Job Title: Associate SEO Strategist

Location: Hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office), New York, NY

Employment Type: Temporary/Contract — Full-time (40 hours/week). The initial term is 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

About Natural Diamond Council: Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is a global industry organization that inspires consumers with the real, rare, and responsible values of natural diamonds. Its consumer-facing platform, Only Natural Diamonds, is the definitive editorial destination for diamond education, culture, and style inspiration. Through expert content, trend reporting, and storytelling, NDC and Only Natural Diamonds highlight the beauty, rarity, and positive impact of natural diamonds worldwide.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and digitally savvy Associate SEO Strategist to support content, SEO, and web initiatives across our digital platforms. In this role, you’ll be responsible for writing and optimizing high-quality articles that align with SEO best practices, audience intent, and editorial voice. You’ll help grow organic traffic by identifying content gaps, keeping our content relevant to current trends, and ensuring every article is structured for maximum discoverability.

The role blends strong editorial skills with a deep understanding of on-page SEO, web publishing, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate is a fast, confident writer who can produce multiple high-quality articles per day and identify content opportunities that drive traffic and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Content & Editorial

· Write and publish a minimum of 3 SEO-driven articles per day, adhering to our editorial voice, standards, and current best practices. Types of content include timely features, evergreen explainers, shoppable roundups, and SEO landing pages.

· Use WordPress to draft, format, and publish articles, ensuring consistent layout and quality standards

· Edit and format content in WordPress, ensuring accuracy, crawlability/SEO optimizations, consistency, and proper visual layout

· Pitch and contribute evergreen, trend-based, and keyword-informed story ideas that drive organic traffic and on-site engagement

· Stay informed on industry and cultural trends to keep content fresh and relevant

· Assist with building SEO briefs and content outlines based on keyword data and competitor insights

SEO & Web Optimization

· Apply on-page SEO techniques including keyword integration, meta descriptions, headers, internal linking, and structured data

· Optimize existing articles and landing pages for improved visibility, click-through rates, and user experience

· Monitor site performance using Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush or similar tools to identify ranking opportunities, update existing content to improve rankings and engagement

· Conduct keyword research and collaborate with editors to identify content opportunities and gaps

Qualifications:

· 2–4 years of experience in digital content, SEO writing, or web publishing

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

· Hands-on experience publishing and formatting content in WordPress CMS

· Demonstrated ability to write clearly, quickly, and effectively across editorial and marketing formats

· Solid understanding of SEO fundamentals—including keyword research, technical SEO, and backlink strategies

· Proficiency in performance tracking and optimization tools like GA4, Search Console, SEMrush, and RankMath

· Strong research and writing skills, with an ability to adapt tone and voice

· Ability to work efficiently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Curiosity and awareness of cultural and industry trends to inform content topics Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Journalism, Marketing, and/or Communications)

· A PLUS: Familiarity with responsive design and UX best practices

Compensation: $6,000 per month, based on a full-time, 6-month contract (40 hours/week). This position does not include benefits.

To Apply: Please send your resume to shelley@naturaldiamonds.com with “SEO Strategist Application” in the subject line. Cover letters not required.

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