About Search Engine Journal
What is Search Engine Journal?
Search Engine Journal (SEJ) is a leading digital marketing publication for SEO professionals, marketers, and entrepreneurs. The site's about page describes the mission directly: "In a world ruled by algorithms, we bring timely, relevant information for SEOs, marketers, and entrepreneurs to optimize and grow their businesses — and careers."
SEJ was founded in 2003 by Loren Baker — initially as a personal blog — and has grown to over 710,000+ monthly visitors. The publication is owned by Alpha Brand Media. Beyond news, SEJ runs the LAWsome Podcast-adjacent SEJ Show, webinars, e-books, and conferences, and is widely cited across the SEO industry as a primary news source for Google algorithm updates.
Where will I work?
SEJ is 100% remote and has been since 2007 — "We've been successful at making remote work since 2007. Work from wherever! And, we reimburse your internet fees." The team spans 7 time zones and 5 countries. U.S.-based employees observe 10 federal holidays plus 3 floating holidays; international team members get their regional federal holidays honoured.
What is the Search Engine Journal team like?
The team is global and intentionally distributed — a small group of named editorial and operational leaders runs the publication. Per the about page: Loren Baker (Founder and Owner), Brent Csutoras (Advisor and Owner), Katie Morton (Editor in Chief), Shelley Walsh (Managing Editor), Heather Campbell (VP of Sales & Marketing), Vahan Petrosyan (Director of Technology), Paulo Bobita (Director of Design), James Udell (Director of Sponsorship Sales), Brian Dzingai (Senior Finance Director), Matt Southern (Senior News Writer), and ~8 additional named staff across editorial, audience growth, marketing, and design.
Work-Life Balance
SEJ frames its team policies around flexibility: "Flexible work hours — No graveyard shifts! You work when is optimal for you, and your team." The PTO baseline is 2 weeks per year alongside 2 weeks paid sick leave ("to take care of yourself or a family member"), plus paid exception leave for surgery recovery, long-COVID, or significant life events on a case-by-case basis. 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave (maternity or paternity) is standard.
Perks and Benefits
Confirmed verbatim from SEJ's own careers page:
- 100% remote work environment (since 2007) — work from wherever; internet fees reimbursed
- Flexible work hours — no graveyard shifts; work when is optimal for you and your team
- 2 weeks PTO + 2 weeks paid sick leave per year
- 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave (maternity or paternity)
- Paid exception leave (case-by-case for surgery recovery, long COVID, etc.)
- 10 U.S. holidays + 3 floating holidays (US team); regional federal holidays observed for international team
- 75% of premiums covered for Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
- Health FSA + Dependent FSA
- Short term and long term disability insurance