Junior SEO Assistant

Ogden Publications Inc. is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Grit, Countryside, Backyard Poultry, Goat Journal, Motorcycle Classics, and Farm Collector. Our mission is to inspire passionate, can-do communities.

This is a fantastic full-time, entry-level opportunity in the publishing industry. The Web Service Team is seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual to help manage our digital content. The Junior SEO Assistant will upload new content to our sites and apps while continuously updating existing online content for our readers. This position is a great way to get started with an eco-minded and diverse company while working with engaging content.

Responsibilities:

• Review and update archived content with search engine optimization (SEO) guidelines
• Copy editing (correcting spelling, grammar, syntax, and using our House Style Guide)
• Regular online content updates using WordPress
• Upload articles to our digital magazine
• Format images using Photoshop and upload
• Update Excel spreadsheets and other spreadsheet record keeping
• Communication via email and Zoom

Qualifications

• A propensity for grammar and writing
• Flexible and eager to learn new software
• Experience with PC basic operations, Word, Excel
• Interest in online content proliferation and general web development
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects at the same time

Preferred

• Enthusiasm for our niche topics, including gardening, livestock, tractors and motorcycles
• Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO)
• Background in journalism, English, or mass communications
• Familiarity with basic HTML code
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat

We warmly welcome a diverse community and encourage all backgrounds and levels of experience to apply. This is a full-time, entry-level position with room to grow as we grow. We value work relationships that groupthink nurtures while recognizing the flexibility remote work has to offer. We are considering local (Topeka, Kansas) and remote applicants.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jwilder@ogdenpubs.com.

Ogden Publications Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability status, national origin, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66609