SEO Manager
VIE Media
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Who We Are:
We're a performance-driven digital marketing agency that operates by a simple standard: if it doesn't produce results, it doesn't belong here. We work with clients in Home Services and Legal/Medical industries, where first impressions are everything and every website has to work as hard as the people behind it. We're direct, we're competitive, and we're relentless about getting better. These aren't just things we say. They're how we operate: Results Over Everything Every design decision ties back to performance. If it doesn't serve the client's goals, it doesn't belong on the page. Radical Transparency No fluff, no excuses with clients or with each other. Say what needs to be said, show the work, own the outcomes. Master Your Craft We hire experts and expect expertise. Never stop learning, never stop growing, never settle for good enough. Compete To Win Push each other to be better and fight relentlessly to deliver for clients. Complacency has no home here. Innovate Forward The web never stands still, and neither do you. Stay ahead so clients never fall behind.The Role:
We're hiring an SEO Manager to take full ownership of search performance across a portfolio of client accounts. This isn't a role where you execute a checklist someone else built. You build the strategy, lead the execution, manage the process, and deliver results you can defend in a client meeting. You'll oversee the full SEO lifecycle, technical audits, on-page optimization, content strategy, local SEO, and off-page authority building. You'll also be responsible for the people and processes that make it all run. That means mentoring specialists, maintaining quality standards, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks across a growing client base. If you're someone who lives in the data, thinks in systems, and holds yourself and your team to a high standard, this is where you belong.What You'll Own:
SEO strategy development and execution across a portfolio of client accounts in Home Services and Legal/Medical Technical SEO audits using Screaming Frog and implementation of solutions covering site speed, crawlability, indexation, structured data, and broken links Keyword research and competitive analysis to identify target keywords, low-competition opportunities, buyer-intent terms, and quick wins for each client On-page content strategy, including service pages, location pages, and blog content built to rank and convert Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization to drive location-based traffic and leads Internal linking strategy across client sites to build cohesion, authority flow, and better user experience Performance reporting using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Ahrefs — not just pulling numbers, but telling the story behind them and adjusting strategy accordingly Management and mentorship of SEO Specialists on the team, including workflow oversight, quality control, and professional development Cross-department collaboration with Web Design, PPC, and Content teams to ensure SEO is integrated at every level Process development and documentation so the team operates efficiently and consistently as we scale Client communication and presentations — clear, honest, and built to build trustWhat We're Looking For:
4-7+ years of SEO experience, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or management capacity A portfolio of real results. Show us rankings you moved, traffic you grew, and leads you drove — not just strategies you wrote Deep expertise in technical SEO, on-page optimization, local SEO, and content strategy Strong command of Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Ahrefs. You can build a report, read it, and act on it Proficiency in WordPress, including Gutenberg, Elementor, and Divi, and common SEO plugins like Yoast, RankMath, or SEOPress Experience managing or mentoring other SEO professionals. You know how to hold a standard without micromanaging. Strong written communication skills. You can write a brief, review content, and present strategy to a client Background in Home Services and/or Legal/Medical is a strong plus Familiarity with PPC concepts is a plus. We're a full-service shop and cross-channel thinking matters hereTools You'll Use:
Google Analytics & Google Search Console Ahrefs Screaming Frog Local Brand Manager WordPress (Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, just about any Wordpress builder you need to) Yoast / RankMath / SEOPress Monday.comGoogle Drive Why This Role:
Real ownership: you're not executing someone else's strategy, you're building and leading a team to help run your own You'll work with clients who have real budgets and real expectations Hybrid flexibility. We work hard and trust you to manage your time Competitive compensation based on your experience and what you bring Full coverage of Health, Dental, & Vision after 90 days Unlimited PTO, subject to responsible usage How toApply:
Send us your resume and a short note about an SEO win you're proud of. Tell us what the site looked like when you got it, what you changed, and what happened to the numbers. Portfolio and case studies can be sent to careers@vie.media. We're moving fast on this. If it sounds like you, don't wait.Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have building and maintaining websites professionally? Describe your web design process. How do you plan and execute a new site build? How many active projects or sites can you realistically manage at one time, and how do you stay organized across all of them?Work Location:
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