Content and Blog Writer

We are looking for a Blog Writer to create engaging and original content with new blog posts, guides, and marketing copy for our client’s websites. The primary role of this position is to plan, write, and edit content to support the marketing team and our client’s various marketing campaigns. Posts are to include both verbiage and images. The content should be search engine optimized and SEO relevant.

Blog Writer responsibilities include conducting thorough research on industry-related topics, generating ideas for new content types and proofreading articles before publication. Responsibilities also include posting and search engine optimization of all content.

If you’re familiar with producing online content and have an eye for detail, we’d like to meet you. Please include samples of your work or portfolio of your published articles, along with your application. Send it to ---------- Responsibilities:

The main duties of an SEO content writer include:
Plan, write and proofread engaging blogs and articles that tie into the overall content strategy of the marketing team.
Researching industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews, and studies); including keyword research, use of SEO guidelines, and rank analysis.
Ensure each blog post is original and unique and free of copyright infringement.
Writing a clear marketing copy to promote our client’s products/services
Writing search engine optimized copy
Optimizing current copy on a client's website (page titles, Meta descriptions, h1s, alts, anchor text, etc.)
Proofreading and editing blog posts before publication
Identify customers’ needs and gaps in our content and recommend new topics
Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone)

Required Skills:

The main skills that an SEO content writer should possess include:
Proven work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter or similar role
Portfolio of published articles
Experience doing research using multiple sources
Familiarity with web publications
Excellent writing and editing skills in English
Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
Ability to meet deadlines
BSc in Marketing, English, Journalism or related field
High verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of SEO and how it applies to content marketing
Basic knowledge of HTML
Knowledge of analytics tools like Google and Bing ---------- pensation:

Compensation will be on a per blog post basis. Please be prepared to give pricing for both 600 words and 1800 word blog posts, including uploading content (including images) and search engine optimization.