
Senior SEO Strategist & Account Lead at Shadow Light Studios. Senior SEO Strategist & Account Lead. Work directly with the CEO. Own client strategy. Keep the engine running.. Remote (US hours) | Full-Time | High-autonomy, client-facing leadership role. Makarios Marketing is one of the most exciting boutique SEO agencies in the U.S. We’re based in New York and specialize in scaling traffic and revenue for cutting-edge ecommerce and home service brands. We turn stagnant websites into organic growth engines that fuel real business results. No fluff. No “SEO takes time” excuses. Just clear wins like $200K in new revenue or 7x traffic growth in under a year.. Now we’re looking for a Senior SEO Strategist & Account Lead to take the reins.. This isn’t a “check the boxes and implement” role. This is a high-ownership position where you’ll lead strategy, drive client communication, and keep projects on track.. Why This Role Is Different. . You’ll work directly with the founder and CEO. . You’ll lead strategy across exciting ecommerce and service clients. . You’ll help run the business, not just SEO. . You’ll own reporting, link building, content strategy, technical SEO, and results. . You’ll be seen as a trusted advisor to clients. . You’ll work remote but stay synced with a fast-paced, US-based team. . You’ll grow into leadership. This role has real upward potential. . . What You’ll Do. . Own and lead SEO strategy across ecommerce and local service brands. . Execute technical, content, on-page, and off-page SEO. . Build and manage clean, white-hat backlink campaigns. . Conduct keyword research, content briefing, internal linking, and CRO. . Run SEO audits and reporting with tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Screaming Frog. . Collaborate with copywriters, developers, designers, and external partners. . Lead client communication through Zoom and Slack. . Keep projects moving with ClickUp or similar tools. . Support internal training and improve SOPs. . . What You Bring. . 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience (agency or in-house). . Strong results in both local and ecommerce SEO (Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress). . Deep understanding of backlink strategy and link quality. . Strong communication and leadership presence on client calls. . Content optimization and conversion-driven SEO mindset. . Proficiency with Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Surfer, LowFruits. . Ability to troubleshoot technical SEO while keeping big-picture strategy in focus. . Comfortable working independently in EST or CST hours. . . Bonus If You Have. . Experience with ClickUp or similar project management tools. . Light technical ability (HTML, CSS, Shopify Liquid). . Understanding of CRO and how SEO drives bottom-line results. . Experience using AI to accelerate SEO workflows. . . You’ll Thrive Here If. . You take ownership. . You love helping clients win. . You’re a strategist, not just an executor. . You’re eager to grow, lead, and help us build the next evolution of SEO delivery. . . We’re looking for a leader who can grow with us, challenge us, and become a cornerstone of our SEO offering.. Apply now. Lead strategy. Drive impact. Keep the business moving.. Company Location: Mexico.