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SEO Specialist (Contract) – Crunchyroll
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted: 20 Jul
We are looking for an SEO Specialist to join Crunchyroll’s Audience Development team on a 6-month contract
You will work at the intersection of Editorial SEO and YouTube optimization – helping us grow Crunchyroll’s reach across search and one of the world’s largest video platforms
You will be hands-on and execution-focused
Think: metadata optimization, keyword research, playlist optimization, content refreshes, data pulls, and the kind of careful, detail-oriented work that quietly makes a huge difference in how audiences discover anime
In the role of SEO Manager, you will report to the Global Audience Development SEO Manager
Research keywords and search trends to inform content strategy
Optimize on-page metadata (titles, descriptions, tags, and structured data) for Crunchyroll News evergreen articles
Conduct content audits and refresh editorial pages to improve search rankings
Support technical SEO implementations across Audience Development
Track keyword rankings, traffic shifts, and content performance in Google Search Console and Ahrefs
Help with data entry and reporting across SEO tools and internal trackers
Optimize YouTube video metadata: titles, descriptions, and chapters
Audit, organize, and optimize playlists for discoverability and watch-time improvements
Research YouTube search trends to recommend metadata improvements across channels
Support A/B testing initiatives and track results
Help maintain consistency and quality across international channel metadata
Pull performance data from YouTube Analytics, Google Search Console, and Ahrefs
Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets and internal dashboards
Compile competitive research on how other anime and entertainment channels approach SEO
Flag trends, opportunities, and anomalies to the SEO Manager
Benefits Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
401(k) plan, with employer match
Support program for new parents
Employer paid commuter benefit
Health Saving Account HSA program
Health care and dependent care FSA
Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!- If you love digging into data, experimenting with what works, and actually seeing the results of your efforts – this is for you
Experience with analytics tools like Google Search Console, YouTube Studio, Clearscope, and Ahrefs
Experience with YouTube optimization
Strong knowledge and understanding of anime culture and its importance to the broader community, and you’re driven to innovate in this space
Experience with A/B testing
3+ years of experience with SEO
Experience with SEO implementation, including implementing process/structural changes based on data and user behavior
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a relevant field
Familiarity with how to optimize for AI overviews or generative optimization
Familiarity with social media platform algorithms (TikTok), traffic sources, and search behavior
Experience with content management systems (i.e. Storyblok)
Knowledge of structured data/schema markup, including experience with Databricks
Experience in media, entertainment, or fan communities
Experience with Mixpanel, Tableau, or other analytics platforms

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