Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization

Company Description

About Digitas

Digitas is the Connected Marketing agency, built on the principle that there are better ways for brands to connect with people. We leverage comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities to deliver Media-Fueled Creativity via connected Solutions that include Connected Campaigns, Social Marketing, Brand Experience, CRM & Loyalty, and Marketing Transformation. A Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies for six consecutive years, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 4,000 employees across over 30 countries and 50 offices. For more information visit www.digitas.com.

Job Description

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. 

We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

Right now, we’re looking for an outstanding Associate Director to help lead the charge. Up for it? Read on.

What you’ll do:

As Associate Director of Search Engine Optimization, you’ll analyze search data to provide tremendous insights into the motivations of consumers, leading a team that’s on the cutting edge of search technology and search engine marketing strategies.

Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

• Clearly and convincingly presenting search engine optimization capabilities to clients and best practices to internal teams
• Developing and presenting proposals and recommended tactics to clients and working with Managers and Supervisors to present all client deliverables
• Leading process improvement efforts
• Developing or approving all scopes of work that include search engine optimization
• Ensuring excellence and accuracy in all client deliverables
• Collaborating with Delivery Managers on project timelines and with Staffing on resource needs
• Developing and maintaining high-quality talent

Qualifications

We’re looking for a top-notch Associate Director who is also a delight to work with, which usually includes:

• A four-year degree in marketing, computer science or a related field
• 6+ years of combined experience in search engine optimization, project management or account management
  • Specifically seeking a candidate with in-depth expertise in Local Search, Search Analytics, Total Search, and Technical SEO
• Proven leadership skills and prior experience managing a team
• Experience scoping projects, providing forecasts and driving ongoing process improvement
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills – and a knack for details
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and make smart, fast decisions
• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
• Stellar communication and presentation skills – you’re poised, articulate and convincing
• Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.