Inkitt
SEO Lead
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$220kDetected 113 days ago
AlgorithmsData AnalysisA/B TestingSEOGoogle AnalyticsCollaboration
About the role
- Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 7 days and selling directly to consumers through its Inkitt Galatea app.
- Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers.
- We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members.
Responsibilities
- Keyword & Content Optimization - Build scalable keyword frameworks, identify high-impact topics, and guide content creation to capture search intent and drive new audience growth.
- On-Page SEO - Optimize metadata, headings, alt text, schema markup, and internal linking for key landing pages and story collections.
- Analytics & Reporting - Set up and manage SEO dashboards, define KPIs, and track performance in GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, and other tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to implement SEO best practices and launch high-impact experiments.
- Content & Link Strategy - Lead initiatives for content freshness, authority building, and outreach to expand Inkitt's visibility and domain strength.
- Testing & Innovation - Continuously experiment with structure, copy, and technical improvements to drive measurable organic growth.
- Analytics & Reporting - Set up and manage SEO dashboards, define KPIs, and track performance in GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, and other tools; communicate insights to leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with Product and Engineering to scope, prioritize, and launch SEO improvements.
Nice to have
- 6-8+ years of SEO experience with a record of delivering measurable growth at high-traffic consumer or content-driven brands.
- Expertise across technical SEO, content optimization, and analytics
- comfortable using GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Previous experience in a high-growth or startup environment preferred
- Execution-oriented with a bias toward action and tangible results.
- Strategic but hands-on, comfortable moving between data analysis and content optimization.
- Collaborative communicator who works effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
Compensation
- $150k-$220k
Benefits
- SEO Strategy & Roadmap - Develop and own the company-wide SEO vision, integrating technical, content, and off-page strategies across Inkitt, Galatea, and Candy Jar.
- manage structured data and sitemap health.
Company info
- Looking For:
- What We'll Offer:
- At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion.
- As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
- We look forward to hearing from you!
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