Senior Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist

Senior Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist - London, UK

Duration: Permanent

Location: London, UK

Start: ASAP

At the time of the local office opening, employees and managers will partner to determine the work site location in line with our Flexible working policy (Remote, Full time in office, Less than 50% in office, and More than 50% in office).

Meet the Product team

The Product team identifies the most meaningful customer problems to solve and opportunities to tackle, and then works collaboratively across business functions to identify, test, and launch the right solutions against those priorities—ultimately making it easier for our customers to find, attain, and use our amazing content.

Who You Are:

• We are in search of an experienced Senior SEO Specialist to implement the initiatives for one of our global brands. You will love the challenges of optimizing vast enterprise websites for search engine performance. You get a thrill out of partnering with cross-functional teams in order to develop and implement SEO initiatives. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your passion for creative problem solving shines. You are curious, analytical and highly motivated to take your career to the next level.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive formal work experience in SEO, they have devised and participated in sophisticated projects and are able to work independently and part of a team to achieve revenue goals. This role will focus on advanced implementation of the SEO strategy for their assigned brand whilst mentoring more junior team members in implementation tasks. The role will require an individual who is able to effectively partner with technology, product, data science, analytics and other key team members. You will be well versed in partner management.

Your Next Challenge:

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Link and Authority Building

• Focus on international link development, acquire authoritative, relevant links.
• Partner with PR and social media to develop programs to acquire diverse quality links.
• Partner with SEO analyst to identify and solve for link opportunities.
• Develop and implement international inbound linking strategy.
• Develop and implement internal linking strategy.




Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge of crawling and indexation factors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of page rendering and load speed factors.
• Be able to clearly communicate technical requirements to both developer and non-technical stakeholders.
• Content Strategy.
• Work independently and with SEO analyst to perform advanced international keyword research using diverse data sets.
• Develop and implement content strategy, generating new content based on research, regional and merchandising needs.




Content Strategy

• Work independently and with SEO analyst to perform advanced international keyword research using diverse data sets.
• Develop and implement content strategy, generating new content based on research, regional and merchandising needs.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Maths, Business or related field.
• 3+ years direct experience in search engine marketing or Web development.
• Shown ability to grow meaningful traffic by completing a successful content strategy.
• Experience in keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Excellent ability to partner with marketing, usability, program management, technology and other teams to affect on-site and off-site impact.
• Experience in developing and implementing link building strategies and tactics.
• Experience with international websites desirable.
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript understanding.
• Experience with SQL or other databases and Python or other scripting languages, a plus.
• Splunk, Omniture or Google Analytics experience, preferred.
• Ability to create meaningful business reports and tell stories with data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent writing skills.

There’s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame. 

We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands–Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash–offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be—and that it can move the world. 

Working at Getty Images 

Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we’re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GETY". You may be eligible to participate in our employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market. 

Our employees’ growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you’ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours. 

Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.