Optimisation Editor

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online news publisher is looking for an Optimization Editor to join their dynamic team during the UK late shift. In this role, you will leverage your strong journalism background and SEO expertise to enhance content visibility and engagement. You will craft compelling headlines, optimize evergreen content, and utilize advanced digital analytics tools to drive audience growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior management, contributing to strategic content decisions in a fast-paced media environment. If you are passionate about journalism and thrive on creativity and data-driven strategies, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven journalism experience with audience engagement skills.
• Strong familiarity with The Independent's coverage and current world events.

Responsibilities

• Writing engaging headlines and editing news copy.
• Optimizing content for maximum audience reach.

Skills

SEO

Digital Publishing

Editing

Content Optimization

Data Interpretation

Audience Engagement

Problem Solving

Tools

Digital Analytics Tools

AI Tools (Bulletin Platform)

Job description

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The Independent Overview

The Independent is an online news publisher established in 1986, known for its independence from political affiliations and proprietorial influence. Transitioning fully to digital in 2016, it continues to innovate in journalism and digital publishing, reaching over 100 million global visitors monthly through various platforms including news, TV, eCommerce, and subscriptions.

About the Role

We are seeking an Optimization Editor for the UK late shift (4pm - 1am, Monday-Friday, with some weekends). This role involves working within a small team of digital publishing experts to optimize content for maximum audience reach, requiring a strong news background and expertise in SEO, social media, and editing.

The ideal candidate will craft compelling headlines, organize evergreen content, and engage with AI tools like the Bulletin platform. This is a middleweight to senior role involving regular interaction with senior management, including the Head of Growth.

Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Writing engaging headlines and editing news copy
• SEO and digital publishing expertise
• Proficiency with digital analytics tools
• Proven journalism experience with audience engagement skills
• Problem-solving and self-starting abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role at a comparable publication
• Content optimization skills
• Senior journalist credentials
• Strong familiarity with The Independent's coverage
• Excellent organizational skills
• Data interpretation and strategic recommendations
• Effective communication of best practices
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced media environment
• Knowledge of current world events

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We promote diversity and strive for a workforce that reflects our global readership. We support equal opportunities and provide reasonable adjustments to applicants as needed.

Our Values

Inclusive: Promoting diversity, transparency, and effective communication.

Innovative: Embracing risk-taking and new ideas to excel.

Independent: Upholding honesty, integrity, and independent thinking.