Lead SEO Content Strategist

Seat Geek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

As the Lead SEO Content Strategist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the content that fuels Seat Geek’s growth, with a specific focus on driving visibility in AI-powered search.

Your work will center on identifying high-impact content opportunities that improve Seat Geek’s discoverability through strategic research, actionable insights, and industry expertise. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with product, analytics, event operations, and marketing teams to ensure our content is not only creative and fan-first, but also technically optimized for the evolving landscape of AI-driven discovery. You'll report to our Senior Manager, SEO.

• Identify Content Opportunities
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  Lead the charge in spotting and prioritizing focus areas based on AI search trends, fan behaviors, and evolving content formats
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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  Partner with product, engineering, and analytics teams to align content initiatives with the roadmap, optimize for event discovery on search and in platform, and measure results
• Scale What Works
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  Build frameworks to scale high-performing content across both integrated and non-integrated events, ensuring consistency, quality, and broad reach
• AI Search Optimization
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  Stay ahead of generative AI and semantic SEO trends, implementing strategies that position Seat Geek as a trusted authority
• E‑commerce Merchandising & Optimization
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  Lead strategic alignment across teams to define and execute how events, campaigns, and content are showcased on‑site, ensuring a seamless and impactful customer experience
• Content Quality & Governance
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  Define and enforce content standards and usage guidelines, evangelize best practices to partners, and ensure accuracy, relevance, and rights compliance
• Innovative Content Sourcing
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  Source compelling video, imagery, and descriptions from partners, fans, creators, and third‑party providers. Explore public domain, creator collaborations, and AI‑enabled tools for new opportunities
• Drive Operational Efficiency
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  Partner with product teams to enhance tools and processes that improve how Seat Geek manages and scales content
• Be a Thought Leader
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  Champion how AI and emerging technologies can elevate Seat Geek’s approach to discovery, curation, and personalization
• Build Community
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  Cultivate a network of internal and external contributors who help enrich Seat Geek’s event content through insights and periodic reviews

• 6+ years of content marketing experience, preferably with a focus in SEO, growth marketing, and/or product
• Enthusiasm for Live Events: You thrive on the energy of live sports and music, and appreciate the details that make events memorable
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  You balance big‑picture strategy with a sharp eye for the details that drive AI search performance
• Relationship Building Excellence: You excel at motivating partners, colleagues, and creators to collaborate and maintain high‑quality content
• 0‑to‑1 Execution
  
  Skills:
  
  You’re resourceful, persistent, and creative—able to transform ideas into scalable frameworks
• Craft‑Driven Mindset: You bring a strong design sensibility and understand how UX and storytelling create immersive fan experiences
• Curiosity for AI: You stay current on AI tools, search technologies, and content trends, and are eager to test, learn, and innovate

• Equity stake
• Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 16 weeks of fully‑paid family leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Student loan support resources
  
  Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25k towards family building and reproductive health services
• Gender‑affirming care support program
• $500 per year for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
• $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music

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