Sportskeeda - Manager - SEO

SEO Manager

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it - the pain, the passion, the guts, and the glory. When we at Sportskeeda look at sports fans we don't see a crowd; we see you. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed.

Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

Job Description:

This is a remote position.

Job Purpose:

SEO strategy formulation, tasked with the improvement of the business's site visibility and raising the organic search rankings, the candidate will also be responsible for the creation, implementation, and analysis of SEO programs and campaigns.

What You'll Do:

- Scaling the organic traffic growth and brand visibility across businesses

- Work in close collaboration with the product and technology team on SEO projects and build BRD (business requirement document) for new SEO initiatives for better visibility that shows business impact

- Convince, and work closely with the Content writers to ensure that they understand the importance of SEO & SEM traffic, and how to correctly implement opportunities for traffic acquisition and measurement.

- Understand the business impact areas and priorities and streamline the SEO roadmap accordingly

- Doing regular site audits, and site crawling to fix technical issues

- Keep abreast of industry trends, contemporary practices in SEO, and Google algorithm updates. Understand the implications for our business and take action to quickly seize the opportunity and reduce risk.

Requirements:

- Proven experience of 3+ years in SEO

- Experience working for a publisher/news media.-

- Proven experience in leading SEO & SEM strategy and projects to successfully build audiences for global-scale, products, and services.

- In-depth technical understanding of web and mobile SEO challenges and solutions.

- Expert user of Google Analytics and Google Web Master Tools and at least one market. Familiarity with relevant tools (e.g. SEMRush, Similarweb, Screaming Frog, MOZ)

- Background with strong HTML, JavaScript & MS Excel skills.

- Analytical mindset with numerical aptitude

Your Superpowers:

Analytical Thinking: You employ a thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem-solving to reach well-reasoned solutions

Collaborative: You partner effectively with stakeholders, to drive our 'winning together' culture and execute our common goals

Learning Agility: You are open to new ways of thinking and committed to acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage

Driven: You take initiative and persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You are organized, focused, and highly disciplined. Hard work doesn't scare you

Accountability: You accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions and demonstrate commitment to accomplishing work in an ethical, compliant, and efficient manner for the benefit of the company

Work Excellence: You are conscientious of the consistency and quality of deliverables. You're adept at prioritization and project management with attentiveness to detail and consistent follow-through

Flexibility: You thrive in a dynamic, fluid, and unstructured environment because you are a self-starter who is eager to learn, grow and build something great together