Dotdash Meredith - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Associate Editor, Evergreen at Allrecipes is a pivotal role focused on producing, top editing, and writing evergreen content for the website. This position is designed for an individual who is passionate about food and has a strong understanding of SEO principles. The Associate Editor will report directly to the editorial director and collaborate closely with the evergreen editor to create high-quality, SEO-driven editorial content. This includes writing food- and recipe-related articles, crafting engaging recipe longform introductions, and compiling recipe roundups. Additionally, the editor will be responsible for updating existing content to enhance its quality and ensure it aligns with SEO best practices. In this role, the Associate Editor will spend a significant portion of their time (50%) producing and top-editing SEO-driven content for the site. Another 20% of their responsibilities will involve writing original content that is optimized for search engines. The editor will also dedicate 15% of their time to updating existing articles to meet SEO standards, ensuring that all content remains relevant and effective in driving traffic. The remaining 15% of the role will focus on providing editorial organizational and administrative support to the team, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the editorial department. The ideal candidate will possess a keen sense of SEO and be capable of making independent decisions based on their knowledge and research. They will have a background in digital writing and editing, with a proven track record of creating content that successfully drives search traffic. Strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a strategic mindset are essential for this role, as the Associate Editor will need to consider traffic and search analytics when making editorial decisions. A passion for food and food media will further enhance their contributions to the Allrecipes team.