Freelance Content Writer Job at Siege Media, Chicago, IL

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  • Siege Media
  • Chicago, IL

Job 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. Interested in working with the Siege team? 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.

Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble !

Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients
  • 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
  • Periodically perform outreach to journalists/bloggers
  • Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press
  • Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters, and web editors
  • 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

Required Skills

  • 2-3 years of experience as a content writer (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs)
  • E xtensive 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

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

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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