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Search Marketing & SEO Manager (Contract)

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CompanyVantageScore
CategoryMarketing
LocationNew York
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted14 May 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Role Overview   We are looking for an analytically-minded search marketer to own paid search performance across Google and Microsoft Ads, while driving our organic SEO strategy. This is an optimization-first role. The person in this role will live in the data, continuously improving campaign efficiency, keyword coverage, Quality Scores, and search rankings. Creative asset production is handled separately; the focus of this role is making every dollar and every keyword work harder.    This is a 1099 contractor role. Core Responsibilities   Paid Search Optimization   Own campaign structure, bidding strategy, and budget allocation across Google and Microsoft Ads   Continuously refine keyword lists including match types, negatives, and search term harvesting   Optimize Quality Scores, ad rank, and landing page relevance   Run structured A/B tests on ad copy variations (briefs provided by creative team)   Monitor and report on CPC, ROAS, CVR, and impression share on a weekly basis   Manage audience targeting, remarketing lists, and bid adjustments     SEO   Perform technical SEO audits covering crawl health, Core Web Vitals, and structured data   Build and maintain keyword maps aligned to site architecture   Brief the content team on SEO priorities and optimize existing pages for search intent   Manage a link acquisition pipeline and monitor domain authority   Track organic rankings, traffic trends, and index coverage in Google Search Console   Cross-reference paid search data to identify organic content gaps and opportunities     Requirements   3 to 5 years managing Google Ads campaigns with a clear track record of performance improvement   Hands-on SEO experience with demonstrated ranking or traffic growth, ideally including a technical project or site migration   Deep familiarity with Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Microsoft Advertising   Proficiency with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Sor Screaming Frog   Comfortable analyzing large datasets in spreadsheets; experience with reporting tools such as Looker or Data Studio is a plus   Able to translate data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders   Experience managing monthly ad budgets of $20,000 or more     Nice to Have   Experience with Reddit Ads, particularly conversion campaign setup and audience targeting   Ability to write or edit ad copy and brief creative assets independently   Basic HTML or CSS knowledge for implementing on-page SEO changes without developer support   Familiarity with CRO tools such as Unbounce or VWO for landing page testing   Compensation : $50/hour