Search Engine Optimization Associate Jobs in Washington, IL

As a Web Marketing Specialist at Cybernautic, you know the fundamentals and you're ready to own your work. You'll manage assigned client accounts with increasing independence executing strategies, communicating directly with clients, and contributing ideas that improve performance.

This is not a passive role. You'll dig into data, identify opportunities, and take action. You'll collaborate closely with Web Sales Strategists, content developers, and senior team members to build campaigns that perform. You'll earn client trust through consistent communication and work that matters to their business.

You're building your instincts and your track record. This is where that happens.

• Research ideal keywords and propose best-fit service levels for assigned client accounts
• Collaborate to define target audiences and determine tone, voice, and messaging direction
• Research industries, competitors, and client needs to refine keywords, landing pages, and campaign structures
• Identify opportunities to maximize client potential and contribute to strategy development

• Communicate with clients and log all interactions in HubSpot CRM
• Obtain approvals for keywords, landing pages, ad groups, and ad copy
• Conduct Review Generation Platform training sessions
• Address client questions and concerns with consistency and care even when work is still in progress

• Apply SEO best practices to assigned content and contribute to content ideation
• Write and revise client website content to improve rankings and conversions (leverage AI)
• Learn and apply tools that identify purchase-intent search behavior

• Setup website performance reports using Google Analytics 4 and Looker Studio
• Regularly review published content for underperformance and optimize as needed
• Monitor monthly ranking reports and SEO performance trends on assigned accounts
• Analyze accounts and contribute recommendations for traffic, rank, and conversions
• Identify upsell opportunities and flag them to senior team members

• Work collaboratively with your team to deliver our Search and AI Optimization services and Google Ads services effectively.
• Execute assigned work accurately and on time
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions
• Support senior team members on larger accounts and projects as needed

• 13 years of experience in SEO, PPC, keyword strategy, or digital analytics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort or experience in client-facing environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of CMS-based websites and basic HTML/CSS
• Working knowledge of analytics tools including GA4 and Google Ads
• Comfortable using AI tools to support research, content, and workflow efficiency
• A collaborative spirit and a "make it happen" attitude

• Google Analytics and/or Google Ads certifications
• Experience with WordPress or custom CMS platforms
• Background in content development or copywriting
• Familiarity with visual or UX design concepts
• Experience with marketing automation or third-party integrations

• An inspiring workspace espresso bar, stocked break area, natural light, and common areas for when you need a change of scenery
• Meaningful work in a people-first, in-office culture
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance with 70% employer contribution for employees
• Retirement savings with a 3% employer match
• Paid Time Off: major holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days plus paid vacation increases to 15 days after 5 years

Cybernautic designs, develops, and manages the most thrilling and effective web experiences for businesses and organizations of all sizes. We're a tight-knit team in Bloomington-Normal, IL. We believe hard work, creativity, and innovation move businesses forward and that the web is one of the most powerful tools for making that happen. We're investing in AI not to replace great work, but to amplify it.

We're looking for someone who shares that vision and wants to help shape what that looks like for our clients and our team. We know what we need and we're passionate about finding the right fit. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.