What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, SEO & Local Search Optimization position at Memorial Sloan?
About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK:Manager, SEO & Local Search Optimization
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), our mission is to end cancer for life. The Manager, Search Engine Optimization supports that mission by helping patients, caregivers, and physicians discoveraccurate, trusted MSK information across search engines, local listings, reviews, and emerging AI-powered discovery experiences.
Role Overview
Support and evolve MSK's search engine optimization strategy across organic search, local listings, and online reviews
Help modernize SEO practices, including optimizing content for LLMs, generative search engines, and AI-influenced discovery
Partner with listings vendors to helpmaintainaccurate, consistent, and compliant location data across platforms
Collaborate with survey and review vendors to strengthen review monitoring and response processes
Work cross-functionally with Marketing & Communications, Legal, clinical stakeholders, and operations teams
Monitor search performance and visibility trends, translating findings into clear, practical insights
Assistwith establishing standards and best practices that promote accuracy, trust, and consistency in search results
Stay informed on evolving search technologies and AI-driven discovery to inform future recommendations
Handle visibility or reputation-related issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and sensitivity
Key Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in SEO, search, or digital visibility roles
Direct healthcare SEOexperience,including familiarity with regulated or highly scrutinized content
Strong understanding of local search, listings management, and location-based discovery
Experience working with vendors or platforms supporting listings and review management
Hands-on experience with SEO tools and technologies (e.g., BrightEdge,Yext, Schema, analytics platforms)
Core Skills
Collaborative, relationship-driven approach to working with diverse stakeholders
Comfort navigating evolving priorities, new search behaviors, and emerging technologies
Curiosity and willingness to learn, especially around AI-driven and generative search trends
Clear, thoughtful communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Professional judgment and discretion when addressing sensitive or high-visibility situations
Additional Information:
Schedule:Hybrid; 1 time a week at various MSK locations in New York City
Location:633 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Reporting toSenior Director, Digital Content Strategy
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Compensation Philosophy
Benefits
Pay Range: $111,600.00 - $178,600.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
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Salary : $111,600 - $178,600