A freelance creative writer with SEO experience is needed for an aesthetic medical practice, its affiliated medical products - device company, and all its web platforms.
South Bay Beach City office location (Manhattan Beach). The candidate must be good at crafting crisp, easy-to-digest, and engaging medical-themed articles/messaging on the fly. The candidate should also be very experienced with current SEO and SEM best practices. The Content Writer's responsibilities include conducting thorough research on industry-related topics, generating ideas for new content types, and proofreading articles before publication. If you’re familiar with producing online content and have an eye for detail, we’d like to meet you.
Feel free to share samples of your work or portfolio of your published articles, along with your application. Ultimately, you’ll deliver quality writing pieces that appeal to our audiences, attract customers and boost brand awareness.
Must be skilled in search engine performance auditing and analysis and able to leverage data to influence future SEO and SEM strategies. Should have expert-level skills in creating and editing graphics with Photoshop, Adobe Pro, and video editing software. Experience in podcasting is an advantage.
The ideal candidate is a team player with proven leadership skills, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a rapid-paced environment. Expert-level knowledge of WordPress is required. The candidate must also have expertise in building social media followings and influences. The candidate would be writing multiple copies per weekday.
PAYMENT TERMS: For this freelance remote work, payment is on a per word count basis for each copy that have been approved and posted on its destination platform (websites, social media, brochures, pamphlets etc).
Responsibilities
- Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews, and studies)
- Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services
- Prepare well-structured drafts using Content Management Systems
- Proofread and edit blog posts before publication
- Submit work to editors for input and approval
- Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles
- Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
- Promote content on social media
- Identify customers’ needs and gaps in our content and recommend new topics
- Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone)
- Pitch stories to reporters and secure newsworthy exposure for the brand
- Update website content as needed
Skills
- Proven work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, Publicist, or similar role
- Portfolio of published articles
- Graphics (Photoshop adobe illustrator etc)
- 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, Public Relations, Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field
Must be physically located in the greater Los Angeles area or Long Beach area to qualify.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Copywriting: 1 year (Required)
- SEO: 1 year (Preferred)
- WordPress: 1 year (Required)
- Social media marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Public relations: 1 year (Preferred)
- AP style: 1 year (Preferred)
- Photo editing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Affiliate marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Google Ads: 1 year (Preferred)
- Google Analytics: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote