Responsibilities
- Develop AI search optimization strategies for platforms including ChatGPT, Google SGE, Gemini, and Perplexity
- Conduct keyword and intent research focused on both traditional and AI-driven search behavior
- Structure and optimize service pages and location-specific landing pages for AI and local search visibility
- Perform technical SEO audits to improve crawlability, indexing, and AI readability
- Manage local citations, directory listings, and Google Business Profile optimization
- Monitor brand visibility across AI search platforms and provide monthly performance reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve structured data and schema markup for AI-generated responses
- Collaborate with and direct implementation team members on SEO action items
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in SEO (beyond basic VA tasks)
- Expertise in AI search optimization strategy and semantic search content optimization
- Strong understanding of local SEO and Google Business Profile ranking factors
- Ability to build comprehensive keyword strategies and conduct deep competitor analysis
- Proficiency with Canva, Gamma, and Gsuite
- Experience with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, or SEMrush
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with on-page SEO implementation frameworks (titles, headers, internal linking)
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to explain ranking fluctuations
- Ability to provide clear direction for implementers without micromanaging execution
- Understanding of backlink authority-building and outreach strategies
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 13th-month pay
- 12 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid US holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Mental health support and wellness resources
- Milestone gifts, birthday treats, and exciting team experiences
About the Company
Coconut connects founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins: clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work.
