Experience (SEO, GEO) Manager

Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.

Join our rapidly expanding Experience (SEO) team and help shape the future of discovery for some of Australia's most iconic brands!

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Role

Location: Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.

• Lead the Charge: Spearhead the day-to-day delivery of cutting-edge SEO, GEO, content and adjacent consulting services, helping drive tangible client results.

• Mentor Future Stars: Take a hands-on leadership role, mentoring and developing a growing team of junior SEO specialists to become future leaders.

• Drive Strategy & Growth: Collaborate across teams to incorporate SEO and GEO practices into broader media strategies, delivering real, measurable results for clients.

• Own Client Success: Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships with clients, becoming their go-to leader for all things digital experience.

• Champion Innovation: Foster a positive and experimental team culture where new ideas in the SEO space are celebrated and brought to life and enabled through work class technology investments.

Ideal Skills and Experience

This is the perfect role for a strategic, hands-on leader who loves mentoring talent, driving innovation, and seeing their work make a tangible impact. We’re also looking for;

• A Natural Leader: You have experience managing and developing a team, with a genuine passion for coaching and fostering career growth.

• SEO Expertise: You possess deep, up-to-date knowledge of the SEO landscape, from GEO and analytics to reporting and best-practice implementation. You demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, thriving in environments that prioritise development and mentoring.

• Commercially Savvy: You're comfortable managing client scopes and budgets and have a keen eye for identifying opportunities to grow business.

• An Ace Communicator: You can confidently present insights in client meetings and build strong, collaborative relationships with everyone you work with.

• Process Driven, People Focused: You thrive on maintaining high standards and strong operational discipline, all while building a positive and innovative team culture. You are inherently curious, with an innovation mindset, and are comfortable ideating with technologies such as AI to improve operations, delivery, and efficiency.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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What We Offer 

At Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.

MELBOURNE: Based in Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!

SYDNEY: Based on the south side of the bridge in Barangaroo, our office has beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!

BRISBANE: Serving our Queensland clients from the heart of the South Bank cultural precinct, our South Brisbane campus connects media, data, and technology to drive intelligent growth.

We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.

Our Commitment 

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.  

 

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

 

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