Are you a dynamic SEO leader who's already rethinking search for the AI era - not just optimizing for Google, but for how brands show up in Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and every other place people are now asking questions?
Impact Media, a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Huntington, WV is looking for an experienced Director of SEO to build and lead our SEO department. This is a senior, strategic role - you'll own client strategy, reporting, and team-building, while directing a mix of internal team members and our existing contractor network to execute the work.
This is not a hands-on-keyboard-only role, and it's not entry- or mid-level. We're looking for someone who has already led SEO for real client accounts, already knows how to build and manage a team, and is ready to build something with us as we scale - not learn how to do the job.
About Impact Media
Impact Media is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Huntington, WV & Montreal, QC, specializing in social video production, content creation, paid advertisement, conversion focused funnels, and search engine optimization. We believe marketing should be sustainable, ethical, and impactful - our mission is to help purpose-driven brands and social impact initiatives succeed through content that aligns with their values. We work with a range of clients across industries, with a particular focus in addiction recovery center marketing for search engine optimization - a space where trust, accuracy, and ranking credibility (E-E-A-T) really matter.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own SEO strategy, roadmaps, and reporting across our client portfolio - including guiding new clients into our existing account infrastructure
- Lead and build the SEO department: mentor internal team members, and vet, onboard, and manage contractors from our existing network (or source new ones as we scale)
- Develop and maintain internal playbooks/SOPs so strategy and quality stay consistent as the team grows
- Be the primary strategic and communication point of contact for clients - proactive updates, clear reporting, and confident handling of client meetings
- Build and maintain conversion-focused reporting systems that clearly tie SEO work to leads and ROI, not just rankings and traffic
- Lead our approach to AEO/AI search - how our clients show up in AI-generated answers (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews, etc.) - and how we use AI tools internally to work smarter and faster
- Conduct technical and content audits to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages
- Stay ahead of algorithm updates, AI search evolution, and emerging tools to keep our service offering sharp
Qualifications
- 5–10+ years of professional SEO experience, with a proven track record leading and growing client accounts
- Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
- Direct client-facing experience - comfortable running meetings, handling questions in real time, and being the face of strategy for a client
- Demonstrated experience building conversion/lead reporting systems - you must be able to walk us through real case studies and show how you've tied SEO work to actual business results, not just traffic or keyword rankings
- Experience leading or building a team - internal staff, contractors, or both
- Working knowledge of AI/LLM tools for both SEO workflow efficiency and AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) - you should be able to speak to how you've used AI in your own process, and how you're positioning clients to show up in AI-generated answers
- Comfortable with our core toolset: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google (Looker Studio, Search Console, Business Profile, GA4), Search Atlas - open to other tools you bring with you
Ideal Skills & Traits For Job
- Strategic Vision - can build roadmaps tied to real client business goals, not vanity metrics
- Leadership - can build and run a team, not just execute individually
- Systems-Minded - thinks in playbooks and repeatable processes as we scale
- Communication - clear with clients and non-technical stakeholders
- Results-Oriented - obsessed with proving ROI, not just activity
Commitment + Job Specifications
- Huntington, WV: Primarily remote, with occasional in-office collaboration as needed for local team meetings, client meetings, planning sessions, or company initiatives.
- Full-time employee (40 hours/week), three-month introductory period.
Target start date: August 15, 2026
Compensation
- $65,000-$75,000 USD based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to department growth, client retention, and measurable business results.
- Meaningful opportunities for compensation growth as the SEO department expands.
Benefits
- Performance based bonuses
- Wellness programs
- Flexible Work Hours
- Independence
- Remote or Work from home options
- Career Training/Advancement Opportunities
- Floating Holidays
- Paid Time-Off
- Dynamic business culture
- Financial Wellness Education
How To Apply
Please send an introduction of yourself, experience, and why you are a great fit for this position to or apply through this form:
Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Have you previously managed a team (internal employees or contractors) and created repeatable SOPs/playbooks?
- Are you actively optimizing client content for AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Overviews)?
- Have you built conversion-focused reporting systems that directly link SEO to business revenue and leads (not just traffic and rankings)?
Experience:
- managing multi-client SEO portfolios in an agency setting?: 5 years (required)
Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC
