Technical Lead (Next.js, Performance & Security) TECH-002 Role Description The Technical Lead spearheads the architecture and delivery of our Next.js-based publishing platform across a network of over 200+ domains. This role demands at least 5 years of experience with React and Next.js, and a proven track record optimizing Core Web Vitals at scale. You will design and enforce performance budgets for LCP, INP, and CLS while integrating internationalization (i18n) and security best practices. Your duties include setting up edge rendering, CDN strategies, and CI/CD pipelines that support server-side rendering (SSR) and incremental static regeneration (ISR). While leading developers, you must maintain the security posture of the platformmanaging headers, certificate lifecycles, and WAF ruleswithout revealing specifics of our infrastructure. Important Tools & Keywords Next.js 13+ React and Node.js Vercel/Cloudflare edge functions Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) CDN caching and invalidation CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Vercel Pipelines) Hreflang and i18n routing Security headers (Content-Security-Policy, HSTS) OWASP Top 10 SSR and ISR configurations Skills Required Full-stack JavaScript engineering Performance optimization DevOps and automation Internationalization Security best practices Code review and mentoring Problem analysis and debugging Continuous deployment Microservices and API integration Data privacy and compliance awareness Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal Technical Lead is a pragmatic engineer who balances performance with maintainability. They have deep knowledge of Next.js internals, including SSR, ISR, and client/server boundaries. They are proficient in optimizing the critical rendering path, handling caching strategies, and securing applications without sacrificing developer experience. They work well under pressure, remain calm during incidents, and continuously coach teammates. Attention to detail and an affinity for data-driven optimization are essential characteristics. Selection Criteria We seek evidence of leading large-scale React/Next.js projects with measurable improvements to Core Web Vitals and security. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and internationalization frameworks, and articulate trade-offs between SSR, CSR, and ISR. A strong history of cross-functional collaboration and mentoring less-experienced developers will be considered a major plus.
Senior Content Writer (Long-Form Finance) CW-004 Role Description As a long-form Content Writer, you will craft well-researched, narrative finance articles between 3,800 and 4,500+ words for publication on our networks. We expect at least 4 years of experience in financial journalism/ in-depth financial news analysis with a portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of traditional, fact-based writing. You will synthesize complex financial topics into engaging stories, drawing from authoritative sources while adhering to YMYL guidelines. You must maintain impeccable citation discipline, ensure transparency about potential conflicts of interest, and integrate LSI keywords naturally without compromising clarity or trust. Important Tools & Keywords Style guides (AP, Chicago) Citation management tools Google Docs or similar GSC query analysis Financial databases (e.g., SEC filings) LSI keywords People-first narrative Research synthesis Original data analysis Fact checking Skills Required Financial literacy Narrative storytelling Research and synthesis Citation discipline Reader engagement strategies In-depth interviewing Data interpretation Editorial collaboration SEO-friendly writing Ethical journalism Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal writer has a natural curiosity about markets and economies, combined with a disciplined adherence to journalistic standards. They bring a clear, traditional writing style that conveys complex ideas simply but comprehensively. They value transparency and integrity in reporting, know how to contextualize data points, and are comfortable working with editors and experts to refine their stories. They recognize that their work can influence financial decisions and therefore demonstrate caution, nuance, and respect for the readers trust. Selection Criteria We look for writers with published, long-form work in finance or related fields, demonstrating their ability to build narratives from verified sources. Experience in YMYL topics and comfort with citation management are necessary. We evaluate how candidates incorporate LSI keywords fluidly, maintain reader engagement, and follow editorial guidelines without over-optimizing content.
Head of SEO & Reputation Strategy Summary Owns the SEO vision across a multisite news/publishing network and reputation programs. Orchestrates technical, content, and authority workstreams to win highstakes SERPs. Responsibilities Build and drive the 12month SEO roadmap (entity SEO, topical authority, news SEO, Discover, SERP features). Prioritize highimpact initiatives across 200+ properties; set standards for crawlability, indexation, and Core Web Vitals. Architect reputationsafe strategies for sensitive legal/political topics; enforce factchecking and sourcing policies. Partner with engineering on HTML/Next.js/PHP/CI releases, migrations, and experiments (A/B, structured data, internal links). Own KPI frameworks, forecasting, and postmortems; mentor the SEO team and hiring pipeline. Qualifications 8+ years in SEO with publisher/news and reputation/enterprise experience. Proven wins in entitybased SEO, Knowledge Panels, and SERP feature acquisition. Fluent in GA4, GSC, log analysis, crawl diagnostics, and BI (Looker/BigQuery). Familiar with Next.js SSR/ISR/SSG tradeoffs and largescale internal linking. KPIs Entity coverage and depth, share of voice on target clusters, Discover/Top Stories inclusion, CWV pass rate, nonbrand growth, risk/compliance incidents Preferred Candidate Profile Core skills: Entityfirst SEO strategy, topical authority modeling, SERP feature mapping SSR/ISR/SSG tradeoffs in Next.js; routing, dynamic params, middleware, rewrites Core Web Vitals (LCP/INP/CLS) from lab + field data; image/video optimization Canonicals, pagination, hreflang, sitemaps, robots; URL hygiene and deduping Render parity (server vs client), JS hydration pitfalls, edge caching/CDNs Log analysis, crawl budget control, regex, HTTP headers, security basics CI/CD literacy; code review for SEO tickets; automated QA Editorial risk management for legal/political subjects; source policy design Forecasting, goal trees, experimentation frameworks; stakeholder leadership Change management for multisite networks; prioritization and roadmapping Strong analytics literacy (attribution, cohorting, funnel analysis) Knowledge of these Primary Tools: Search/Analytics: Google Search Console (incl. API), GA4, Looker/Looker Studio, BigQuery Crawling/Diagnostics: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, JetOctopus; logfile analyzers Experimentation: VWO/Optimizely; Feature flags (LaunchDarkly) Perf: Lighthouse, WebPageTest, PageSpeed Insights, CrUX/field data, RUM (SpeedCurve/New Relic/Datadog) Crawl/Render: Screaming Frog (JS rendering), Sitebulb, Puppeteer/Playwright for render checks Infra: Vercel, Cloudflare/Fastly, NGINX; GitHub Actions/Jenkins; Postman for header/HTTP tests Validation: Rich Results Test, Schema.org Validator, URL Inspection API helpers
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