AI-Era SEO & Content Discoverability Lead
AtlanFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have significant experience growing SEO or audience within a newsroom environment and a thorough knowledge of content factors related to Google Search and News rankings, including E-E-A-T, topical authority, and on-page optimization. A strong understanding of Google Discover and other content recommendation engines is required, along with proficiency in Google Trends, Google Search Console, GA4, SEO tools like Ahrefs/Semrush, and real-time content analytics tools such as Parse.ly or Chartbeat. Experience with creating structure is also necessary.
The Audience Growth Strategist will create and execute newsroom strategies to increase sessions, users, and engagement, focusing on improving visibility in Google Discover, Google Search, and Google News. Responsibilities include performing in-depth competitive analysis, growing visibility in Google's AI Mode/Overviews, building content strategies with topic ideas, pre-planning for future events, and suggesting new coverage areas to reach new audiences. The role also involves making proactive recommendations on trending topics, delivering training to newsroom teams on SEO and content best practices, and ensuring all content adheres to editorial guidelines and brand standards.
Global news magazine providing in-depth coverage
Newsweek provides in-depth coverage and analysis of significant global events through its print and digital platforms. With over 80 years of experience, it offers readers a unique perspective on world affairs, helping them understand the context behind major news stories. Newsweek publishes both a U.S. edition and an International edition, which caters to various regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, along with language-specific editions for countries like Japan, Korea, and Latin America. The print magazine is distributed in 68 territories, while its website offers continuous updates on breaking news. Newsweek's goal is to inform and guide readers through the complexities of a rapidly changing world.