SEO Manager, MSNBC

Job Summary:MSNBC is looking for an SEO manager to boost audience development efforts across MSNBC.com. This person will collaborate with editorial, product and tech teams to implement search strategies, including data analysis, on-page optimization, content gap analysis, competitive research and reporting. We’re looking for a strategist who understands the importance of search intent and content discovery. They also stay informed on industry-wide SEO updates and analyze developing trends.Essential Responsibilities:Develop and enhance SEO strategy for MSNBC articles and videos published, including breaking news, analysis, and opinion content across owned and third-party platformsCommunicate regularly with editorial teams about SEO strategies, tactics, and performancePlan and implement a search-based traffic referral strategy for MSNBC digitalWrite strong, search-friendly headlines while providing additional on-page optimization support (meta descriptions, header tags, internal linking, etc.)Share real-time analytics and make recommendations to improve search trafficTrain writers and editors to help them think about ways to integrate search signals into the writing processAssist in weekly reporting and participate in regular editorial meetingsConduct keyword research and advise actionable SEO recommendations to editorial teamMap keywords to user intent, identify content gaps and emerging trendsMonitor keyword rankings and provide suggestions based on findings