SEO/AEO Strategist

SEO/AEO StrategistLocation: Remote (U.S.) or hybrid in Los Angeles

Team: Strategy

Reports to: Founder & Creative Director

Job Type: Freelance to start (minimum 15-40 hours per week), FT potential for the right person

OVERVIEW 

We are looking for an SEO/AEO powerhouse with 8-10 years experience in organic growth marketing. Must understand both tech SEO, how AI is changing the search landscape and how to earn SERP restults and AI overviews fast, and long term organic growth strategy. You'll collaborate with brand/content strategists and copywriters/editors to bring the content to life as well as attend and present in client meetings weekly. Consumer brand experience a must, health care experience a plus.

About Mango Creative

Mango Creative is an award-winning creative and performance agency known for crafting high-impact brand storytelling and digital experiences that drive growth. We partner with emerging startups and billion-dollar brands alike — from telehealth to consumer goods — to help them show up powerfully across every channel.

We’re growing quickly and looking for a forward-thinking SEO/AEO Strategist to help our clients win in the evolving world of search — from traditional SEO to AI-powered discovery.

The Role

As an SEO/AEO Strategist, you’ll sit at the intersection of data, creativity, and technology — developing and executing organic growth strategies that connect brands with the people who need them most. You’ll shape how our clients show up across Google and emerging AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini, translating complex search trends into actionable strategies that drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop holistic SEO & AEO strategies across multiple clients — from audits and technical foundations to ongoing content and optimization roadmaps.
• Analyze and adapt to the changing search landscape, including AI Overviews, SGE (Search Generative Experience), and conversational search platforms.
• Lead technical SEO efforts: site structure, crawlability, Core Web Vitals, schema markup, indexing, site migrations, and platform-specific optimizations (Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, etc.).
• Build data-driven content strategies that align with brand voice and business goals — identifying keyword clusters, topic gaps, and AI-influenced opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editors, copywriters, and designers to bring strategies to life through engaging, optimized content experiences.
• Measure and report performance, using analytics and AI tools to provide insights, forecast growth, and guide ongoing improvements.
• Stay ahead of search engine algorithm updates, AI-powered discovery trends, and emerging best practices to ensure Mango and our clients remain leaders in the space.

You Are

• Deeply analytical yet creative — fluent in both data and storytelling.
• Fascinated by the future of search and how AI is reshaping discovery.
• Comfortable working across multiple clients, industries, and platforms.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable — you don’t just follow trends; you define them.
• Excited to collaborate with a high-caliber creative team delivering best-in-class work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SEO, with proven results in driving organic growth.
• Expertise in technical SEO and tools such as Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and GA4.
• Strong understanding of AEO, structured data, conversational search, and AI-driven ranking systems.
• Experience leading content strategy or editorial SEO programs with measurable impact.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, site architecture, and CMS management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to explain technical insights in plain English.

Bonus Points

• Experience in health, wellness, or consumer brand verticals.
• Familiarity with AI prompt tracking, keyword-to-content mapping, and schema automation tools.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Why You’ll Love Working With Mango

• We’re not a traditional agency. We’re a small, tight-knit team that operates like a creative SWAT unit — high energy, highly strategic, and obsessed with quality. We value smart thinking, great design, and real impact. You’ll have the freedom to lead, experiment, and shape the future of how brands win in organic discovery.