
SEO Search Strategist at Mod Op. About the Role . Mod Op is looking for a Search Strategist to join our growing Search Experience Team, who is an experienced SEO professional who thrives at the intersection of data, creativity, and AI-powered innovation. Someone who is detailed oriented. . In this role, you’ll lead scalable SEO strategies across a broad portfolio of client websites, optimizing both today’s search engines and tomorrow’s LLM-driven ecosystems. . From Core Web Vitals to generative search readiness (Google SGE, Bing Copilot, and beyond), you'll own high-impact initiatives that drive visibility, performance, and long-term discoverability. This is more than SEO, it's redefining how search works in the AI era. . . What You’ll Do . · Lead LLM-ready SEO strategies, bridging traditional and generative search . · Conduct keyword/topic research with entity optimization and semantic structure in mind . · Run technical audits (crawlability, indexing, CWV, structured data) with AI-first frameworks . · Own local SEO execution: GMB optimization, citation building, NAP consistency . · Manage off-page SEO efforts: link-building campaigns, backlink analysis, digital PR . · Collaborate with dev, UX, content, and analytics teams to implement SEO best practices. . · Analyze and create a search performance report.. · Leverage AI tools to automate tasks: new business initiatives, content prompting, schema generation, performance forecasting. . · Participate in CRO and A/B testing to improve site experience and conversion. . · Stay ahead of search algorithm updates and evolving search experience platforms . . Tools You’ll Use . · SEO & Analytics: GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, SurferSEO . · AI & Automation: ChatGPT / Gemini (prompting), BrightEdge, Jasper, Looker Studio, Python (bonus) . · CRO, A/B & UX: VWO, Hotjar, Crazy Egg, Lucky Orange. · Workflow & Tagging: Jira, Google Tag Manager, Bright Local, Airtable. Requirements we’re Looking for: . · A true team player. · Fluent in English written and oral. · 5+ years of SEO & Search experience in agency or high-growth digital environments . · Deep knowledge of technical SEO, content architecture, and local search . · Experience preparing sites for AI-era search (SGE, Copilot, Perplexity, etc.) . · Understanding of structured data, conversational search, and entity optimization . · Comfortable with HTML, schema markup, and CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, etc.) . · Strong analytical mindset with fluency in interpreting data + presenting insights . · Excellent communication skills — clear, concise, and client-facing . · Self-starter who thrives in collaboration and ambiguity . · Bonus: Experience with international SEO or JavaScript-heavy environments . . Why Mod Op? . We don’t just optimize search engines; we build frameworks for how people will search next. At Mod Op, you’ll help lead the evolution of search, applying real strategy to emerging platforms and AI-driven ecosystems. . If you’re a strategic thinker who sees SEO as more than rankings, and more like the future of discovery, we’d love to meet you. . Company Location: Panama.