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Jeffrey Johnson

@jeffreyjohnson

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Editorial leader driving SEO growth through AI-enabled legal and financial storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can scale content teams, integrate AI workflows, and drive measurable SEO and revenue growth while ensuring legal precision and cross-functional alignment.

I am an editorial leader with 10+ years of experience scaling high-output teams and translating complex legal and financial subject matter into high-revenue SEO narratives. I have led 12–20 person departments, redesigned editorial workflows, and engineered AI-driven tools to streamline research and increase data processing efficiency.

My work spans investigative research, legal compliance review, and multi-channel content strategy, with measurable success in organic traffic growth and revenue generation. I partner cross-functionally with product, design, and marketing to align content operations with business goals while maintaining rigorous legal and editorial standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal Researcher

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Forbes

Jul 2025 - Present (8 months)

Lead investigative research and data validation for America's Top Lawyers franchise, integrating AI tools to reduce research latency and improve data processing efficiency.

Investigative Research Processes Data Validation AI Integration Fact Checking Legal Analysis Research Automation

Legal Subject Matter Expert

Self-Employed

Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Provided SME legal review and authored thought leadership translating complex legal developments into actionable insights while consulting on editorial roadmaps for organic growth.

Thought Leadership Content Strategy Regulatory Compliance Legal Writing SEO Strategy

Deputy Legal Editor

Forbes Advisor

May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Directed a 12–20 person editorial team, redesigned workflows and style guides to reduce cycle times, and led data-driven content roadmaps that increased organic traffic and domain authority.

Workflow Optimization Style Guide SEO Roadmapping Team Management Quality Control

Senior Content Strategist

D50 Media

Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Developed and executed content strategies for legal and healthcare verticals, using analytics and ClearScope to pivot tactics and lower customer acquisition costs.

Content Strategy Google Analytics Clearscope SEO Optimization Performance Analytics

Managing Editor

Quote.com

Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Revitalized the legal vertical into the company's top lead generator, defined brand voice and multi-channel strategy, and collaborated with UX/UI to build SEO-optimized landing pages.

Editorial Management Brand Strategy SEO UX collaboration