Location: London, GB
The Role Our SEO Team works closely with editorial, audience development, analytics, and product groups to acquire new users from Search and Google Discover, ensuring the highest level of discoverability for CondéNast content. In this full‑time contract maternity cover role, you will manage SEO, Answer Engine, and Google Discover content initiatives for GQ in the US and UK markets. The position requires working four days a week in the London office (remote on Fridays) and reports to the Global Sr. Manager of SEO.
Responsibilities Lead and develop SEO, Answer Engine, and Google Discover content initiatives for GQ in the US and UK markets, collaborating with other search and audience experts.
Execute organic search and answer‑engine campaigns and provide Google Discover tactical support, including evergreen keyword research, content‑gap recommendations, optimization of existing content, competitor analysis, and ad‑hoc non‑technical SEO support.
Manage end‑to‑end SEO content campaigns: write meta content, create target keyword lists, improve link architecture, and help GQ publish SEO‑friendly content.
Work with cross‑market editorial teams to create SEO content strategies and implement evergreen strategies for existing and new content.
Monitor content and news trends, provide SEO content recommendations for major events, and support event and news/Google Discover strategy.
Document content strategy for major events and tentpole topics, conduct post‑analysis.
Lead ad‑hoc SEO content projects to support GQ and the centralized SEO Team.
Proactively anticipate brand needs and provide strong solutions before they are requested.
Educate stakeholders with editorial SEO, AI, and Discover trainings, new best‑practice documentation, and wider team presentations.
Leverage SEO strategies combined with traffic data to recommend new approaches that grow brand loyalty and increase direct traffic.
Identify key stakeholders on GQ, create change, and mentor them in SEO.
Perform content audits.
Support traffic analysis and algorithm‑update recovery.
Keep abreast of the latest SEO developments and advocate for tactics that GQ has not yet utilized.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications Minimum 4years of editorial content SEO experience, preferably with a major media or agency.
Experience with Google Discover.
Strong portfolio of websites demonstrating SEO ability, prepared for discussion.
Intrinsic understanding of SEO tactics, including on‑page, off‑page, current industry trends, and black‑hat tactics to avoid.
Expertise in web analytics tools, especially Google Search Console.
Expertise in third‑party enterprise SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog).
Expert SEO copywriting skills.
Several years of experience working with editorial teams.
Ability to influence stakeholders and change behavior.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, able to multitask and deliver under tight deadlines.
Benefits 25days holiday (plus
The Role Our SEO Team works closely with editorial, audience development, analytics, and product groups to acquire new users from Search and Google Discover, ensuring the highest level of discoverability for CondéNast content. In this full‑time contract maternity cover role, you will manage SEO, Answer Engine, and Google Discover content initiatives for GQ in the US and UK markets. The position requires working four days a week in the London office (remote on Fridays) and reports to the Global Sr. Manager of SEO.
Responsibilities Lead and develop SEO, Answer Engine, and Google Discover content initiatives for GQ in the US and UK markets, collaborating with other search and audience experts.
Execute organic search and answer‑engine campaigns and provide Google Discover tactical support, including evergreen keyword research, content‑gap recommendations, optimization of existing content, competitor analysis, and ad‑hoc non‑technical SEO support.
Manage end‑to‑end SEO content campaigns: write meta content, create target keyword lists, improve link architecture, and help GQ publish SEO‑friendly content.
Work with cross‑market editorial teams to create SEO content strategies and implement evergreen strategies for existing and new content.
Monitor content and news trends, provide SEO content recommendations for major events, and support event and news/Google Discover strategy.
Document content strategy for major events and tentpole topics, conduct post‑analysis.
Lead ad‑hoc SEO content projects to support GQ and the centralized SEO Team.
Proactively anticipate brand needs and provide strong solutions before they are requested.
Educate stakeholders with editorial SEO, AI, and Discover trainings, new best‑practice documentation, and wider team presentations.
Leverage SEO strategies combined with traffic data to recommend new approaches that grow brand loyalty and increase direct traffic.
Identify key stakeholders on GQ, create change, and mentor them in SEO.
Perform content audits.
Support traffic analysis and algorithm‑update recovery.
Keep abreast of the latest SEO developments and advocate for tactics that GQ has not yet utilized.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications Minimum 4years of editorial content SEO experience, preferably with a major media or agency.
Experience with Google Discover.
Strong portfolio of websites demonstrating SEO ability, prepared for discussion.
Intrinsic understanding of SEO tactics, including on‑page, off‑page, current industry trends, and black‑hat tactics to avoid.
Expertise in web analytics tools, especially Google Search Console.
Expertise in third‑party enterprise SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog).
Expert SEO copywriting skills.
Several years of experience working with editorial teams.
Ability to influence stakeholders and change behavior.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, able to multitask and deliver under tight deadlines.
Benefits 25days holiday (plus
SEO Manager, GQ - 12 month FTC employer: Conde Nast
CONDÉ NAST is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and creative work environment, perfect for those passionate about editorial excellence. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a talented team. Located in a vibrant area, our culture encourages innovation and celebrates the unique voices that contribute to our prestigious publications.
