TransLash Media PT Website Content Manager

This is a remote position.

Part-Time Website Content Manager

Location: Remote within the United States

Employment Type: Part-time 25 hours per week

About TransLash

TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists thought-leaders movement activists researchers and those wanting to know about trans people we produce narratives about and for the trans communityaccurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights TransLash serves as a beacon of hope through the voices of our community that we share with the world. As an organization we value diversity and encourage all of those with the required skills and experience to apply.

Job Summary

TransLash Media is seeking a strategic detail-oriented and collaborative Website Content Manager with a strong background in SEO digital storytelling and user-focused web content. This role will lead and support our digital content efforts with a core emphasis on optimizing staging and enhancing website content including blogs TransLash Wire articles resources and more and ensuring that everything we publish is engaging accessible and aligned with best SEO practices.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in how our audience experiences our content and has a strong strategic understanding of how content drives engagement and visibility across the digital ecosystem. Availability is required during East Coast business hours (9 AM5 PM ET) with occasional evening and weekend support as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Audit edit optimize and maintain existing website content with a focus on UX SEO and accessibility
  

• Create stage and format new website content including but not limited to blog posts and TransLash Wire articles ensuring alignment with editorial and brand standards and SEO practices
  

• Recommend and execute discoverability and engagement optimizations including internal linking strategies on-page improvements while incorporating AI-driven SEO and GEO landscape trends
  

• Execute implement and maintain SEO and SOP best practices across digital content including metadata headers visual elements internal links alt text etc.
  

• Monitor content performance and propose optimizations based on data insights and search trends
  

• Collaborate with colleagues writers editors and others to align on content strategy publishing workflows and editorial calendars and to enhance digital storytelling across website content
  

• Perform additional digital and administrative tasks to support the Director of Digital & Social Media as needed
  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience creating and optimizing content for web platforms and for historically marginalized communities including those who are LGBTQ
  

• 3-5 years experience in digital content production SEO writing website management or similar roles
  

• Expert understanding of SEO best practices and content performance tools
  

• Strong command of grammar AP Style (or similar) and plain language principles
  

• Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress) Google docs and collaborative editing
  

• You also have:
  

• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse cultures backgrounds and perspectives
  

• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
  

• Skilled in balancing creative ideas with data-driven thinking
  

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  

• Effective time management and proactive planning from concept to execution
  

• Self-motivated ambitious and entrepreneurial in approach
  

Core Competencies:

• UX-Driven Storytelling: Develop digital content and strategies that engage historically marginalized communities including transgender non-binary and gender non-conforming folks while supporting user-experience
  

• SEO-First Thinking: Write and optimize content to improve visibility and organic reach
  

• Detail-Oriented: Catches grammar formatting and consistency issues before publishing
  

• User-Centered Content Design & Readability: Prioritize user needs and behaviors by aligning content with search intent presenting information clearly and using structured formatting to enhance skimmability and comprehension across mobile and web
  

• Tech-Savvy & Adaptive: Stay updated on digital tools trends and platforms helping improve workflows and content creation
  

• Communication & Problem-Solving: Communicate clearly with the team and help address challenges offering practical solutions where needed
  

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
  

• Prolonged periods working on a computer
  

• Communicating with others to exchange information
  

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers
  

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
  

Compensation:

$50 an hour plus benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
  

• Dental & Vision Insurance
  

• Life and AD&D Insurance
  

• Gym Reimbursement Program
  

• Wellness Rewards
  

Why TransLash

At TransLash Media we dont just tell storieswe create impact. Our award-winning journalism challenges misinformation elevates trans voices and strengthens democracy. By joining our team youll contribute to groundbreaking investigative work that informs empowers and transforms public discourse.

Heres why working with TransLash is an opportunity unlike any other:

Mission-Driven Work: Every project we undertake is rooted in a commitment to trans justice truth and democracy. Your work will directly contribute to a larger movement for equality and human rights.

Meaningful Impact: Our audience is highly politically engaged and civically minded meaning the work we produce extends far beyond storytellingit influences policy public opinion and activism.

Innovative Storytelling: We push the boundaries of journalism through documentary podcasts digital media and multimedia storytelling ensuring that critical narratives reach the widest possible audience.

Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: We believe in fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and empowered. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Complete the application and upload the documents listed below. Applications without the requested work samples or links to work samples will not be considered.

1. Resume detailing past performance and experience as it relates to this role

2. Two (2) work samples or links to two (2) work samples (ex: websites staging websites SEO-work). Remove or edit out any confidential information if needed. Use the Others attachment option on the application for the samples.

3. Cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position with TransLash Media

TransLash is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity color marital status or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation please advise in writing at the time you apply.