SEO Manager, 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 Manager (M-F, 9am-5pm) to join the SEO team at The New York Post. This role will report into the Director of SEO and will collaborate closely with department stakeholders across the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider to grow organic search traffic to our brands.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the New York Post and Page Six 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
• Develop SEO content strategies for evergreen, timely, and event-based content
• Copy edit and review/audit written articles for SEO best practices
• Monitor and track reporting on traffic and rankings
• Stay up-to-date on new industry trends and Google’s web standards, and translate them into workable solutions

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• At least 3 years of experience working in-house in organic search and editorial; news background is preferred – Applicants with newsroom experience who are seeking a career change to SEO will be considered
• Passion for digital news, SEO, and content strategy
• Familiarity with competitive SEO tools (SEMrush, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics) is a plus
• The ability to balance priorities and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• The ability to be both a self-starter and team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Note: The NY Post has returned to office in a hybrid work model.

Note: NY Post has returned to a hybrid work model (3 days per week in office).

Join us! The NY Post offers a host of benefits/perks including:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer sponsored at 80%)
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) match up to 5.5%
• Commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Referral Bonus
• Mental Health Resources & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off (vacation, personal days, and holidays)
• Fertility benefits
• Support for all LGBTQ+ health related needs
• On-site Gym & Bike Storage
• Access to free PDF version of the Post & free Sports+ membership
• and much more!

Salary Range: $31,200 – $125,000

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

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