Jonny Young
About Jonny Young
Jonny Young is a Senior SEO Specialist with over seven years of experience in leading SEO initiatives. He has held various roles in digital marketing, including positions at MVF and Startups.co.uk, and focuses on automating SEO activities and optimizing website performance.
Current Role at MVF
Jonny Young currently serves as a Senior SEO Specialist at MVF, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on automating key SEO activities to enhance efficiency and identifies technical SEO improvements to optimize website performance. His work involves planning and managing site migrations from an SEO perspective, ensuring that the websites maintain their search engine rankings during transitions.
Previous Experience at MVF
Prior to his current role, Jonny Young worked at MVF in various capacities. He served as a Product Owner from 2018 to 2021 and as a Technical SEO Manager from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at MVF spanned several years, during which he contributed to the development and execution of SEO strategies that supported the company's objectives.
Experience at Startups.co.uk
Jonny Young worked at Startups.co.uk as an SEO Manager and Digital Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2017. His role involved overseeing SEO initiatives and digital marketing strategies, contributing to the growth and visibility of the platform. He later returned to Startups.co.uk as a Product Owner, where he continued to leverage his SEO expertise.
Educational Background
Jonny Young studied at the University of Bristol, where he earned a BA (Hons) in English Literature from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Sussex Downs College, achieving an A Level in German from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed his A Levels at Lewes Old Grammar School, where he studied Mathematics, Geography, and English Literature, all achieving A grades.
Early Career and Freelance Work
Jonny Young began his career as a Press Officer for Sweet Venues Ltd during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2009. He also worked as a Freelance Feature Writer for the Nonesuch Alumni Magazine at the University of Bristol for five months in 2009. These early experiences contributed to his skills in communication and content creation.