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SEO Editor

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
Dec 16, 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Finance
Discipline
Editor

Job Details

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a dynamic and experienced SEO editor with superb news judgment and a strong understanding of SEO and search data to join our Newsroom SEO team. You will play an essential part in shaping our content strategy, helping to identify content gaps and trending topics and improving the visibility of our award-winning journalism in search.

You will be a key player in the growth and development of the SEO team at The Wall Street Journal, working with bureaus across the organization. A strong command of newsroom workflows and proficiency with digital publishing tools are crucial for success.

You will report to the Senior SEO Editor. While you will likely start the job working remotely, you will eventually be based in our New York office.

You will:
  • Work closely with WSJ's editorial team to drive audience growth and increased engagement through SEO.
  • Work with our Technical and Newsroom SEO teams to distill performance data into strategic insights for the newsroom
  • Use keyword research and SEO best practices to work directly with editors and reporters on content optimization
  • Contribute to an SEO Calendar with topics, content ideas, and other strategic notes
  • Monitor the performance of articles using real-time analytics tools and make strategic SEO decisions based on that data and real-time Google Rankings

You have:
  • At least 2-4 years of experience in growing SEO organically within a newsroom environment.
  • Ability to perform keyword and trend research to identify what keywords and topics to target, as well as make this accessible for editorial teams
  • Expert ability to optimize content using SEO tools such as Google Trends and other SERP tools including top stories and organic search.
  • Proven experience in developing and contributing to search-oriented content strategy.
  • Familiarity with the Journal's brand, content offerings, and various digital/print platforms.
  • Good working knowledge of Adobe Analytics (Omniture) and Google Search Console.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 25263

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We are the people of Dow Jones. From different fields, backgrounds and viewpoints we invite you to join us.

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