Supervisor, Search Engine Optimization

Job Description

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do

Technical Consultation/Implementation Support: 30%

Client Management: 25%

Strategy: 15%

Reporting: 15%

Evangelism/Education: 10%

New Business: 5%

The SEO Supervisor is central to the SEO team, and is responsible for the overall management and success of our clients’ organic search programs:

• Day-to-day SEO tactical management & execution across multiple clients
• Work in conjunction with predefined SEO campaign objectives
• Provide regular client reports and client deliverables with actionable insights
• Perform client work outlined in coordination with other media teams
• Work with multiple levels of agency teams to provide the best organic search experience possible
• Work with technical teams to determine & build strategies for technical SEO implementation

Who You Are

• Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking
• A strong writer and presenter; able to articulate clearly and effectively
• A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
• An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
• Able to conduct relevant keyword research and make recommendations
• Experienced in interpreting analytical data and identifying actionable opportunities
• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ work experience in an SEO-heavy environment and/or specifically with SEO
• Expert knowledge of Google Analytics and Microsoft Office Applications
• Familiarity with Screaming Frog, MOZ, SEMRush, Brightedge, Conductor, and/or other industry tools
• A comprehensive understanding of key search engine ranking factors
• A thorough understanding of and the ability to conduct detailed on-site optimization
• Proven ability to autonomously manage an ongoing SEO campaign
• Knowledge of the inner workings of local search & local rankings
• Experience with local listings management (LLM) and local SEO
• A solid understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization / A/B Testing) is a plus
• Working knowledge of HTML, PHP, Javascript, and/or CSS is a plus
• Brightedge Certification is a big plus
• Google Analytics Certification is helpful

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
No requirements for certificates, licenses or registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

No physical activity required. Some travel may be required for trade shows, publisher/client visits, etc.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.