SEO Content Writer (Contractor)

SEO Content Writer (Contractor)

The Influence Agency is a growing marketing agency that specializes in Influencer Marketing, Community Management, Content Strategy & Development, SEO, Paid Media, Web Design & Development, and much more!

We’re looking for a creative content writer and language whizz to take on a variety of written work. This contractor will assist in facilitating our web content production cycle through writing endeavors and contribute to numerous projects.

At this time we are looking for someone based in Canada who is able to take on regular writing assignments and be a regular contributor to the agency. A minimum word count can be provided per month, offering a stable and recurring opportunity. We are not accepting international applicants at this time.

About The Influence Agency

The Influence Agency is a team of digital marketing professionals that specialize in custom Digital Marketing Campaigns. Our team is comprised of passionate, talented, creative and hard-working people that put our clients first. We know our work matters and go to work every day with a sense of purpose.

Requirements

• A meticulous eye for detail to ensure top quality written pieces for various clients.
• Able to confidently conduct research and self-fact check on a wide array of topics and industries.
• Ability to develop and write new content, including blogs and on-page copy, without fully relying on AI (capped at 20%).
• Knowledge of SEO content best practices, including the seamless integration of on-page SEO strategies.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking to bring fresh ideas to written work.
• Experience with Surfer SEO, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, WordPress, SEO tools, Asana, and/or Content Management Systems is a bonus.
• Confidently meets deadlines and communicates effectively with management.
• Must meet all predetermined deadlines.
• Must love writing!

Excellent to Have

• Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and industry best practices.
• Proofreading and editing experience.
• Copywriting experience.
• Basic design skills (Canva, Figma, or Adobe).
• Knowledge of project management tools like Asana.
• UX and microcopy writing experience.

Experience

• Experience with high-volume, high-quality writing in a fast-paced environment.

Project Details

• Opportunity to create long-form blogs and copy on various topics. The Influence Agency produces written content for many industries, including insurance, medical, mental health, marketing, home services, cannabis, and more. A successful contributor will shift their tone and style from client to client, producing top-notch work across the board.
• Conduct research and organize facts and sources to support claims. A curiosity for learning about new topics will lead to high-quality, accurate work.
• Implement on-page SEO best practices into written work, including optimizing for targeted keywords, writing for search intent, crafting clickable metas, strategic link building and anchor text placement, and more.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner through email with leadership.
• Consistently meet deadlines through meticulous organization, understanding how to prioritize work, and creating an efficient workflow.