Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation.
Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month.
Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act.
Using all major platforms, we've rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.
Are you a proactive, ambitious SEO expert with a passion for driving digital growth?
LADbible Group is looking for a talented Senior SEO Editor to join our Audience Development team , where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding and solidifying the reach of our brands beyond social media.
About the Role Reporting to the SEO Lead, you'll collaborate with Editors and Heads of Content to grow our audience across all LADbible Group brands through Google and its platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to shape our content strategy, ensure best practices, and spearhead innovative SEO initiatives that strengthen our position in the digital landscape.
In this role, you will drive the daily content creation across six brands, reacting to live news and developing creative, timely ideas.
You will take a hybrid role in both commissioning and writing, with a focus on breaking news and evergreen content.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing search strategies to ensure maximum efficiency and impact of content.
Additionally, you will manage and mentor writers, ensuring they produce high-quality content for underserved areas, while also maintaining SEO best practices across the newsroom.
Your role will also include identifying forward-planning opportunities and experimenting with new SEO strategies.
During the absence of the SEO Manager, you will deputize and ensure the SEO function continues to run smoothly.
What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with proven experience in producing successful search-focused content at a national level.
You should have a deep understanding of on-page SEO, content ideation, and strategy development, along with strong communication and relationship management skills within a newsroom environment.
Proficiency with search trend consoles is essential, and knowledge of third-party tools will be an advantage.
You must have high writing and editing standards and a keen understanding of Google's content priorities.
As a creative, independent thinker, you should have a flair for storytelling and an ability to react to trending news.
We need someone who is strategic, adaptable, and eager to experiment with new ways of working.
You should also be a natural leader with management experience and a passion for coaching others.
At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.
LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us.
As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard.
As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.