MERCY COLLEGE is hiring: Production Assistant, SEO in Village of ...
MERCY COLLEGE - Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY, United States
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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