Search Optimization Lead

JoVE is the world- leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

We are looking for a results-driven and strategic SEO Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in technical SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), content strategy, backlink acquisition, and multilingual SEO, and is ready to take full ownership of key SEO initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage end-to-end SEO strategies including technical, on-page, off-page, and international SEO.
• Perform in-depth competitor analysis to uncover keyword gaps, backlink opportunities, and strategic insights to inform SEO roadmap.
• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits, resolve crawl errors, optimize Core Web Vitals, and ensure site architecture aligns with SEO best practices.
• Develop and execute Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies to capture featured snippets, People Also Ask, and voice search placements.
• Lead keyword research and content planning, aligned with business goals and user intent.
• Collaborate with the content team to create and optimize SEO-driven content.
• Implement and maintain multilingual SEO best practices, including hreflang tags, localized keyword strategies, and international site structure optimization.
• Take ownership of SEO KPIs and continuously test, iterate, and optimize for performance.

Requirements

Why Join JoVE?