Senior Associate, Organic Search

About this role

About WPP Media

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Role Summary & Impact

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Organic Search team to manage the daily execution of a client’s organic search campaigns. You must be beyond the initial stepping stones of understanding the fundamentals of SEO. In this role, you will have increased responsibility and accountability for SEO campaign execution as well as gaining further exposure to client-facing opportunities.

Skills and Experience

Campaign Strategy Implementation

Understand the client’s products, competition, industry landscape, marketing goals and objectives

Review and analyze competitor sites and understand their organic search approach

Define a campaign strategy and deliverables plan that meets or exceeds client expectations including:

Keyword strategies for optimal on-site performance

Detailed site analysis and technical recommendations

Detailed content recommendations

Comprehensive linking strategy

Work closely with other internal departments to develop fully integrated search campaigns

Attend client and agency meetings to present deliverables, campaign strategies, and tactics

Campaign Reporting Results and Optimizations:

Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on client KPI targets and baselines

Review rankings and linking data against internal measurements for success

Review monthly client reports, verify accuracy and provide analysis

Optimize campaigns accordingly to maximize client investment and to resolve performance issues

Support SEO team in data acquisition or campaign insights for quarterly or annual business reviews

Organic Search Innovation

Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and discusses potential impact with team on client work

Periodically aid in creation of new business presentations

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience

A minimum of 1-3 year of experience in organic search/search engine optimization/SEO

Previous experience in an agency environment highly desired

Strong background in data analytics and strategy. Must be experienced in manipulating large datasets and being in a numbers-driven position

Basic knowledge of HTML, Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools highly desired

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written skills; exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail

Enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Create Excel pivot tables, formulas, graphs, and charts

Complete budget tracking documents and review with Search Manager

Alert Manager of under or overspend, traffic abnormalities, and opportunities and optimization recommendations regarding spend and pacing the account

Be responsible for account record keeping, tracking reports and invoice reconciliation

Participate in weekly search team meetings and offer ideas and suggestions to improve and evolve reporting processes, keywords, and creative

Training of Associates and oversight of their deliverables

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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US Pay Range $45,000—$90,000 USD

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