Senior SEO / GEO Specialist Edinburgh

8 Million Stories Ltd in Edinburgh is a privately held, boutique-to-mid-sized digital marketing agency specializing in content monetisation and international campaigns, with employee counts reported as 11–50 by Crunchbase and 51–200 by LinkedIn. (crunchbase.com)

Clients describe the firm as a valuable, performance-driven partner, with testimonials from BBC World Service, Royal London, and Tesco Bank underscoring its strategic, outcomes-focused approach. (8ms.com)

The company emphasizes CSR and sustainability—net-positive since 2019 through Ecologi (carbon offsetting staff travel and planting over 7,000 trees), plus an Environment Award at the 2022 BIMA Awards for work with Children's Parliament and active charity partnerships with Cancer Card and the Two Ridings Community Foundation. (8ms.com)

Work culture appears sociable and flexible, featuring monthly social events, a dedicated Social Committee, and a hybrid work model, alongside benefits such as access to a health and wellbeing platform. (8ms.com)

Career development is signaled by open SEO and Paid Media roles and a stated commitment to equal opportunity, while public review sites show mixed signals: Glassdoor rates the company at 4.0/5 with a small staff (1–50 employees), whereas Clutch lists zero reviews, so the representativeness of public feedback is limited. (8ms.com)

What does the role involve?

Your time will be split 50/50 between client strategy and developing our SEO/GEO offering. You'll lead day-to-day client communications for two key accounts, delivering expert consultancy on technical SEO and GEO strategy. Expect to work with large data sets, turning insights into actionable plans, including forecasting and performance modelling.

What makes this role different from a typical SEO role?

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and product development, with a 50/50 split between client work and evolving the agency's SEO/GEO offering. You'll tackle agile projects in an AI-driven landscape and work with high-profile clients, translating data into scalable strategies.

Which skills are essential to succeed?

Essential skills include deep technical SEO know-how, GEO strategy, data analysis with large datasets, and the ability to forecast performance. Strong client-facing communication and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations are important.

How will I collaborate with clients and internal teams?

You will have daily collaboration with client contacts while coordinating with internal teams to align content, analytics, and marketing objectives. You’ll document and present findings and ensure smooth execution across campaigns.

What opportunities for growth and learning can I expect?

You’ll help shape the agency’s SEO/GEO offerings, gain exposure to major brands, and progress into senior client-strategy and product-development roles. The work places you at the forefront of an AI-driven marketing landscape, with ongoing learning and experimentation.

What is the interview process like?

Expect a mix of technical conversations, case studies, and a client-facing simulation to understand how you translate data into strategy. You’ll be evaluated on your depth of SEO/GEO expertise, your ability to communicate insights clearly, and your collaborative style.