SEO Coordinator, Editorial

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 220 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

We are seeking an SEO Coordinator (Tues- Sat) to join the SEO team at The New York Post. Reporting into the Director of SEO, this role will collaborate closely with department stakeholders across the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider to implement effective content optimization strategies, while leading the company’s initiative with Google News Showcase. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the growing digital presence of one of the world’s leading news organizations.

Note: The regular shift for this role will be Tuesday-Saturday, with scheduled hours being 2pm-10pm Tues-Fri, and 10am-6pm on Saturday.

Responsibilities include:

Spearhead the New York Post’s Google News Showcase strategy by curating daily story panels that effectively promote the company’s reporting and voice in Google News and Google Discover
Work closely with editorial teams to provide on- and off-page optimization recommendations and develop keyword-targeted content
Perform keyword research to identify coverage gaps and emerging trends across various sections, and pitch content ideas to editorial stakeholders
Collaborate with SEO and editorial team members to develop content strategies for evergreen, timely, and event-based content
Copy edit and audit written articles for SEO best practices
Monitor and track reporting on traffic and rankings
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and Google’s web standards, and translate them into workable solutions

The ideal candidate will have/be:

1-2 years’ experience working in-house in SEO and editorial; a background in digital news is preferred
A passion for digital news, SEO, and content strategy
Experience with WordPress, HTML, and competitive SEO tools (SEMrush, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics) is a plus
Availability to work evening and weekend hours
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively balance priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Salary Range: $31,200 – $125,000