Head of SEO - Japan

Head of SEO - Japan

• Remote
• Permanent or Full-time Contractor
• Competitive Salary

About Us:
ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

What Makes Us Different:
At ClickOut Media, we thrive in the most competitive search verticals, operate across every major language, and conquer platforms you've probably never even heard of. Our dynamic approach, combined with our fast-paced environment, sets us apart in the industry. We're not just here to meet expectations; we're here to exceed them, every single time. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of our continuous success.

Role Description:

We are excited to be on the hunt for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Head of SEO - Japan with experience managing high-traffic websites in the gambling industry.

This role will report directly to the COO of the business, with the overarching goal being getting our flagship sites (iGaming sites - Japanese market) to their next stages of development; as we improve rankings, authority, and build brands on top of what are already high performing affiliate sites. It is also vital that we create a scalable model here, as we need to create a team capable of handling new sites coming into the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with our COO, and wider SEO team to help define SEO strategy, support & guide editorial & product staff

• Train, manage, develop, and potentially recruit SEOs for your team

• Train & manage Japanese SEOs & editors on SEO best practices

• Responsible for growing traffic on websites generating six figures in organic monthly revenues

• Strong knowledge about WordPress

• Working with the product team to ensure new website features & product releases are SEO friendly

• Skilled in Content production, Link building (including spam link building), Spam AI content

• Analyze gaps in link building and generate lists of domains for our outreach departments

• Produce competitor and keyword analysis

• Technical website audits and troubleshooting problem pages

• Derive actionable insight from SEO reports (analyzing key commercial pages, goal conversions in analytics, etc.)

• Help to refine & optimize link-building strategies

• And best of all, working towards the collective goal of taking our business & your career to the next level.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical SEO experience, ideally from a competitive industry. An affiliate background is highly preferred
• Proven success in developing and implementing SEO strategies with long-term results
• Experience managing high-traffic gambling sites
• To be capable of thinking commercially but have a 'roll your sleeves up' mentality.
• Experience in identifying and managing resources when needed (i.e. content), and can demonstrate tangible ranking and commercial growth of websites/projects.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Japanese.
  

Benefits & Rewards

• A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
• An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
• Build an organisation that continues to diversify its portfolio
• Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
• 33/30 free paid days
• Market leading remuneration and bonuses available
• An international team with over 35 nationalities
• Fully Remote working (work fully remotely and option for weekly coworker space)
• Additional benefit for permanent employees are available dependent on the location

What do we mean by "Fully Remote"

Clickout Media offers you an unparalleled working experience. We are registered in Malta, but you don't have to be. Wherever you are based, and whether you are employed, operate B2B, or are a career freelancer, we will always find a way to work with great people.

Engaging with a worldwide workforce, ClickOut Media brings together world leading experts in the fields of Tech, SEO, Content and Product. Our remote approach gives absolute flexibility to our people and exemplifies our philosophy of autonomy and trust.

Diversity is a given for us, and this unique approach allows us to deliver and have respect for the wide variety of people, experiences and cultures we bring together.

Our recruitment process is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Have an introduction call with our recruitment team
3. Have a technical interview
4. Do a test

Equal Opportunities

ClickOut Media is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.