Contract Web Copywriter

Company Overview:

Our success lies at the powerful intersection of people and technology. Bringing innovative training and education solutions to more than 2 million customers a year, Certus enables lifelong learners at every level — from trusted industry brands, such as Amazon, Siemens, Geico and Chick-fil-A, to individual learners seeking to enter, sustain or advance their careers. Our people come with a get-it-done spirit and a desire to impact a rapidly growing industry. Certus is committed to continuously evolving to ensure a culture where employees can be themselves, do their best work, and thrive, both professionally and personally. We choose to be a remote workforce so we can hire top talent regardless of location — all while empowering employees to work from wherever they choose. Innovative, brave, kind and diverse are defining traits of our team. Our talent is positioned in numerous roles, with opportunity for internal mobility, such as software engineers, instructional designers, creative writers, consultative sales professionals, innovative marketers and more.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SEO copywriter to join our team on a three-month contract. As a Contract Web Copywriter for Certus, you will work with our Product Marketing, SEO, and Design teams to plan, conceptualize and write SEO-optimized articles and marketing content for various online brands.

Your writing will drive eCommerce results in support of our company’s goals and will be iterated and improved upon via regular SEO testing. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional writing skills, a strong understanding of SEO best practices and the ability to maintain a clear and consistent brand voice.

Please note that this is a contract position for three (3) months with the possibility of an extension. It is expected to work 40 hours a week ad is fully remote. The hourly rate is $40 - $45/hour. 

Responsibilities:

• Write compelling marketing copy for websites and other digital marketing mediums, including SEO-optimized articles, blogs, product descriptions, FAQs and landing pages
• Follow detailed SEO briefs and optimize your content to rank for target keywords
• Revise and edit your copy as needed, incorporating feedback from the editor and SEO team
• Adapt your writing style to appeal to target audiences across multiple industries and topics
• Write compelling marketing copy that motivates course sales
• Maintain a clear and consistent brand voice, adhering to AP Style and brand-specific style guides