Content Optimisation Executive

Our Team:

The Quality Assurance team is dedicated to improving the quality, commercial viability, and search engine performance of Bauer's online content. By working in close partnership with the SEO, Content Commerce, and editorial teams, our goal is to apply best practices throughout the editorial, commercial, and production processes. The QA team is crucial in upholding high content standards and facilitating the smooth execution of editorial, operational, and SEO strategies. Additionally, we focus on refining daily operations to efficiently meet business goals, ultimately aiming to establish new benchmarks in digital content quality and effectiveness.

The focus of your role: 
 

An opportunity to start your digital career and become a pivotal member of our team at Bauer, dedicated to elevating our content to its highest potential in terms of editorial quality, commercial success, and search engine visibility. As a Content Optimization Executive, you'll be part of a critical step for our published content, ensuring it meets our stringent standards across all fronts.

In this collaborative role, you will work hand-in-hand with our SEO, Content Commerce, and brand editorial teams to uphold and implement best practices in editorial, commercial, and production aspects. Your contributions will be essential for the seamless operation of our editorial, operational and SEO initiatives, offering valuable input and support that fosters the continuous enhancement of our content.

Furthermore, your efforts will support the Head of Operations in optimising our day-to-day activities, ensuring they align with our business objectives efficiently and effectively. If you're passionate about improving content quality and performance, join us in our mission to set new standards in the digital content space.

Key Responsibilities: 
 

• Responsible for the accuracy and efficiency of content interlinking for pivotal articles, including:
  • Verification and modification of content links.
  • Optimisation of link quantity per page.
  • Enhancement of content according to the latest standards, such as SEO.
  • Ensure the content layout adheres to industry best practices.
  • Organise content strategies using Monday.com and assist the SEO team.
  • Apply SEO best practices, including verification of image alt text and metadata descriptions.
  • Optimise commercial links to ensure cleanliness and affiliation, particularly with high-performing merchants.

• Support Operational Tasks:
  • Assisting with product development, such as feature updates, bug fixes, regular tasks, and testing.
  • Assist various departments (e.g., Editorial, Commercial) with database and admin tasks.
  • Offer operational assistance for ongoing and upcoming projects as needed.

• Develop and Maintain Relationships:
  • Foster relationships within and outside the organisation to ensure efficient operation of key groups.

What you will bring:

Desired Skills:

• Driven by a keen interest in digital media and affiliate marketing
• Familiarity with SEO principles
• Proficient communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Exceptional at creating and maintaining documentation
• Proactive team player with a knack for giving constructive feedback
• Experienced with WordPress
• Basic knowledge of website architecture
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Monday.com
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating across various levels
• Preferably experienced in graphic editing software
• Preferably knowledgeable in major analytics tools, including Google Analytics

Personal Qualities:

• Outstanding attention to detail
• Adaptable and perseverant when handling tasks of a repetitive nature
• Eager and quick to learn new skills and concepts
• Maintains a positive and solution-oriented approach to challenges
• Capable of managing and prioritising various tasks and projects to meet deadlines
• Independent and motivated, with strong organisational skills to manage daily tasks

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.