SEO Lead Editor

About the role

We are seeking an SEO Lead Editor to drive editorial excellence for a high‑traffic gaming hub. In this role you will combine hands‑on editing with strategic leadership, ensuring every article meets the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, tone, and search performance.

Key responsibilities

• Define, implement and continuously improve editorial guidelines across all content verticals.
• Lead quality‑control processes, review content, track performance issues and document recurring challenges.
• Develop and enforce standards for AI‑generated content, guaranteeing compliance with editorial, SEO and UX requirements.
• Mentor senior editors, provide structured feedback and support career development.
• Review and refine content structure, tone, design and style to maximize engagement, conversion and search visibility.
• Oversee SEO optimisation, ensuring headlines and articles align with organic visibility best practices.
• Drive workflow improvements using tools such as Google Docs and performance‑tracking systems.
• Lead initiatives for content innovation, including Google News strategies to boost traffic and revenue.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an editorial role with responsibility for content quality and publishing standards.
• Experience leading or managing editorial teams, with a track record of mentoring writers or editors.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles applied to digital publishing.
• Experience overseeing AI‑assisted content creation workflows.
• Exceptional English writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and gaps.

Required skills

• SEO
• AI‑assisted content creation
• Google Docs