News SEO Manager

News SEO Manager to join us at Reach PLC. This role drives end‑to‑end SEO across our newsrooms, turning rigorous research into high‑impact content opportunities, using data analysis to uncover and resolve technical performance issues, and keeping senior editors informed on the latest Search developments, from Google Core Updates to emerging AI features. Embedded within editorial and Audience Development teams, you’ll collaborate closely with audience specialists to ensure best‑practice is baked into daily workflows, monitor performance via Google Search Console/Tableau/Amplitude/SEMrush. Conduct content and technical audits across our network and the wider market to identify high-impact opportunities, shaping content strategies that drive growth through organic Search and Google Discover. Stay up to date with algorithm changes and industry trends, such as zero click search, adapting strategies and sharing guidance with stakeholders, providing regular, insightful reports on organic traffic, rankings and engagement.