If you’re excited by content that serves the reader, performs well in search engines and aligns with editorial values, this role is for you.

Monocle is expanding its digital editorial output and we’re looking for a sharp, associate digital editor with strong SEO knowledge to help us grow our readership, engagement and subscriptions through high-performing content.
This is a hands-on role with a clear focus: develop and optimise content that ranks, resonates and converts. You’ll pitch and edit features, guides, landing pages and explainers, balancing quality storytelling with search intent.
You’ll use keyword research tools to identify opportunities, collaborate with writers and freelancers to bring ideas to life and monitor performance using platforms such as Google Search Console, Semrush and Google Analytics.

This is an on-page SEO focused role and your responsibilities will include:

• Identify content gaps, trends and search opportunities using tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush and Google Search Console
• Plan and commission landing pages, guides, explainers and features
• Work in WordPress to optimise and update existing content with SEO best practices
• Produce written content for Monocle’s digital platforms when required
• Demonstrate an understanding of and alignment with storytelling in the Monocle context, contributing ideas for digital content development
• Provide SEO recommendations for new content development, including optimising headlines, meta descriptions and content structure to improve search rankings and CTR

We value collaboration and interaction with our colleagues. We work on unique, global projects alongside our enormously talented international team. This role is an in-office position based at our Marylebone HQ, and we offer the following benefits:

• Discounts at the Monocle café and shop
• Breakfast is provided five days a week
• Health and life insurance benefits
• 23 days of annual leave, 7-day Christmas shutdown and 8 bank holidays
• Dog-friendly office

If you have 2-5 years of digital editorial experience with a strong SEO focus as well as a passion for the Monocle brand and our digital potential, then we welcome your application. Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK