Job Description

Are you a talented wordsmith with a passion for crafting compelling content? Join our Organic team as a Content Writer, where you'll have the opportunity to create engaging and informative pieces. Work in our Manchester office two days a week and collaborate with our Content Lead, Shona Worsman. If you're ready to bring your creativity to the table, this role is perfect for you! Apply now and let your writing skills shine.

• High-quality content writing – You will frequently be writing well-researched, creative and fully-optimised content for SEO purposes, with excellent spelling and grammar, regardless of the subject matter.
• Content strategy – You will liaise with SEO account managers to produce a blog strategy for your clients using our internal tools and other keyword research tools. 
• Feedback and editing – You’ll be working closely with our Senior Content Writers to develop your own writing and editing skills, to ultimately be able to self-edit your work to an exceptional standard.
• Collaboration and teamwork – You’ll be expected to liaise with the SEO & content teams to understand client strategies and create content in line with overarching campaign goals, this includes supporting research for User-Focused Content where applicable. 
• Organisation and self-management – With support from your manager, you will be expected to schedule your own workflow using our workflow management system, and to manage content creation for 5-7 clients on a regular basis.
• Client communications – You will be expected to confidently and professionally communicate with clients via email, over the phone, on video calls, and in person, with support from senior team members.
• Reporting – You will be required to report on content creation on a monthly basis, with the ability to explain the reasonings behind content creation as a part of an SEO strategy. 

Skills and Knowledge:

• 2 + years experience in a similar role
• Writing experience – You should have experience in writing SEO-focused content in a digital agency or freelance capacity.
• Content management – You should be comfortable with managing content for multiple clients, both large and small.
• Software – You should have experience in using GSuite and WordPress. For any other software or tools, training will be provided.
• Communication – Proactive communication, both internally and with clients, is a must. You should also be comfortable engaging with clients and discussing strategy if needed.
• Feedback and development – You will receive regular feedback on your writing, so a willingness to develop as a writer and make changes based on this feedback is vital.
• Teamwork – We are a passionate, experienced, and enthusiastic team, and need someone who is a team player and willing to help where they can to support wider department goals.
• Flexibility and adaptability – No day is the same in this role, so you must be able to adapt quickly based on the needs of our diverse client base.
• Time management – We use workflow management tools to assist in time management, but you should also be confident that your workload is manageable and that appropriate deadlines are set and met.
• Passion – You should be passionate about content writing and want to deliver the best results for your clients and their businesses, while also progressing and expanding your skills across the board.
• Basic SEO knowledge – You don’t need to be a technical expert by any means, but an understanding of basic SEO principles and keyword research is required.
• Values – You will demonstrate our Company values in your day-to-day interactions with team members and clients.
• Interpersonal skills – Clear and effective communicator. Provide feedback. Ability to actively listen to team members building trust. Resolve conflicts.