VP/Director of SEO
Academia.edu - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199Work at Academia.edu
Overview
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Overview
Product Roadmap:
- Evaluate our current situation and develop a product roadmap for growing organic SEO traffic
Thought Leadership:
- You will be a key thought leader on the ways in which we can maximize our content to drive growth - You will bring a playbook from your past experiences and you will continuously add to it and improve it.
Team Leadership:
- Grow and develop a world-class team that employs deep expertise, best practices, and innovative ideas to maximize high value search traffic from our content - Lead by example - we have a startup culture and while you will start with a great team (and grow it), leaders at Academia have a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Impact:
- Traffic from our content is the flywheel of our business. In this role you will have the opportunity to drive significant impact. Accelerating the world’s research is a big mission, and we are very results focused.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a hands-on SEO leader, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in leading and driving SEO growthSignificant experience in growing search traffic (at high scale, i.e., tens of millions of visits per month minimum) for consumer companies dependent on contentYou’ve forgotten more about how to grow organic search traffic than most people will ever knowStrong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.Proficiency in utilizing SEO tools, analytics platforms, and data visualization tools.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.An entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and strategy development.What's in it for you?
Mission-Driven Company:
Join a company that is mission-driven but that is also financially secure and stable.Impact:
Work on one of the most impactful parts of a significant business, one in which we are deeply committed to over the long term.Leadership:
Build out your organization and shape it how you see fit.Kind Company Culture : Work for an organization that values kindness, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture.Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.If you possess these qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of driving substantial organic growth for our dynamic company, we encourage you to apply and be a key player in shaping the future of our SEO initiatives.Diversity and Inclusion
Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.