SEO Editor: Grow Newsroom Readership with Data & AI

NEWS UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London is seeking an SEO editor to enhance readership and optimize content for search engines. This role involves collaborating with newsroom staff, identifying trends, and implementing SEO strategies across various digital platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial SEO experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train others in best practices. Benefits include competitive leave, training programs, and discounted gym memberships. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering quality journalism.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Paternity leave up to 2 weeks

Training opportunities and LinkedIn Learning access

Private medical insurance including pre-existing conditions

Discounted gym memberships

Bikes for Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Discounts on Harper Collins books

Exclusive events and competitions

Wellbeing benefits like EAP and counseling

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in an editorial SEO role within a newsroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Skills to identify search trends and opportunities for traffic.
• Expertise in SEO editing, optimizing content, and writing digital headlines.
• Understanding of technical SEO principles relevant to editorial practices.
• Proven record of successfully optimizing content for AI/LLM.

Responsibilities

• Grow readership and reach new audiences through search.
• Share actionable insights and recommendations with the newsroom.
• Train staff in SEO best practices.
• Identify trending topics and pitch SEO-led content.
• Maximize search traffic for both news and evergreen stories.

Skills

Editorial SEO experience

Excellent communication skills

Trend identification

Strong SEO editing skills

Understanding of tech SEO principles

Familiarity with AI/LLM search experiences

Tools

Google Trends

Google Search Console

Keyword research tools

Job description

A leading media organization in London is seeking an SEO editor to enhance readership and optimize content for search engines. This role involves collaborating with newsroom staff, identifying trends, and implementing SEO strategies across various digital platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial SEO experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train others in best practices. Benefits include competitive leave, training programs, and discounted gym memberships. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering quality journalism.