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Save the Children US · 2 days ago

Lead Associate, Digital Content & Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (P2)

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $74K/yr

3+ years exp

Save the Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for children's rights globally. The Lead Associate, Digital Content & Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will support the content strategy for the organization's websites, focusing on optimizing content and enhancing audience engagement through effective digital publishing and SEO practices.

CharityMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Work with Sr. Advisor, Website Content Strategy and SEO to research and perform revisions, updates and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines

Work with internal stakeholders to understand their business and communications objectives and create supporting web content in collaboration with the content team (as needed)

Ensure the content is aligned with the overall website experiences and known marketing, fundraising, and communications best practices and strategies

Execute publishing and content updates in alignment with the organization’s editorial calendar and messaging priorities, in coordination with the Media & Comms team

Support the execution of the organization's thought leadership strategy on digital platforms by publishing and optimizing executive visibility content, such as blogs, op-eds, and LinkedIn posts

Collaborate with the Media & Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and timely publishing of thought leadership assets, including event pages, speaker profiles, and run-of-show materials

Coordinate digital content needs for speaking engagements, conferences, and other visibility opportunities, ensuring alignment with SEO best practices and audience targeting goals

Collaborate with SEO and analytics teams to identify content opportunities based on keyword trends, search performance, and audience behavior, integrating insights into editorial planning and content creation

Contribute to the development and execution of scalable SEO content strategies by supporting landing page builds, content pillar structures, and production workflows that improve search visibility and user experience

Perform regular audits of meta information, URLs, internal linking and other impactful SEO best practices

Use Google Analytics, SEM Rush and other SEO tools to provide web content insights, supporting cross-functional reporting needs, and contribute to integrated content strategies that align with broader marketing performance goals

Service ad-hoc web update requests from the various stakeholders

Manage, edit and publish web content using Drupal CMS and HTML editor

Edit and publish transactional web content using Luminate Online e-commerce platform

Work with stakeholders to scope and gather requirements for production and development requests

Write development requirement documents and project manage implementation through JIRA

Manage expectations and timing, and align work with overall web strategy

Available and on call during emergency responses. May require night or weekend work

Qualification

SEO best practicesContent Management SystemGoogle AnalyticsDigital content managementProject managementStakeholder managementHTML knowledgeDigital publishingWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience writing, editing, or optimizing digital content for web, with working knowledge of digital editorial workflows

Hands-on experience using a Content Management System (preferably Drupal) to publish and maintain website content

Familiarity with SEO best practices and optimization techniques, including metadata, internal linking, and content structuring

Ability to interpret and act on website performance data using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or SEMrush

Proven ability to manage multiple content projects with competing deadlines across cross-functional teams

Experience supporting digital publishing for organizational thought leadership or executive communications

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Experience in the nonprofit, humanitarian, or international development sector

Familiarity with Luminate Online or similar digital fundraising/e-commerce platforms

Knowledge of HTML and comfort editing content in code view when necessary

Experience writing development requirement documents and coordinating with developers via ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA)

Demonstrated ability to align digital content with brand voice, accessibility standards, and organizational messaging frameworks

Working knowledge of SEO strategy development, including content pillar/cluster architecture or topic modeling

Benefits

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees