Editorial Content Optimization Manager (AI-Assisted | SEO, QRG & Travel)

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced editorial content manager to oversee the updating, accuracy, and optimization of existing travel and hotel content on a high-traffic WordPress website.

This is not a writing-from-scratch role. The focus is on editing, fact-checking, and maintaining existing content — with an eye toward quality, consistency, and the bigger picture across the site.

You should think like an editor: able to assess what matters, what’s outdated, what needs improvement, and how individual posts fit into the overall content strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Manage the process of updating and refreshing existing travel and hotel posts

Review content for accuracy, clarity, and trustworthiness

Fact-check pricing, amenities, policies, hours, and logistics

Use AI tools responsibly to assist with research and validation

Edit content to improve structure and usefulness without changing the established voice

Optimize posts for SEO using tools like SurferSEO, when appropriate

Work directly inside WordPress (Kadence theme)

Ensure content aligns with:

SEO best practices

Google Helpful Content principles

QRG / E-E-A-T expectations

Identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities across the site

Recommend which posts need updates, consolidation, or cleanup

STAYING CURRENT (IMPORTANT)

This role requires someone who stays informed about:

Best practices for content quality, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows

Changes in search behavior and content evaluation standards

Travel-industry updates that impact factual accuracy

You don’t need to chase trends — but you should think proactively about maintaining authority and trust at scale.

WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT

Not bulk AI content generation

Not rewriting posts from scratch

Not keyword stuffing or SEO gimmicks

Not guessing or filling gaps without verification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Experience editing, updating, or managing existing content

Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals

Familiarity with Google QRG, E-E-A-T, and Helpful Content principles

Experience working in WordPress

Comfort using AI tools as an editorial assistant

Fluent English (written and reading comprehension)

Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail

NICE TO HAVE

Travel or hotel industry background

Experience with Kadence or block-based WordPress editors

Experience using SurferSEO

Experience maintaining large or evergreen content libraries

WORK STYLE

Thinks in terms of systems and patterns, not just individual posts

Comfortable making recommendations and prioritizing work

Detail-oriented, careful with facts

Clear communicator who asks smart questions

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Part-time to start, with potential for ongoing work

Competitive rate based on experience

This is not an entry-level role

START TIMING
Starting ASAP. Flexible around the holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Please include:

A summary of your experience managing or editing existing content

Examples of content you’ve updated or overseen

How you use AI in an editorial workflow

Any travel or hotel-related experience (if applicable)

Confirmation that you are fluent in English

Your expected hourly rate