SEO Content Marketing Manager

Join a bold, innovative marketing agency that helps brands stand out and scale through creative, data-driven strategies. With a focus on performance marketing, branding, and storytelling, they craft high-impact campaigns that drive engagement and growth. Their team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, constantly pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional results for clients across various industries.

They are seeking a SEO Content Marketing Manager who can balance strategy, execution, and leadership while ensuring content doesn’t just exist but ranks. They work with small businesses ($1M–$20M in revenue) that demand content marketing that drives real growth. With 18+ clients (and growing) needing SEO-driven, high-impact content, they need a leader who can deliver. If you’re ready to create content that makes a difference, this is your opportunity.

If you love marketing, problem-solving, and delivering top-tier results, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with a dynamic agency and to work for a US-based company!

What You'll Do

• Content Strategy & Planning:
• Develop and execute content marketing strategies that actually drive results.
• Conduct deep-dive keyword research to find high-impact opportunities across the funnel (TOFU, MOFU, BOFU).
• Stay ahead of evolving SEO best practices (think: topic authority, content clustering, and pillar pages).
• Audit existing content to spot gaps, optimize underperforming pages, and identify growth opportunities.
• Content Production & Management:
• Create detailed content briefs that help writers produce A+ content the first time around.
• Oversee a high volume of content across different industries—from IT to pest control (yes, really).
• Manage content workflows using Asana, Notion, and Google Docs to keep things moving smoothly.
• Review, edit, and polish content to ensure it’s clear, engaging, and aligned with search intent.
• Assign writers based on expertise, ensuring the right content lands with the right people.
• Process Optimization & Tech Integration:
• Improve and maintain SOPs for content production, keyword research, and task management.
• Optimize our use of custom GPT models for smarter, faster content generation.
• Identify and implement new tools & tech to make our content marketing engine run even smoother.
• Reduce bottlenecks by streamlining workflows and delegating effectively.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership:
• Work closely with the SEO team to align content with broader growth objectives.
• Manage and mentor freelancers, in-house writers, and editors to maintain quality and consistency.
• Train junior team members in SEO best practices, content structuring, and topic research.

What You Need

• 3+ years of experience in content marketing, SEO-driven content strategy, or a related role.
• Deep knowledge of keyword research and SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner.
• Strong grasp of on-page SEO, content hierarchy, and search intent analysis.
• Experience managing content workflows in Asana, Notion, and Google Docs.
• A keen editorial eye—you can spot (and fix) weak structure, confusing messaging, or SEO misfires.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball.
• Familiarity with AI-driven content tools (ChatGPT, ClearScope, etc.) and how to use them effectively.
• A data-driven mindset—if the content isn’t performing, you want to know why and fix it.
• Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience in B2B and B2C content marketing (especially for home and professional services).
• A track record of successfully implementing content clustering and topic authority strategies.
• Experience leading freelance content teams and managing workflows at scale.
• Knowledge of conversion rate optimization (CRO) to make content not just rank—but convert.

Salary & Perks

• Competitive Salary.
• This is a full-time, long-term position.
• The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement.
• Work from home.
• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (+/- 1 hour accepted) - PST.
• Additional perks.