MCD Partners is looking for an experienced SEO Strategist to lead and shape our growing SEO offering. As we expand our performance marketing capabilities, we're seeking someone who can not only execute best-in-class SEO strategies, but also help define the future of search at our agency. If you're passionate about driving measurable growth through organic and paid channels, and excited by the opportunity to help build a department from the ground up, we want to talk to you.
This role blends deep SEO expertise with a working knowledge of paid media, with a focus on results, insights, and cross-channel performance. You'll work across a variety of industries, lead client-facing strategies, and help us turn SEO into a core service offering.
What You'll Do:Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Own and execute comprehensive SEO strategies (technical, on-page, and content-focused) to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic
- Conduct keyword research to identify high-opportunity queries across the funnel
- Optimize site structure, page speed, mobile usability, and crawlability for better indexation and performance
- Lead audits, implement SEO best practices, and provide clear roadmaps for improvements
- Use tools like Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and others to monitor performance and diagnose issues
- Stay up to date with algorithm updates and evolving SEO trends
Paid Media Execution (20-30% of the role) - Support paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and programmatic platforms
- Assist in performance optimization through A/B testing, audience segmentation, and creative testing
- Analyze campaign metrics like CTR, CPA, ROAS, and conversion rates to identify opportunities
- Collaborate with the paid media team to ensure SEO and PPC efforts work together to maximize total search share
Analytics & Performance Reporting- Build clear, actionable reporting dashboards that track KPIs across organic and paid media
- Analyze traffic trends, rankings, and conversions to provide insights that drive continuous improvement
- Conduct competitive benchmarking to spot new growth opportunities
- Translate performance data into strategic recommendations for internal teams and client stakeholders
Leadership & Collaboration - Act as a key contributor in developing MCD's SEO offering-your voice will help shape our process, tools, and service approach
- Collaborate closely with creative, content, and media teams to bring integrated performance marketing strategies to life
- Educate internal teams and clients on SEO principles and performance marketing strategy
What You'll Bring: - 3-5+ years of hands-on SEO experience with proven results
- Experience managing or supporting paid media campaigns (Search, Social, or Programmatic)
- Strong knowledge of technical SEO, content strategy, on-page optimization, and backlink analysis
- Working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager
- Proficiency with Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and leading SEO tools
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
- Strong communication skills-you can explain complex data simply and clearly
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset-you're excited by the idea of building something new
Bonus Points For: - Experience with schema markup and structured data
- Familiarity with Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI for reporting
- Knowledge of programmatic platforms like The Trade Desk or DV360
- Basic HTML, CSS, or JavaScript knowledge
- Industry certifications
Why Join MCD Partners? - Play a foundational role in growing our SEO offering at a well-established agency
- Work with a collaborative, creative team that values innovation and measurable impact
- Enjoy a remote-first work environment with preference for Chicago-area collaboration
- Competitive compensation, great benefits, and the backing of M&C Saatchi's global network
What you'll get: We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer-subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, medical savings accounts, a 401k retirement plan with annual company match, commuter benefits, generous paid time off, discretionary annual bonus, and disability and life insurance policies. Salary is commensurate to experience in the range of $66,000-$72,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.
MCD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.upon offer acceptance.
We appreciate and thank you in advance for your interest in our openings. Qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, emails or faxes please. MCD Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCD Partners is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We participate in E-Verify to ensure our employees are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Group company MCD Partners Locations Chicago Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time