SEO, Senior Strategist

About KHM

Karsh Hagan Madden (KHM) is an independent marketing agency formed through the merger of Karsh Hagan and Madden Media with 5 decades of creative and strategic legacy with 1 unified shop!

We blend bold storytelling with precision media, PR, geospatial targeting, and observation-led strategy to help brands close the gap between how they are seen and how they are felt. Madden built our reputation in destination marketing and tourism. Karsh has spent years building brands in healthcare, banking, higher education, and retail alongside it. Together, we believe the strongest brands build communities, and our goal is to differentiate them in a world where consumers want something that means something to them.

Find out more at https://khm.agency/

About You

You're a seasoned SEO strategist with 5+ years of hands-on experience who feels just as comfortable digging into technical SEO as you do presenting strategies to senior leadership and clients. You're analytical, strategic, and confident in your ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations.

You're a natural collaborator and mentor who enjoys sharing your knowledge, supporting team growth, and building strong client relationships. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, finding ways to improve processes, and staying ahead of industry trends. Most importantly, you're someone who can see the big picture while still paying attention to the details that drive results.

About the Job

As a Senior SEO Strategist at Karsh Hagan Madden (KHM), you'll play a key role in shaping and leading SEO strategies for some of our largest client accounts. Serving as both a strategic leader and lead analyst, you'll turn complex data into actionable insights and recommendations that drive measurable results.

You'll be a trusted, client-facing SEO expert, partnering closely with senior stakeholders while collaborating across our strategy, creative, media, and technology teams. You'll also help strengthen our SEO practice by mentoring team members, improving internal processes, and ensuring our work remains strategic, innovative, and high quality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing optimization of comprehensive SEO strategies for major client accounts.
• Serve as the primary SEO analyst and strategic advisor, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted SEO expert and key point of contact for strategic discussions.
• Present SEO findings, performance results, and strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, media, and technology teams to integrate SEO best practices into campaigns, websites, and broader marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and support SEO specialists and strategists, helping strengthen their technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and professional development.
• Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, workflows, and overall quality of work.
• Stay current on SEO trends, search engine updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to help drive innovation.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time.

What You Need to Succeed

• 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with strong expertise across technical SEO, content optimization, analytics, and strategic planning.
• Proven experience developing and leading SEO strategies that deliver measurable business results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing senior-level client relationships and confidently presenting strategies, insights, and performance results to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, with a passion for helping others grow and succeed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex SEO concepts clear and understandable to a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working across multiple departments and disciplines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality work.
• A passion for SEO, emerging industry trends, and finding innovative ways to improve client performance.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%) to meet with clients in person, present strategies or help lead client workshops.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

That's okay! At Karsh Hagan Madden, we believe diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us stronger. If this role excites you but your skillset doesn't line up perfectly with the qualifications above, we still want to hear from you. Who knows-you might bring something to the table we didn't even know we needed.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits to support you and your family.
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, plus a company match.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• The tools and technology you need to do your best work.

Come for the Work. Stay for the People

• At Karsh Hagan Madden, we're passionate about doing great work-and having fun while we do it. Here's what you can expect:
• A supportive team that's invested in your success.
• Opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development, and meaningful new challenges.
• A collaborative culture where curiosity, creativity, and fresh ideas are always welcome.
• The chance to make an impact, contribute your unique perspective, and help shape great work.
• A workplace that values who you are, the ideas you share, and your potential to grow.

About the Interview Process

We like to keep it simple and transparent. Here's what the process may look like:

• Round 1: A friendly chat with our Recruiter to get to know you and share more about the role.
• Round 2: An interview with some of the awesome teammates you'll collaborate with.
• Round 3: A conversation with the Team Lead(s) to dive deeper into the role and team fit.

Note: Depending on the position, there might be a small assignment along the way to showcase your skills and creativity. Don't worry-we'll let you know in advance!

Heads up: At this time, we do not offer Visa sponsorship or relocation services.

KHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-REMOTE