Company Description
A1 SEO is a fast-growing search engine optimisation agency based in Glasgow. We are passionate about no-nonsense SEO campaigns that deliver a robust and long-lasting return on investment.
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced SEO content writer who is passionate about creating high-quality, optimised content.
You will focus on writing new copy and optimising existing copy for clients in a wide range of industries — giving you days filled with variety and opportunities to learn and grow continuously.
This is a full-time role, and you will be expected to work 40 hours a week. This role offers an exciting chance to join a rapidly growing company with fantastic career prospects and training opportunities if you have the drive.
This is a remote position based in South Africa, working for a company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Please note we are not offering relocation opportunities or visa sponsorship.
Essential Requirements
- Fluent English speaker
- Exceptional writing skills. You will need to provide a portfolio with written content that showcases your skills and experience
- Reliable research & fact-checking skills
- At least 2 years of professional writing experience
- A passion for search engine optimisation (SEO)
- An understanding of eCommerce content
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to interpret and follow briefs to a T
- Strong & Reliable WiFi connection
- Ability to work under pressure
- Receptive to feedback
- Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Produce engaging long-form content optimised for SEO and UX. These are mostly eCommerce category & product pages.
- Research and plan each content piece. You will be given a Surfer SEO brief and Client Specific Guidelines that highlight important information, but you will be responsible for researching each topic and planning the structure & creative direction of each page.
- Manage your workflow within Notion and communicate clearly with other members of the team to ensure any issues are resolved, and content is completed on time.
- Continuously improve your knowledge of SEO content and understanding of each client’s industry and target audience to ensure copy meets best practices & client expectations.
- Work with the editing team to create work that meets the highest quality standards.
Logistics
- R15k (1-year experience)–R18k (3 years experience) monthly salary
- Fully remote role, based anywhere in South Africa
- Permanent/ 40 hours per week
- 3-month probation period
- You will work as part of the Content Team and report to the SEO Content Team Lead
- Weekly content team meetings & Monthly full-team meetings
- Monthly 1-1 meetings with the Content Team Lead
Benefits
- A friendly, passionate team
- Regular bonuses
- Regular training provided to help you improve your writing skills
- Be part of a growing company
- Aggressive progression opportunities available
- Commitment to personal development (1-2-1 mentoring sessions and access to our Udemy account)
- 20 days paid annual leave
Is this role for you?
This is a fast-paced role that requires you to have an agile mindset, be resourceful, and have an independent approach to problem-solving. You will have a team lead who can offer support and guidance, but ultimately, we are looking for someone who doesn’t require hand-holding and can be trusted to complete tasks correctly and according to best SEO practices without being micromanaged.
We need someone who can work as part of a team but who is also able to work independently and use their critical thinking skills to solve problems and find new opportunities to improve content without having to be asked. You need to be resourceful in your ability to find information and apply what you know correctly and in a way that makes the most sense for each client or task you work on.
It also goes without saying that you HAVE to be interested in SEO if you want to enjoy and excel in this role. You will need to be versatile in your ability to write about various (sometimes mundane) topics convincingly.
Whatever you are working on — whether long-form content or metadata — you will need to have the drive to constantly produce high-quality work that meets A1’s quality standards and client expectations.
This role is NOT for you if you:
- Don’t really care about SEO
- Don’t like working in a fast-paced environment
- Struggle with self-motivation
- Can’t use critical thinking to solve problems
- Require constant validation and supervision
- Can’t manage your time efficiently
- Take feedback personally
- Can’t communicate your needs clearly
Application Process
- Successful candidates demonstrating previous experience will be shortlisted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-recorded, 5-minute video interview exploring a range of soft and hard skills.
- Those who pass the video interview stage will be invited to complete a written competency test to demonstrate their skills and SEO knowledge.
- Those who pass the written competency test will be invited to a final interview with the Content Team Lead to ask any questions they may have about the role before an offer is made.
Notes
We would love to respond to each applicant individually, and we understand how frustrating it is not to hear back from a job you applied for. However, we typically receive thousands of applicants for our job adverts. As such, it is impossible for us to reply to every single applicant.
