Jai-Leen James is an experienced SEO Analyst embedded within the CNN Politics team since February 2023, collaborating with editorial teams to enhance audience growth and engagement through SEO strategies. Prior to this role, Jai-Leen served as an SEO Editor at The Washington Post, focusing on audience analysis within the Sports section. Previous positions include Lead Producer for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, Digital Producer for Asbury Park Press, and various reporting and production roles in sports broadcasting. Jai-Leen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Towson University and a Master of Science in Digital Marketing Communications from West Virginia University.