Freelance Content Writer

Role Description

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Content Writer to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.

Responsibilities:

• Write comprehensive articles on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides.
• Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates organic links.
• Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates.
• Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a content writer (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs).
• Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance, and/or tech industries.
• Experience writing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content.
• Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web.

Suggested Skills

• 4-year university degree.
• Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices.

Application Process

Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:

• Your resume.
• A short introduction/cover letter.
• A link to your portfolio with at least 3 writing samples that show diversity in complexity within specific verticals.