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Remote

Full-time

Other

SEO Manager

Experience level

Senior

Type

Full-time

Location

100% Remote

Salary range

$12,000–$18,000 (depending on experience)

Work hours

40 hours per week

Position summary

We are looking for a data-driven and creative SEO Manager to lead the organic growth efforts across our network of newsletters. You will develop and execute SEO strategies for multiple brands, working at the intersection of analytics, content, and audience development. The ideal candidate has a balance of technical knowledge, editorial understanding, and strategic vision, someone who can translate data into meaningful growth. This is a remote, full-time role.

Assignment

We want to see how you diagnose and improve the infrastructure of SEO. This task tests your technical understanding, prioritization, and problem-solving approach.

Task Overview

Imagine you’ve been asked to audit the SEO performance of presidentialsummary.com and dubaisummary.com.

Deliverables (maximum five pages):

-Initial technical audit plan: Outline the key things you’d check first (e.g., crawlability, sitemap, canonicalization, schema, Core Web Vitals). Include the tools and methodology you’d use.-Top 3 fix priorities: Identify the issues that would make the biggest difference to traffic or rankings. Explain how you’d measure improvement after implementing fixes.-Cross-brand SEO hygiene plan: Propose one shared technical checklist that all House of Summary sites should follow.-Automation and reporting: Suggest how to automate recurring SEO checks and track issues over time.

Use examples and frameworks that reflect real-world experience. There’s no need for access to analytics or backend systems; focus on your reasoning and structure.

How to submit:

-Send your assignment as a single PDF (maximum five pages)-Subject line: SEO Manager – [Your Name]-Email it to careers@houseofsummary.com

Job description

As SEO Manager, you will oversee the search performance and organic growth of all newsletters under the House of Summary brand. You’ll design strategies that improve visibility, rankings, and conversions across multiple sites, collaborating closely with editorial, growth, and technical teams. You’ll turn insights into measurable outcomes, optimizing content, improving structure, and scaling impact across brands and regions.

Experience

  • Proven experience in SEO management or digital growth roles
  • Strong understanding of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO
  • Proficiency with Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and GA4
  • Experience in keyword research, backlink analysis, and content optimization
  • Analytical mindset with strong prioritization and reporting skills
  • Excellent collaboration and communication across departments
  • Curiosity about newsletters, publishing, and audience growth

Nice to have

  • Experience with media, newsletter, or publishing SEO
  • Understanding of email deliverability and open rate optimization
  • Knowledge of HTML, structured data, and automation tools
  • Experience with AI SEO tools and workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to scale international titles across multiple markets
  • Ownership of SEO strategy and visibility across all brands
  • Flexible working environment with global collaboration
  • Access to real-time editorial analytics and tools for testing and innovation

Join our team

We’re a global remote-first team of curious, driven, and creative people building the future of independent media. At House of Summary, you’ll work alongside editors, designers, and developers who value clarity, precision, and originality. We move fast, stay curious, and care deeply about what we create.

Apply now!

If you’re ready to join a fast-moving global media company and work with ambitious, creative people who value quality and initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

careers@houseofsummary.com

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