SEO/TEO Operations Lead

Join McClatchy as our SEO/TEO Operations Lead and help shape the future of digital news through the power of AI, data, and seamless collaboration. As a key member of our Platform Technology team, you'll drive the execution of high-impact SEO initiatives that fuel our audience growth and content discovery. You'll work at the intersection of technical project management and digital strategy, championing operational excellence and ensuring our SEO vision is realized across platforms.

In this role, you'll leverage advanced project management tools to coordinate resources, streamline workflows, and deliver results at speed. You'll partner closely with development, SEO, and cross-functional teams-translating audience signals into actionable roadmaps and keeping projects on track. Your proactive, can-do mindset will help us experiment, learn, and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving media landscape.

What you'll do:

• Own and manage the SEO project roadmap, ensuring timely, data-driven delivery of key initiatives
• Collaborate with development teams to embed SEO strategies into our digital products
• Use project management and AI-enabled tools to track progress, optimize workflows, and communicate outcomes
• Identify resource needs, secure cross-team support, and drive alignment across departments
• Monitor project results, adjust plans, and report on outcomes to stakeholders
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

If you're passionate about digital media, energized by AI and technology, and thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise and bold ideas to McClatchy-where every signal counts and every audience matters.

To Apply: Please provide a cover letter and resume.

About McClatchy:

Our impact is growing every day, 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 56 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger.

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth-a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It's an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We're growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

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