SEO Analyst

Skip To Job Description Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. SEO Analyst Remote Contracted Media & Entertainment Mid Level Share Job Summary: Blavity Inc. is seeking a data-driven SEO Analyst to support our Director of SEO in driving organic growth across our portfolio of digital media brands, including AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Blavity. This is a Contracted W2 position. This role will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive SEO analysis, identifying content opportunities, and implementing optimization strategies that enhance our visibility in search engines and drive targeted organic traffic. The SEO Analyst will work cross-functionally with editorial and content marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated throughout our content creation and publishing workflows.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in SEO analysis within a media, publishing, or agency environment, with strong skills in keyword research, competitive analysis, and performance tracking. Experience working in project-based or fast-paced environments is highly preferred, as this role requires managing multiple initiatives across different brand properties simultaneously. This position requires a strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capabilities to identify timely content opportunities and translate data insights into actionable recommendations.This role reports directly to the Director of SEO and must be able to commit to 15hours a week. NOTE: Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.Responsibilities:SEO Analysis & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive keyword research using tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console to identify high-value content opportunities aligned with audience search intent and editorial calendarsContent Optimization Support: Partner closely with editorial teams across all Blavity Inc. properties to optimize content for search visibility, including meta descriptions, title tags, header structures, and internal linking strategiesCompetitive Analysis: Perform regular competitive analysis to identify content gaps, emerging keyword opportunities, and industry trends that can inform our content strategy across politics, health, tech, business, travel, and culture verticalsCross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with editorial teams to identify timely content creation opportunities based on trending topics, search volume data, and news cycles while maintaining brand voice and editorial standardsPerformance Tracking: Monitor and analyze key SEO metrics including organic traffic, keyword rankings, click-through rates, and user engagement metrics; provide weekly and monthly reports with actionable insightsProject Management: Support multiple SEO initiatives across different brand properties, managing timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment similar to agency workIndustry Expertise: Stay current with SEO algorithm updates, search engine guidelines, and best practices specific to digital publishers and news sites, including Google News optimization and Discover visibilityQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Data Science, or related fieldRequired Experience:2-4 years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in media, digital publishing, or agency environmentProven track record of improving organic search performance through data-driven strategiesExperience working with content management systems and editorial teamsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlinesPreferred Experience:Previous experience in an agency or project-based environment with multiple client/brand...