Senior SEO Analyst

About Rank.ai Rank.ai is the first AI-first SEO and digital presence automation agency —helping businesses dominate Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and every emerging AI-powered discovery platform. Our full-service offering includes technical SEO, AI-driven content creation, backlink acquisition, Google My Business (GMB) optimization, analytics, and digital authority building. We are looking for a Senior SEO Analyst with 5+ years of proven experience  to join our team and lead high-impact SEO strategies for our clients. Role Overview The Senior SEO Analyst  will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing SEO strategies  across both traditional search engines and new AI discovery channels. You will lead audits, competitive research, content strategy, GMB optimization, and analytics , while directly communicating with clients to ensure business goals translate into measurable SEO success. This is a client-facing role  requiring both technical SEO expertise  and the ability to explain strategy and performance clearly. 💰 Compensation:  $2,500 – $3,500 USD per month (depending on experience) Key Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Develop and execute SEO roadmaps  for client campaigns across Google and AI-powered platforms. Lead keyword research, competitor benchmarking, and market analysis  to inform strategy. Design content strategies aligned with client goals and Rank.ai’s AI-first approach. Execution & Optimization Perform comprehensive site and GMB audits , identifying issues and opportunities for growth. Optimize on-page elements: metadata, schema markup, internal linking, structured content for AI search. Oversee AI-optimized content creation  workflows (blogs, video, podcasts, faceless YouTube, etc.). Lead backlink acquisition strategies  including press releases and digital PR. Manage multi-location SEO campaigns  where applicable. Analytics & Reporting Track rankings across Google + AI search systems  using Rank.ai’s tools. Deliver clear, actionable performance reports  to clients. Translate data insights into strategic recommendations  for scaling visibility and authority. Client Communication Act as the primary SEO advisor  for assigned accounts. Conduct regular client strategy calls and presentations . Collaborate with internal content, technical, and automation teams to deliver full-service SEO solutions. Qualifications 5+ years  of SEO experience (agency or in-house). Proven success in planning and executing SEO campaigns  across diverse industries. Strong expertise in: On-page & technical SEO  (schema, site speed, crawling/indexation, Core Web Vitals). Local SEO & GMB optimization  (multi-location a plus). Content-driven SEO  (strategy, keyword clustering, internal linking). Backlink building & digital PR . Familiarity with AI-driven search discovery  (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) is a plus. Skilled in SEO tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GSC, GA4 , etc. Excellent client-facing communication skills —able to simplify technical details. Strong project management and ability to work across multiple clients. Why Join Rank.ai? Be part of a cutting-edge agency  redefining SEO in the era of AI. Work with a team that combines AI automation, human expertise, and creativity . Opportunity to lead client strategy  and see direct business impact. Competitive salary + performance incentives. Remote-first culture with growth opportunities. Profit sharing Please mention the word **VICTORIOUS** and tag RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo= when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.