SEO Journalist, Freelance

Are you obsessed with SEO? Are you at home in a busy newsroom with a strong knowledge of current affairs? Do you enjoy predicting what potential readers will be searching for next?

Metro is looking for talented SEO freelancers to join its SEO team to pitch engaging angles on trending and evergreen topics, perform reactive keyword research, optimise site content, analyse and predict trends and offer SEO guidance to editorial teams.

As well as the ability to spot stories that will drive SEO traffic, suitable candidates will understand the impact social media and other platforms can have on search performance. They will also have an instinct for predicting trends, as well as what stories will land in Discover.

Responsibilities:

Spotting relevant trends and working with section editors to commission content
Optimise Metro's journalism to maximise reach across all search platforms
Maintain and champion SEO best practice by providing ongoing feedback to reporters and editors
Nurturing existing site content and offering SEO guidance to reporters on fresh pieces
Stay up to date with the news agenda and current events
Reacting to breaking news commissioning and optimising content accordingly

Requirements include:

Previous experience working in a newsroom is essential
Ability to apply existing SEO skills and knowledge to new tasks
Understanding of legal covenants such as the UK Editors' Code of Practice
Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced 24/7 news environment
Regular booked shifts are preferred across our 7 days/week rota

Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV, a note about yourself and your current availability.

Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.