Content Writer

Description:

The chosen candidate will support the growth of the community through the production of high-quality and original content, including blog posts, articles, web copy and social media updates. Working closely with the SEO Manager, you will play a key role in helping develop content strategies for our brands, and you will be required to develop close working relationships with all internal stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role requiring an attention to detail and an understanding of brand voice and tone. You will be required to align your output with our SEO strategy to produce optimised, keyword orientated content that reflects Google’s E-E-A-T recommendations. This position necessitates a strong sense of autonomy, as you will be accountable for meeting deadlines, efficiently managing your workload, and working within a collaborative team environment.

Part of the role will involve working closely with the wider marketing team to identify gaps in content and flag issues with existing content.

You will report directly to the SEO Manager.

The chosen candidate will have the following:

• At least one year’s experience in a copywriting role
• Excellent English writing skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to proof-read own and others’ work
• Proactive and resourceful with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capacity to prioritise and work on multiple projects
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

The following criteria are desirable but not essential:

• Experience of Asana and web CMS platforms (Umbraco, WordPress)
• A university degree, ideally in a related field
• Understanding of SEO best practice
• Experience in an agency environment
• A portfolio of published writing