SEO Editor, West Coast

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced SEO editor based in the Pacific time zone to bolster efforts to reach audiences through search and growth platforms. This editor will be responsible for optimizing stories and identifying content opportunities across a range of topics to extend the reach of our journalism.

This editor must obsess over news and move quickly to turn insights from trends and traffic patterns into tactics to reach audiences. The ideal candidate will be able to pivot quickly to seize opportunities around breaking news and live moments and step back to perform analysis, think strategically beyond the news cycle and make recommendations that support our mission and audience-growth goals.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas and coverage areas to reach new and existing audiences and collaborate with editors and reporters to ensure success.
• Optimize daily content and implement strategies based on technical audits of the website.
• Train editors and reporters on optimization best practices and directly partner to guide content strategy.
• Provide competitive analysis on search performance to newsroom stakeholders.
• Work with partners to identify and improve tools to facilitate the creation of search-first content.

Please consider applying if you meet most of these requirements:

• Experience working in SEO content strategy or audience development.
• A passion for keeping up with SEO best practices and industry changes.
• A collaborative mind-set and demonstrated ability to work with reporters and editors.
• Experience building products to help audiences navigate a news website.
• Expertise in using analytics to make real-time and long-term strategic decisions.
• Exceptional organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills.

This remote position is based on the U.S. West Coast and might require night and weekend work.

Candidates should upload a résumé and cover letter outlining their experience in search-engine optimization and audience development in a fast-paced newsroom setting to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by 11/25/2022 will be prioritized. Your cover letter should be addressed to Director of Optimization and News Product Bryan Flaherty and Head of Curation and Platforms Coleen O'Lear.

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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