Associate Director, SEO Content - Media - US Remote - Contractor

The posting, as DEPT® wrote it

Please note, this is a talent pool position, not a live role. If you would like to be considered for any future Principal Motion Design positions at DEPT®, please submit an application and we will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE

The Associate Director of SEO & GEO Content is a short term need for 2-3 months for 30 hours per week. The ideal consultant is responsible for leading content strategy, production, and account performance across a portfolio of medium to large accounts.

This person will set the strategic direction for complex SEO and GEO content programs, connecting audience needs, search demand, generative search behavior, and business priorities.

This is also a hands-on content role. Depending on client needs, account structure, and team capacity, the Associate Director may directly develop content strategies, create briefs, write and edit content, review AI-assisted drafts, and lead final quality assurance. They should be comfortable moving between executive-level strategy and detailed content production without losing sight of either.

Associate Directors are expected to identify opportunities and risks across their accounts, strengthen the quality and consistency of the team’s work, and help clients understand how content contributes to visibility, authority, consideration, and business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategic Account Leadership: Lead SEO and GEO content strategy across a portfolio of medium to large accounts, connecting client objectives, audience needs, competitive opportunities, and performance data to clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• SEO & GEO Strategy: Use keyword and prompt research, citation analysis, audience insights, and competitive findings to strengthen brand visibility and authority across traditional and generative search.
• Content Production and Editorial Leadership: Develop strategies, roadmaps, briefs, outlines, and recommendations, while writing, editing, and optimizing content as needed. Guide work from ideation through final QA, maintaining high standards for accuracy, clarity, brand alignment, user experience, and SEO/GEO performance.
• AI-Assisted Content Development: Apply AI tools across research, briefing, drafting, editing, and quality ass

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DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work . Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here .

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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location , and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range
$65 — $85 USD