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Newsquest Media GroupNG

SEO Account Manager

Newsquest Media Group is a leading media company in the UK focused on local journalism, providing authoritative news and advertising solutions to regional businesses.

Newsquest Media Group

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 30k-32k GBP

United Kingdom only

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Are you a skilled SEO professional with agency experience, looking to join a fully remote, award‑winning digital marketing team? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, where you’ll be working at the heart of one of the UK’s most recognised and rapidly evolving digital marketing agencies.

Recently named Standout SEO Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026, and having also won Standout B2C Website of the Year, LOCALiQ continues to set the benchmark for performance, innovation and client results. Our success is matched by our culture, with two national honours at the UK Company Culture Awards 2026, recognising our commitment to employee wellbeing, leadership, and a genuine people-first approach. This builds on a strong track record, including a previous win as SEO Agency of the Year and recognition at other major industry awards.

We’re now looking for an experienced SEO professional to join our award-winning team. You’ll manage and develop SEO strategies across a diverse client portfolio, partnering with clients to drive measurable growth. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to a high-performing, collaborative team

Please note: this is a fully remote, home-based role; candidates must have the right to work in and be based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement SEO strategies tailored to client goals and industries.
  • Work directly with clients, translating technical SEO concepts into clear, actionable advice.
  • Monitor and report on performance metrics, identifying opportunities to optimise campaigns.
  • Manage your workload effectively, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
  • Adapt strategies to meet the needs of clients across a variety of sectors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Experience in an SEO role, gained within a digital marketing agency.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical SEO concepts for clients.
  • A deep understanding of SEO tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMRush, and AdWords.
  • Familiarity with website platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Squarespace, and Craft CMS.
  • Solid organisational and time management skills to handle multiple client projects.
  • A strong understanding of digital marketing as a whole, and how SEO fits into broader strategies.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts, including:
    • Gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Eye care
    • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

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Salary: 30k-32k GBP

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About Newsquest Media Group

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We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are the leading local news publisher in the UK with a portfolio of more than 250 local news brands and magazines. Our online audience exceeds 41 million users monthly, with 7 million weekly print readers. Our content reaches a significant proportion of the UK population. Our business model includes digital pure play and specialist media brands like s1jobs and Exchange & Mart. As part of the Gannett Group, we uphold a mission to strengthen communities through informed journalism and innovative media practices.

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Newsquest Media Group

Company size

201-500 employees

Founded in

1996

Chief executive officer

Henry Faure Walker

Employees live in

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