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Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.
The Role
The Lead Associate, Digital Content & Search Engine Optimization (SEO) supports the organic search-focused website content strategy for the Save the Children and Save the Children Action Network websites. Under the direction of the Sr. Advisor, Website Content Strategy and SEO, this role will be responsible for editing, optimizing and managing content across Save the Children web properties. You’ll act as a focal point on web content experience, supporting editorial execution and digital publishing to help grow audience engagement and contribute to Save the Children’s evolving digital presence. This role requires editorial, SEO and digital content management experience and a combination of analysis, stakeholder management and project management skills.
Location
Hybrid – Fairfield, CT office
What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
- not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
Content Management (40%)
Work with Sr. Advisor, Website Content Strategy and SEO to research and perform revisions, updates and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelinesWork with internal stakeholders to understand their business and communications objectives and create supporting web content in collaboration with the content team (as needed)Ensure the content is aligned with the overall website experiences and known marketing, fundraising, and communications best practices and strategiesExecute publishing and content updates in alignment with the organization’s editorial calendar and messaging priorities, in coordination with the Media & Comms teamSupport the execution of the organization's thought leadership strategy on digital platforms by publishing and optimizing executive visibility content, such as blogs, op-eds, and LinkedIn posts.Collaborate with the Media & Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and timely publishing of thought leadership assets, including event pages, speaker profiles, and run-of-show materials.Coordinate digital content needs for speaking engagements, conferences, and other visibility opportunities, ensuring alignment with SEO best practices and audience targeting goals.Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (30%)
Collaborate with SEO and analytics teams to identify content opportunities based on keyword trends, search performance, and audience behavior, integrating insights into editorial planning and content creationContribute to the development and execution of scalable SEO content strategies by supporting landing page builds, content pillar structures, and production workflows that improve search visibility and user experiencePerform regular audits of meta information, URLs, internal linking and other impactful SEO best practicesUse Google Analytics, SEM Rush and other SEO tools to provide web content insights, supporting cross-functional reporting needs, and contribute to integrated content strategies that align with broader marketing performance goalsProject Management and Web Production (30%)
Service ad-hoc web update requests from the various stakeholdersManage, edit and publish web content using Drupal CMS and HTML editorEdit and publish transactional web content using Luminate Online e-commerce platformWork with stakeholders to scope and gather requirements for production and development requestsWrite development requirement documents and project manage implementation through JIRAManage expectations and timing, and align work with overall web strategyAvailable and on call during emergency responses. May require night or weekend workRequired qualifications for the role
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experienceDemonstrated experience writing, editing, or optimizing digital content for web, with working knowledge of digital editorial workflowsHands-on experience using a Content Management System (preferably Drupal) to publish and maintain website contentFamiliarity with SEO best practices and optimization techniques, including metadata, internal linking, and content structuringAbility to interpret and act on website performance data using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or SEMrushProven ability to manage multiple content projects with competing deadlines across cross-functional teamsExperience supporting digital publishing for organizational thought leadership or executive communicationsProfessional proficiency in MS Office suiteProfessional proficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred qualifications for the role
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, or a related fieldExperience in the nonprofit, humanitarian, or international development sectorFamiliarity with Luminate Online or similar digital fundraising / e-commerce platformsKnowledge of HTML and comfort editing content in code view when necessaryExperience writing development requirement documents and coordinating with developers via ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA)Demonstrated ability to align digital content with brand voice, accessibility standards, and organizational messaging frameworksWorking knowledge of SEO strategy development, including content pillar / cluster architecture or topic modelingCompensation
Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location :
Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average : Target Salary for this position is $66,300 – $74,100 base salaryGeo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average : Target Salary for this position is $60,350 – $67,450 base salaryGeo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average : Target Salary for this position is $54,400 – $60,800 base salaryThe salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available ).
About Us
We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal :
Flexible schedules and time off : Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunitiesHealth : Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your familyFamily : A variety of paid leaves : caregiver, parental / adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefitsEmployee Rewards Program : Annual merit increases and / or additional incentives for eligible employeesRetirement : A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)Wellness : 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted eventsEmployee Assistance Program : free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up servicesLearning & Growth : Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorshipsClick to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.