Deputy Head of SEO Location:
London Do you have experience working in a newsroom environment and a background in SEO? This fast-paced online publisher is looking for a deputy head of SEO with strong organisational skills, who can thrive under pressure and has a passion for growing new audiences and driving traffic. You will have a solid understanding of editorial, commercial, and technical SEO and be able to articulate the value of SEO to senior stakeholders. You will also be able to lead a growing and diverse team and support the Head of SEO in devising and implementing new strategies across the newsroom. Requirements and Accountabilities: Significant newsroom experience - journalism background preferred Confident with a range of SEO tools (e.g., SEMRush, Google Trends, News Dashboard) Ability to spot trends, identify traffic-driving opportunities, and communicate those to the newsroom Make recommendations on SEO best practices and optimise stories Sound understanding of Google Discover, Google News, organic search, and Top Stories - and how to grow traffic across these referrers Be an enthusiastic evangelist for SEO in the newsroom Produce and deliver robust SEO strategies to drive audience in key areas Analyse and report on successes and failures to stakeholders Coordinate SEO advice, lead SEO presence in newsroom conferences, and inform editorial with clear SEO-led insights Competence in technical SEO would be an asset Manage rotas and carry out SEO training Flexibility regarding shift patterns (some evenings and weekends may be required) Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level Employment Type:
Full-time Job Function:
Writing/Editing Industries:
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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