Job Description
Are you ready to architect the future of digital discovery? Apex Horizon Digital is seeking a visionary Senior SEO Strategist to lead our mission toward a 2026-ready search ecosystem. We aren't just optimizing for today's algorithms; we are designing for the era of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and semantic-first indexing.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between traditional search engine optimization and the emerging landscape of AI-driven search. You will define the frameworks that ensure our clients' brands dominate not just on Google, but in the answers generated by the world's leading AI models. If you have a deep understanding of the past but an obsession with the future of search, we want to meet you.
Why Join Us?
- Future-First Culture: We operate on a 2026 roadmap, focusing on long-term growth over short-term tactics.
- Impact: Shape how millions of users discover information through AI and traditional search channels.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Architect the 2026 Search Ecosystem: Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies tailored for the post-Google-Sandbox era, focusing on AI-driven ranking factors and intent-based search.
- LLM & Generative Search Optimization: Implement strategies to optimize content and entity signals for LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity) to ensure brand visibility in AI-generated responses.
- Semantic Content Strategy: Lead the transition from keyword-stuffing to entity-based, topic-cluster content strategies that align with modern semantic understanding.
- Technical SEO Innovation: Oversee the technical infrastructure required to support schema.org advancements, Core Web Vitals 3.0, and AI crawlability.
- Competitive Intelligence: Monitor global search trends and algorithmic shifts to predict market changes before they happen.
- Team Leadership: Mentor a team of SEO specialists and content creators, fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making.
Qualifications
- 10+ Years of SEO Experience: A proven track record of driving organic traffic growth for enterprise-level clients in complex markets.
- Expertise in AI Search: Deep understanding of how Large Language Models process and retrieve information; experience with AI content auditing tools.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong command of HTML/CSS, JSON-LD, and server-side SEO concepts.
- Data Analysis: Advanced skills in Google Analytics 4, BigQuery, and Python for SEO data analysis.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to translate complex algorithmic changes into actionable business strategies.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.