Senior SEO Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY: Based in our Auckland Central office, you'll lead the charge in optimising search engine visibility for a diverse range of SME clients and internal projects, helping NZME continue to dominate the media landscape across newspapers, radio, and digital platforms.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT: As Senior SEO Specialist, you’ll:

• Develop and execute cutting-edge SEO strategies tailored to NZME and SME clients.
• Implement on-page and off-page optimization, manage website services, and oversee link-building efforts.
• Ensure technical SEO excellence, optimizing websites for peak performance.
• Mentor and coach teams to enhance SEO understanding and capability across the organization.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and apply this knowledge to maintain high SEO performance.
• Deliver commercial growth by leveraging SEO strategies and insights.
• Use analytics and research data to stay audience-focused, delivering the best content at the right time.

ABOUT YOU: We’re looking for someone with a passion for SEO and an eye for commercial results. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• 3-5 years of SEO experience, ideally in an agency, publishing, or consulting environment.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing SEO strategies across diverse business types.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a focus on delivering results.
• Excellent analytical skills, allowing you to provide clear reporting and actionable insights.
• A strong grasp of technical SEO and automation tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, especially when engaging with senior stakeholders and clients.
• A desire to mentor, coach, and inspire others in SEO.
• Experience in website development and a relevant qualification is desired, but not essential.

WHAT’S ON OFFER: If you want to work with New Zealand's premium integrated media company, you've come to the right place. New Zealand Media and Entertainment is where people come together. From the Cape to Bluff audiences gather in huge numbers to read, listen, and engage with NZME. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them. We dig into what’s going on in the world and why, along with the latest and greatest in entertainment.

You will be based in our NZME Auckland Central location. This is a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio studios, newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have development opportunities, access to a range of discounted products and services, and be a key member of the Digital team.

Sound good? Is it. Apply now!

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc.

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