MERCY COLLEGE
MERCY COLLEGE is hiring: Production Assistant, SEO in Village of Dobbs Ferry
MERCY COLLEGE, Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY, United States
and the job listing Expires on February 28, 2025
Fox News Digital is looking for a full-time SEO Production Assistant to join the team! You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that writes, produces, and optimizes news content to drive organic traffic for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will need to be a fast, accurate writer and researcher with a broad range of interests: from politics and business to entertainment and lifestyle to US and world affairs. If you want to write multiple stories a day and want to become experienced in news SEO, this could be your dream job.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, write, and produce multiple assigned short to long-form articles a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Perform keyword and topic research using SEO tools and software (Google Trends)
- Select and add multimedia features to articles (video, images, slideshows)
- Adhere to detailed article templates and word counts
- Produce compelling photo montages and illustrations
- Incorporate edits from supervisors
- Assist management in data tracking, reporting and analysis
- Pitch top search trends of the day using Google Trends, Trisolute and other SEO tools
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research (clips/portfolio expected)
- 1 year working in a news environment
- Ability to work under deadline pressures
- A wide range of interests and deep knowledge of news and pop culture
- Knowledge of SEO
- Experience working in a CMS (WordPress preferred)
- Photoshop, and Illustrator experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
- Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays