AEO/GEO Specialist

829's AEO Specialists own search strategy for high-profile and enterprise clients across the two places visibility is now decided: rankings in Google's organic results, and inclusion and citation in AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot. You will manage client relationships, set growth strategy, lead the technical, on-page and off-page work that executes it.

AI search is moving faster than the evidence about it, and much of what clients hear comes from vendors. The ideal candidate can design a measurement approach that holds up, tell a client which AI answers page-level work can move and which will change only slowly, and turn research (search and AI trends, competitor and citation analysis, keyword and prompt audits) into a strategy the client's team can act on. You should be fluent in SEO, comfortable across integrated digital marketing, and confident recommending and defending priorities to stakeholders at every level of search knowledge.

What You'll Do

Strategy & Research

• Perform in-depth SEO and AI visibility audits and deliver scalable, prioritized recommendations

• Create and execute custom search strategies for large, enterprise and Fortune 500 brands, covering both organic rankings and AI answer visibility

• Develop content strategy from keyword research, prompt research, competitor review and content and citation gap analysis, including the sub-queries AI assistants run behind a single buyer question

• Identify which competitors and third-party sources AI engines credit in place of the client, including ones that aren't on the client's competitor list, and build plans to close those gaps

Technical & On-Page Execution

• Activate technical and on-page initiatives directly in the CMS backend

• Lead technical SEO for both search and AI retrieval: crawlability and rendering, site speed, structured data, AI crawler access and bot-management rules, and making sure key answers live in the page HTML instead of behind scripts or embeds

• Optimize website content for ranking and citation: answer-first structure, clear entities and definitions, comparison and evaluative formats, and original data worth referencing

Off-Page, Brand & Reputation

• Lead off-page strategy that builds the brand signals AI engines draw from: digital PR, reviews, directories, community platforms and industry publications

• Strategize reputation management efforts, including review management, content suppression, and monitoring how AI assistants describe the brand, then correcting inaccurate or outdated claims at their source

• Manage local and listings strategy for multi-location clients, where listing data feeds both map results and AI answers

Measurement & Reporting

• Define KPIs and design AI visibility measurement for each client: tracked prompt sets, engine coverage, baselines, and mention and citation rates reported alongside organic performance

• Keep reporting honest by comparing like-for-like data, separating AI-sourced traffic in GA4, and labeling what is measured versus inferred

• Use insights and KPI performance to adjust strategy when needed

Client Leadership & Team

• Present and communicate directly with client teams, including executives with varied levels of search knowledge, explaining how AI search affects their business and setting realistic expectations about what can be influenced and how quickly

• Partner with account managers on client communications to develop and deliver a clear strategic vision for each client

What You'll Bring

Must Haves:

• 1+ years of SEO experience in an agency environment, including enterprise or multi-location clients

• Hands-on AEO experience: has run or contributed to AI visibility work for clients and can explain how Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini retrieve, select and cite sources

• Expert-level proficiency with analytical tools (GA4, Google Search Console, Semrush, Screaming Frog or similar)

• Experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager, including troubleshooting website tracking and isolating AI referral traffic

• Ability to analyze organic search and AI visibility data to make specific recommendations

• Experience with WordPress, Shopify and other comparable CMSs

• Ability to build reporting dashboards in Looker Studio and present them to clients

• Experience with project management software

• Experience managing and mentoring a small team

• Resourcefulness and the initiative to lead advanced SEO and AEO projects

• A track record of SEO campaigns with measurable results

• Working knowledge of Yext, Moz Local, BrightLocal, Birdeye or similar tools

• Daily fluency with AI tools for research and analysis, with the judgment to verify their output

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with AI visibility platforms such as Profound, Semrush AI Toolkit, Ahrefs Brand Radar or similar

• Online reputation management experience

• Digital PR or earned media experience

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including how JavaScript rendering affects what search and AI crawlers can see

• Experience with Adobe Analytics, Conductor or Lumar (formerly DeepCrawl)

• SQL, Python or API skills for analysis at scale (for example BigQuery or the Search Console API)

Benefits and Perks We Provide

• Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA.

• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 14 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.

• Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.

• Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.

• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.

• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.

• Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.

What We Believe

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Who We Are

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.

Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000

We determine compensation based on experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions at the time of hire to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. Actual compensation will depend on experience and may be adjusted based on skills, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and impact of the role.