Optimization Editor: News & SEO Strategy

The Independent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent is seeking an optimisation editor to join a new team, working across news and sport. You will help grow a large audience by crafting compelling copy, headlines and optimising evergreen content for major events.

The role is hybrid/remote with periodic London HQ training and requires a strong news background and proficiency in SEO, analytics and content editing. This 12 Month FTC role requires excellent copy and planning skills, with regular dialogue with senior colleagues and a

Qualifications

• Strong news background and senior journalist experience.
• Experience in content optimisation and audience growth.
• Ability to interpret data and make actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Writing engaging headlines and editing news copy.
• SEO and digital publishing skills.
• Understand digital analytics tools.
• Have a proven track record as a journalist and have audience skills.
• Be a problem solver.
• Be a self-starter.

Skills

Headline writing

Editing news copy

SEO

Digital publishing

Journalism experience

Audience growth

Independence

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS platforms

Job description

The Independent is seeking an optimisation editor to join a new team, working across news and sport. You will help grow a large audience by crafting compelling copy, headlines and optimising evergreen content for major events.

The role is hybrid/remote with periodic London HQ training and requires a strong news background and proficiency in SEO, analytics and content editing. This 12 Month FTC role requires excellent copy and planning skills, with regular dialogue with senior colleagues and a