SEO Content Writer
Posted 1 week ago by 1762860750
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The SEO Content Writer will join the TaxAct content team on a temporary 6-month basis, focusing on producing and optimizing content in response to upcoming tax law changes. This role requires a detail-oriented individual skilled in writing, editing, and SEO practices to ensure content is accurate and search-optimized. The candidate will be responsible for updating existing blog posts and creating new content targeting taxpayer questions. A background in financial topics is beneficial but not essential, as curiosity and precision are prioritized.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and optimize existing blog posts for accuracy, clarity, and SEO performance, ensuring all content reflects the latest information.
- Write 2-3 new long-form blog posts per week (1,200-1,500 words each) based on SEO briefs, targeting high-value taxpayer questions and seasonal topics.
- Implement SEO best practices, including keyword optimization, internal linking, metadata creation, and content structure updates within WordPress.
- Collaborate with internal SMEs and the SEO Manager to ensure all content is compliant, factual, and aligned with TaxAct's brand voice.
- Use content optimization tools like Clearscope or MarketMuse to analyze keyword opportunities and improve content quality scores.
- Maintain a rapid publishing cadence, turning around assignments within 3-4 days when needed to capture trending search demand.
- Proofread and QA content for grammar, style, and factual accuracy before publishing.
- Coordinate with web operations and analytics teams for performance tracking and technical SEO checks.
Key Skills:
- Experience writing and editing for web, ideally in a content marketing or SEO role.
- Proficiency with WordPress CMS (creating, formatting, and publishing content).
- Familiarity with SEO principles, including keyword research, metadata, and on-page optimization.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to fact-check and follow brand style guides.
- Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role
We re seeking a highly detail-oriented SEO Content Writer to join the TaxAct content team on a 6-month temporary basis. This role supports an increased production schedule surrounding upcoming tax law changes and high-demand content initiatives. You ll help us keep content fresh, accurate, and search-optimized across our blog and related platforms.
The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and editor with experience in WordPress, SEO content optimization tools like Clearscope, and a strong eye for accuracy and clarity. A background in financial or tax topics is helpful but not required curiosity and precision matter most.
Key Responsibilities
- Update and optimize existing blog posts for accuracy, clarity, and SEO performance, ensuring all content reflects the latest information.
- Write 2 3 new long-form blog posts per week (1,200 1,500 words each) based on SEO briefs, targeting high-value taxpayer questions and seasonal topics.
- Implement SEO best practices including keyword optimization, internal linking, metadata creation, and content structure updates within WordPress.
- Collaborate with internal SMEs and the SEO Manager to ensure all content is compliant, factual, and aligned with TaxAct s brand voice.
- Use content optimization tools like Clearscope or MarketMuse to analyze keyword opportunities and improve content quality scores.
- Maintain a rapid publishing cadence, turning around assignments within 3 4 days when needed to capture trending search demand.
- Proofread and QA content for grammar, style, and factual accuracy before publishing.
- Coordinate with web operations and analytics teams for performance tracking and technical SEO checks.
Required:
- Experience writing and editing for web, ideally in a content marketing or SEO role.
- Proficiency with WordPress CMS (creating, formatting, and publishing content).
- Familiarity with SEO principles, including keyword research, metadata, and on-page optimization.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to fact-check and follow brand style guides.
- Excellent written communication and organizational skills.