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Director, SEO

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121315 - 121315
Posted: 1 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Description

Hi thereat Razorfish were leaders in whats next. Since the dawn of the internet weve helped brands move first through every era of transformation defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running () by Campaign US our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate whats coming but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment delivering real business impact wouldnt be possible without our people. We bring together curious driven and diverse thinkers who challenge convention push boundaries and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If youre motivated to work alongside top performers push the boundaries of whats possible and help define where technology business and marketing are headed nextthis is the place to do it.


Join us at .

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for setting the SEO vision and leading complex client relationships across a client or portfolio of brands ensuring best-in-class strategy execution innovation and team growth
  • Owns the strategic direction of SEO programs and partners with cross-functional leaders to develop integrated plans performance narratives and growth recommendations
  • Evaluates the competitive landscape identifies emerging search trends and translates insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable business impact
  • Leads executive-level reporting client presentations and strategic storytelling with a focus on business outcomes performance trends and future opportunities
  • Develops mentors and leads SEO team members across levels supporting performance management workload delegation capability growth and career development
  • Serves as a senior SEO leader in internal and external discussions building trusted relationships with clients partners and agency leadership
Qualifications
  • 10 years of direct work-related experience in search engine optimization digital marketing or a closely related role
  • Proven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams and teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing technical SEO content strategy analytics and search industry trends/current best practices
  • Extensive knowledge of how SEO integrates with media content UX analytics commerce and technology channels
  • Expertise across technical SEO content optimization keyword strategy information architecture measurement frameworks and modern on-site optimization principles
  • Strong executive presence analytical rigor and problem-solving skills with the ability to define strategy influence stakeholders and guide teams toward effective action
Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation Annual Sick Days Volunteer Days Holiday and Identity days and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
Work Your World Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees are reviewed on an annual basis and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race color ethnicity religion creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability medical condition as defined by applicable state law genetic information marital status military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically please contact

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $121315.00 - USD $174300.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law compensation will be determined based on the skills qualifications and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles the Company will offer medical coverage dental vision disability 401k and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/15/2026.

Required Experience:

Director


About Company

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more

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