics-driven optimization, reporting, and mentorship. Collaborate cross-functionally, support new business, and develop thought leadership to drive organic growth.

Lead SEO and GEO strategy and execution for large clients: plan and implement technical and content SEO, analyze performance with analytics tools, mentor junior staff, present results, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive organic growth and new business.

Lead enterprise SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategy and execution across search, AI-driven discovery, and high-trust platforms. Own technical SEO, schema and entity modeling, measurement, cross-functional influence, team building, vendor management, and reporting to drive organic visibility and business outcomes.

The Senior SEO Strategist will enhance organic search performance through technical SEO audits, strategy development, content optimization, and collaboration with teams. This role involves monitoring search metrics, implementing tools for automation, and working directly with clients and developers.

Own Uscreen's blog, newsletter, and SEO strategy end-to-end. Lead the search/content agency, write and publish SEO content, run AI/LLM-powered content workflows, collaborate with product and growth teams, and track organic performance tied to top-of-funnel business impact.

The International SEO/AEO Manager will drive organic growth through technical SEO, content optimization, and AI strategies for BetterHelp in multiple languages.

Lead strategic SEO recovery from a Google algorithmic penalty: audit the site, prioritize tasks, manage freelancers (Dev, Junior SEO, Content) via Asana, report to CEO, review work before deployment, and submit monthly invoices.

Support content and technical SEO for a large-scale website modernization: keyword research, content briefs, audits, SEO reporting (GA4/Search Console), technical audits, migration QA, schema/structured data, Core Web Vitals monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to connect organic performance to business outcomes.

Lead and execute SEO and organic discovery strategy across web, AI search, and emerging platforms. Own the SEO roadmap and prioritize content, technical, and programmatic initiatives. Drive technical SEO (indexing, site performance, structured data, crawl optimization) in partnership with Product and Engineering. Partner with content, paid, and product teams to scale discovery and conversion. Establish reporting on visibility, traffic, engagement, and conversion and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Lead organic growth and AI visibility strategies, optimizing site structure, schema, and content for search engines and generative AI. Conduct semantic keyword research, manage technical SEO (crawlability, page speed, mobile-first), collaborate with product marketing and content teams, and track organic performance using analytics and AI tracking tools.

The Web Optimization Manager will drive SEO performance, conduct keyword research, analyze data, collaborate across teams, and manage reporting for client sites.

Fractional (≈20 hrs/week) role owning Sparq's corporate LinkedIn, driving community outreach and engagement, tracking performance, and writing SEO- and AI-optimized content (blogs, case studies, web copy). Develop GEO/AEO-ready content structures, partner on keyword research and briefs, leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, and recommend search/AI visibility strategies.

Lead global SEO and AEO strategy across Houzz's consumer and B2B SaaS products. Own SEO product optimization, content marketing, technical SEO, keyword and competitor research, reporting, engineering sprints, and team mentorship. Drive organic acquisition for AI-driven search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and measure impact of initiatives.

The Off-Page SEO Specialist will manage all aspects of off-page SEO, including link building, digital PR, and GEO, to enhance Firecrawl's online authority and visibility. Responsibilities include developing outreach strategies, building partnerships, and tracking performance metrics to drive referral traffic and brand mentions.

Lead development and execution of SEO strategies including keyword research, on-page and technical optimization, content and link-building strategies, analytics reporting, competitor analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and managing/training SEO team members to improve organic visibility and rankings.

As an SEO & Content Marketing Intern, you'll learn SEO best practices, conduct keyword research, optimize web copy, and build content calendars while working with the Organic Search team.

Lead SEO and GEO strategy, perform technical audits, optimize on-page and off-page SEO, develop GEO strategies for generative AI/LLMs, structure content and schema for LLM ingestion, monitor visibility with SEO/GEO tools, report to account teams, and support new business and client-facing technical discussions.

Lead and manage SEO/GEO strategy and a team of SEO specialists across client accounts. Perform technical audits, keyword and topical research, on-page/off-page optimization, analytics-driven performance analysis, and advise clients and account teams. Stay current on search engine and LLM developments and apply SEO/GEO best practices to improve rankings and visibility.

Primary client-facing role managing 8-10 home services accounts end-to-end: audit local search, build and execute SEO strategies, optimize Google Business Profiles, implement on-site WordPress SEO, manage citations, monitor performance with BrightLocal/Whitespark/GSC/GA4, support social media where needed, and use AI/automation to scale work while communicating results to business owners.