SEO and AI Content Optimization Specialist (12-Month Assignment)

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, Washington, DC-based, nonprofit corporation that provides accurate and timely news and information to Asian countries whose governments prohibit access to a free press. We are seeking a creative, highly skilled specialist in search-engine optimization and AI content optimization. 

As part of the audience engagement team, you will develop and implement strategies that enhance the visibility and performance of content across search engines and AI platforms. You will evaluate RFA’s existing editorial and technical SEO, optimizing website content, and improving SEO to ensure high search-engine rankings. You will also evaluate the relationship between RFA content and emerging AI-driven platforms, such as voice-search assistants and chatbots, and provide recommendations on strategies to increase RFA’s measurable reach.

This is a 12-month assignment position, with the possibility of transition into a full-time permanent role after the term ends. 

• Evaluate existing search-engine indexing and make recommendations for improvement
• Conduct comprehensive keyword research to provide content-strategy recommendations
• Improve technical SEO aspects, such as site architecture, page speed, and mobile optimization
• Collaborate with the newsroom through regular communications and trainings to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into content production
• Create recommendations for mitigating any loss in traffic as search engines shift toward AI-summarized results
• Structure content for easy indexing and retrieval by search and AI algorithms
• Identify new opportunities to leverage AI for enhanced user engagement and content strategy
• Develop and maintain documentation for SEO and AI content optimization processes and best practices
• Advocate for our audiences and ensure their needs are considered in strategic decision-making and content creation
• Stay informed about industry developments, audience preferences, and digital media trends to provide recommendations and insights to the editorial and management teams 

• Minimum of 3 years experience in SEO and content optimization with a strong understanding of search-engine algorithms and ranking factors
• Experience with technical SEO, including site architecture, mobile responsiveness, and page-speed optimization
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console
• Familiarity with AI platforms and technologies, such as voice-search assistants and chatbots
• Ability to conduct keyword research and analyze large data sets
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO
• Experience staying updated on the latest trends in SEO and AI technology
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills; experience bringing clarity to insights for stakeholders of all seniority levels
• Ability to collaborate across departments in a multilingual newsroom and with teams across multiple time zones

Application Instruction: Please include a cover letter along with your application and submit it to rfajobs@rfa.org. Applicaitons submitted outside of this method (including directly on this site) will not be considered. 

Salary: $45-$60/Hour. Expected to work 40 Hours/Week. 

Physical Demands:

Candidates must meet the physical demands and work environment characteristics to perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

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